osha has revised 30 cfr 1910.12 00 hazard communication standard

Haz Com Standard

OSHA Has Revised 30 CFR 1910.12 00 Hazard Communication Standard

Modified HazCom Standard OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard new labeling standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The Hazard Communication Standard of 1983 gave the workers the Right to Know

The new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the Right to UnderstandBy providing a single, harmonized system to classify chemicals, labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with the primary benefit of increasing the quality and consistency of information provided to workers, employers and chemical users*

Compliance to GHS To help companies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over several years Effective, in part, on June 26, 2012, with a built-in transition periodEmployee awareness training by December 1, 2013 and Fully implementation date of June 1, 2016

5Purpose of OSHAs Hazard Communication StandardHazard CommunicationProgramContainer Labeling SafetyData SheetSDSProgramLabelTo ensure that employers and employees know about chemical hazards and how to protect themselves. 529 CFR 1910.1200

The Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard establishes uniform requirements to make sure that the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced, or used in U.S. workplaces are evaluated, and that this hazard information is transmitted to affected employers and exposed employees.

The HazCom standard is different from other OSHA health rules because it covers all hazardous chemicals. The rule also incorporates a downstream flow of information, which means that producers of chemicals have the primary responsibility for generating and disseminating information, whereas users of chemicals must obtain the information and transmit it to their employees.6Why is a written program required?Program is specific to your company.Ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employeesUpdate hazard communication program as necessary by June 1, 2016

(f) "Labels and other forms of warning."(g) " safety data sheets."(h) "Employee information and training." HazCom Program61910.1200(e)GHS Container Labeling A system for standardizing chemical classification and labeling for world-wide implementation

Labels: Signal words (Danger/Warning) Hazard statements Precautionary statements Pictograms (9)

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8PPT-016-04 36GHS classification ratings order of severity differ from NFPA and HMIS:

Hazardous Material Information System

HMIS/NFPA 0 = Least Hazardous 4 = Most Hazardous

GHS 5 = Least Hazardous 1 = Most Hazardous

Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets

Material Safety Data Sheets= Safety Data SheetsSafety Data Sheet FormatNew safety data sheets will be organized using a specified order of informationThe required information will appear in the same sections of an SDS regardless of the supplierThere are 16 sections12Required Training by December 1, 2013 Specifically, OSHA has stated:Employers shall train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheet format by December 1, 2013The training is to ensure that employees understand the new label and SDS approach13The table below summarizes the phase-in dates required under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS):Effective Completion DateRequirement(s)Responsible PartyDecember 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format..Employers June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015Compliance with all provisions of this final rule. Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employersJune 1, 2016Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards..Employers Transition Period to the effective completion dates noted aboveMay comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (the final standard), or the current standard, or bothChemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers.1415SummaryOSHAs Hazard Communication Standard is based on a simple concept - that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they come in contact with. Employees also need to know what protective measures are availableThe new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the Right to Understand by providing quality and consistent information. 15See www.osha.gov for more information on hazard communication, including the following publications:

Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance OSHA 3111(This is the same information that is contained in Appendix E to 1910.1200 and is also available in Spanish.)

Chemical Hazard Communication OSHA 3084(This is also available in Spanish.)References:OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (g) and Appendix D.United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)US Department of Laborwww.osha.gov