1. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
Your Right to Know and to Understand

2. Five Stages of the Program
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Labeling and Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List (CIL)

3. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
Safety Data Sheets

4. Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets
Identification
Hazard(s) Identification
Information on Ingredients
First Aid Measures
Fire-Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Information
Handling & Storage
Exposure Controls/PPE
Physical & Chemical Properties
Stability & Reactivity
Toxicological & Health Effects
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other Information

5. Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights
1. Your employer must have an SDS for every hazardous substance you use as part of your job.

6. Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights
2. These SDSs must be available to you the entire time you are in the workplace.

7. Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights
3. If you request to see a copy of an SDS for a product you use, and your employer cannot provide it after one working day, you may refuse to use that product or work in an area where it is being used.

8. Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights
4. If you request your own personal copy of an SDS, your employer has 15 days to provide it.

9. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
Labeling and Marking Systems

10. Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
HMLS Labels
Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage System

11. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Color coded, numerical rating system
Will be located near main entrances, fire alarm panels, or on outside entrance doors
Provide at-a-glance hazard information

12. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Special hazard information

13. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
4= Deadly Hazard
3= Severe Hazard
2= Moderate Hazard
1= Slight Hazard
0= No Hazard

14. Labeling and Marking Systems HMLS Labels
Designed to go on individual containers of products that don’t have the manufacturer’s labels
Same color code/numerical rating system as the NFPA diamonds

15. Labeling and Marking Systems HMLS Labels
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Personal Protective Equipment or special protection information
Numerical Rating of 0-4

16. Labeling and Marking Systems HMLS Labels
You should never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in your workplace!

17. Labeling and Marking Systems Uniform Laboratory Signage
Located on laboratory and chemical storage area doors
Pictographs depict worst hazards present in lab or area

18. Labeling and Marking Systems Uniform Laboratory Signage
Always check with the appropriate personnel (lab manager, chemical hygiene officer, etc.) before performing work or maintenance in a laboratory!

19. Labeling and Marking Systems Manufacturer Requirements
Pictogram
Signal Word
Hazard & Precautions
Product Identifier
Supplier Information

20. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
Employee Training

21. Hazard Communication Employee Training
Training is required:
Within the first 30 days of employment
Whenever new hazards are introduced
Annually

22. Hazard Communication Employee Training
The training must cover:
Requirements of regulations
Location and availability of SDSs
Hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
Method to detect release
Physical and health hazards
Measures for personal protection
Details and location of the written plan

23. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
The Written Plan

24. Hazard Communication The Written Plan
You have a right to possess your own copy of OSU’s written hazard communications plan, which is OSU Policy #

25. Hazard Communication The Written Plan
It is available from EHS ( )
or online at:

26. Hazard Communication The Written Plan
Chemical Inventory Lists (CILs) will also be required from your department.

27. Hazard Communication The Written Plan
If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to your supervisor who will complete an “Employee Exposure Report Form”

28. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List

29. Hazard Communication Chemical Inventory List
Federal law requires an inventory of all chemicals on the OSU campus, and that it be updated at least annually.

30. Hazard Communication Chemical Inventory List
This list is used to determine correct signage for rooms and buildings, and is made available to the fire department for their use during emergencies.

31. Hazard Communication Chemical Inventory List
OSU uses the online chemical inventory program “Chemical Safety Assistant.”
Contact the EHS Department to gain access.

32. Hazard Communication Chemical Inventory List
The online inventory must have the following information:

33. Hazard Communication Chemical Inventory List
Required
Building/Room/Location of the chemical Name of the chemical Physical State of the chemical Number and size of the container(s)
Additional Information CAS number Type of container Manufacturer Date of receipt, date opened, expiration date Location of SDS Contact information & Comments

34. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communication
BE SAFE,
NOT SORRY!