Hazard Communication Program

1. Hazard Communication Program OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 Right To Know Law 1983 – Manufacturing 1987 – Healthcare GHS – Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - 2012

2. 5 Requirements of the Standard 1.Written Program 2. MSDS or SDS 3. Labeling 4. Inventory 5. Training

4. Hazard Communication Program • A blueprint for the 5 requirements • Readily accessible on the Employee Portal : • Choose Tools → Policies & Procedures → Search for Hazard Communication Program

5. Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) • Transition to SDS – Safety Data Sheets (required by GHS) began in 2012 • Technical bulletins that provide detailed information about the product • Accessible by using the Employee Portal on your computer • Some departments maintain hard copies • The next slide shows you how to access MSDSonline®and how to handle a chemicalspill

9. Labelingas required by the GHS • Product Identifier • Manufacturer Contact Information • Hazard Pictograms • Signal Word (Danger or Warning) • Hazard Statements • Precautionary Statements • The next slide is an example of an old label and the new GHS label

10. Old Label GHS Label

11. Hazardous Material Inventory • The list is maintained by the HazMat Committee Coordinator • Each department/area is responsible for maintaining their own list • The list is verified by the environmental tour process • Missing chemicals/products are to be reported to the HazMat Committee Coordinator

12. Hazcom Training • Starts at orientation • Continues at the department level and is ongoing as needed

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