1. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard What is Changing? Uniform classification of hazards –Global Harmonization System New Label requirements –Pictograms are new Safety Data Sheets

2. Hazard Communication New Label Formats Establishes New Manufacturer Requirements –Pictograms are a new requirement –Labels will include more information Maintains employer flexibility for Workplace Containers –Some exceptions apply –Existing communication formats may be used such as: »NFPA 704 »Hazard Rating and the Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) »Company specific-format

3. Hazard Communication

4. Workplace Containers Option 1 (same label as manufacturer) Product identifier; Signal word; Hazard statement(s); Pictogram(s); Precautionary statement(s); Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. Option 2 Product identifier Words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals. Specific information on chemical hazards must be immediately available (Safety Data Sheets). Label messages/symbols can’t conflict with new standard –Using a symbol that conflicts with a pictogram. –No conflicting Hazard Warnings

5. Hazard Communication Material Safety Data Sheet Changes Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Creates a uniform format for all SDS –16 sections –Same process for determining hazards –No Longer called Material Safety Data Sheets

6. Hazard Communication Effective Dates