2. 1 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry OTI 501 LABEL MSDS HCP

3. 2 General Industry Hazard Communication._____________________________________ 29 CFR 1910.1200

4. 3 4 Violations Cited - FY 2000  (e)(1)  (h)  (h)(1)  (g)(1)  (f)(5)(i) – Written HCP – Employee Training – Material Safety Data Sheets – Labeling

5. 4 CPL 2-2.38D  March 30, 1998  Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard CPL 2-2.38D 3/30/98

6. 5 CONTENTS  (a) Purpose  (b) Scope and application  (c) Definitions  (d) Hazard determination  (e) Written program  (f) Labeling  (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

7. 6 CONTENTS  (h) Training  (i) Trade secrets  Appendix A - Health Hazard Definitions  Appendix B - Hazard Determination  Appendix C - Information Sources  Appendix D -“Trade Secret”  Appendix E - Guidelines for Employers

8. 7 (a) Purpose  To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U.S. are evaluated  Hazards transmitted to äemployers äemployees

9. 8 (b) Scope and Application  Applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace –employee may be exposed –actual or potential exposure –consumer products –laboratory coverage –sealed containers

10. 9 Who’s Covered  Chemical manufactures  Importers and distributors  Employers that use chemicals  use  means to package, handle, react, or transfer.

11. 10 (c) Definitions  Chemical - any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and/or compounds  Hazardous chemical - any chemical which is a physical or health hazard ?

12. 11 Basic Program Elements  (d) Hazard Determination  (e) Written Program  (f) Labeling  (g) MSDSs  (h) Employee Training HCP

13. 12 (d) Hazard Determination  Required for –chemical manufacturers –importers  Procedures must be –written –available upon request (5 working days) –Appendix C - Information Sources

14. 13 (d) Hazard Determination  Accuracy and adequacy of information on labels and MSDSs  Do not have to address each chemical listed individually  Must include –physical hazards –health hazards

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18. 17 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  Required for all employers and multi-employer worksites –when potential for exposure exists for employees for employers  Review prior to implementation HCP

19. 18  (f) Labeling  (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)  (h) Training  List of hazardous chemicals  Non-routine tasks  Multi-employer worksites (e) Written Hazard Communication Program HCP

20. 19 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  Labeling –designated person in-plant containers shipped containers –description of labeling system –written alternatives to labeling of in-plant containers –Procedures to review HCP

21. 20 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  MSDSs –designated person to obtain MSDSs –maintenance of MSDSs notebooks, electronic, back-up system, access –procedures to follow to obtain MSDSs –procedures for updating MSDS chemical manufacturers and importers HCP

22. 21 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  Training –designated person –when to train –who to train –hazards introduced by other employers HCP

23. 22 (e) Written Hazard Communication Program  Other topics –list of hazardous chemicals –non-routine tasks –unlabeled pipes –multi-employer worksites MSDS access –availability of written program

24. 23 (f) Labeling  Must include –identity of the hazardous chemical –hazard warning physical and/or health –name and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party if shipped LABEL

25. 24  Labeling Exception: –Portable Containers Portable containers which are intended on for immediate use by the employee who performs the transfer of hazardous chemical from a labeled container are EXEMPT from labeling requirements. (f) Labeling LABEL

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27. 26 (f) Labeling  Minimally labels must include –identity of the hazardous chemical –hazard warning –name and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party LABEL

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29. 28 (f) Labeling  Stationary containers –identity of the hazardous chemical –hazard warning physical and/or health LABEL

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32. 31 (f) Labeling  Legible  Prominently displayed  English –additional languages  Cross referenced with –MSDS –hazardous chemical inventory list LABEL

33. 32 (f) Labeling  Alternate labeling  Effectiveness –Appendix A (effective labeling) –hazardous effects target organs  Evaluate in-plant labeling systems –training –MSDS procedures LABEL

34. 33 (g) Material Safety Data Sheets  Chemical manufacturers and importers –develop or obtain MSDSs –Review a representative number Appendixes C and D MSDS

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36. 35 (g) Material Safety Data Sheets  MSDSs or each hazardous chemical  Are each of the 12 elements addressed?  Are all sections completed?  Missing MSDSs/labels  Multi-employer worksites  Referral procedures MSDS

37. 36 Material Safety Data Sheets + Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642-4900 äMaterial Safety Data Sheets (1993) ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A $ 24.00 + S&H äPreparation of MSDSs (1993) Z 400.1 $ 75.00 + S&H MSDS

38. 37 (h) Training  Required for all employees –exposed to hazardous chemicals –potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals  Substance specific training requirements take precedence

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40. 39 (h) Training  Review training program with management  Provided –for new employees –upon initial assignment  Frequency  Training records  Contract training

41. 40 Things all employees should know about their HCP  Labeling requirements  Type of labeling system  Location(s) or operation(s) utilizing hazardous chemicals

42. 41  Physical and health hazards of chemicals  Methods/observations used to detect presence or release Things all employees should know about their HCP

43. 42  What’s in the drum or bag?  What is the safest way to handle the material?  What if it spills, leaks, or ignites? Things all employees should know about their HCP

44. 43  Protective measures  Location of the written HCP  Name of designated hazard communication coordinator  Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy Things all employees should know about their HCP

45. 44 (i) Trade Secrets  Emergencies  Non-emergencies –written request –exposure levels MSDS CONFIDENTIAL

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47. 46 Exempt  Hazardous waste  Consumer products  Articles –tables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape, etc.

48. 47 Exempt  Wood and wood products –not wood dust –not with chemical additives  PNOR –particulates not otherwise regulated

49. 48 Checklist for Compliance  Obtain a copy of the rule.  Read and understood the requirements.  Assigned responsibility for tasks.  Prepared an inventory of chemicals.

50. 49 Checklist for Compliance  Ensured containers are labeled.  Obtained MSDS for each chemical.  Prepared written program.  Made MSDSs available to workers.

51. 50 Checklist for Compliance  Conduct training of workers.  Established procedures to maintain current program.  Established procedures to evaluate effectiveness.