1. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

2. Violations Cited - FY 99 + (e)(1) + (h) + (h)(1) + (f)(5)(I) + (g)(1) Ù Written HCP Ù Employee Training Ù Labeling Ù Material Safety Data Sheets

3. CPL 2-2.38D v March 30, 1998 v Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard

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

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

6. (a) Purpose * To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U.S. are evaluated * Hazards transmitted to ä employers ä employees

7. (b) Scope and Application v Applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace áemployee may be exposed áactual or potential exposure áconsumer products álaboratory coverage u sealed containers

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

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

10. Basic Program Elements + (d) Hazard Determination + (e) Written Program + (f) Labeling + (g) MSDSs + (h) Employee Training + hazardous chemical inventory

11. (d) Hazard Determination v Required for áchemical manufacturers áimporters v Procedures must be áwritten áavailable upon request (5 working days) áAppendix C - Information Sources

12. (d) Hazard Determination v Accuracy and adequacy of information on labels and MSDSs v Do not have to address each chemical listed individually v Must include áphysical hazards áhealth hazards

13. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Required for all employers and multi-employer worksites áwhen potential for exposure exists u for employees u for employers v Review prior to implementation

14. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Labeling ádesignated person u in-plant containers u shipped containers ádescription of labeling system áwritten alternatives to labeling of in- plant containers áProcedures to review

15. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program v MSDSs ádesignated person to obtain MSDSs ámaintenance of MSDSs u notebooks, electronic, back-up system, access áprocedures to follow to obtain MSDSs áprocedures for updating MSDS u chemical manufacturers and importers

16. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Training ádesignated person áwhen to train áwho to train áhazards introduced by other employers

17. (e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Other topics álist of hazardous chemicals ánon-routine tasks áunlabeled pipes ámulti-employer worksites u MSDS access áavailability of written program

18. (f) Labels v Must include áidentity of the hazardous chemical áhazard warning u target organ effects áname and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party u if shipped

19. (f) Labels v Legible v Prominently displayed v English áadditional languages v Cross referenced with áMSDSs áhazardous chemical inventory list

20. (f) Labels v Alternate labeling v Effectiveness áAppendix A (effective labeling) áhazardous effects u target organs v Evaluate in-plant labeling systems átraining áMSDS procedures

21. (g) Material Safety Data Sheets v Chemical manufacturers and importers ádevelop or obtain MSDSs áReview a representative number u Appendixes C and D

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

23. Material Safety Data Sheets + Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642-4900 ä Material Safety Data Sheets (1993) u ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A u $ 24.00 + S&H ä Preparation of MSDSs (1993) u Z 400.1 u $ 75.00 + S&H

24. (h) Training v Required for all employees áexposed to hazardous chemicals ápotential for exposure to hazardous chemicals v Substance specific training requirements take precedence

25. (h) Training v Review training program with management v Provided áfor new employees áupon initial assignment v Employee interviews v Training records v Contract training

26. Things all employees should know about their HCP: + Location of the written HCP + Name of designated hazcom coordinator + Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy

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

28. + Physical and health hazards of chemicals + Protective measures + Methods/observations used to detect presence or release Things all employees should know about their HCP:

29. (i) Trade Secrets v Evaluating MSDSs and hazard determination v Emergencies v Non-emergencies

30. Exempt v Hazardous waste v Consumer products v Articles átables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape, etc.

31. Exempt v Wood and wood products ánot wood dust ánot with chemical additives v PNOR áparticulates not otherwise regulated

32. February 9, 1994 Changes: + Definitions: ä Mobile worksites ä Multi-employer worksites u informing other employers of the hazards u making MSDSs available u informing other employers of labeling system

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

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

35.  Conducted training of workers.  Established procedures to maintain current program.  Established procedures to evaluate effectiveness. Checklist for Compliance