HAZCOM

Hazardous Communication

29 CFR 1910.1200

“Right To Know”

Purpose

The purpose of the Hazard

Communication Standard (HCS) is to

ensure that the hazards of all chemicals

produced or imported are evaluated and

their hazards communicated to

employees.

Fiscal 2005 Penalties

HAZCOM is OSHA’s second most cited

standard.

7,267 citations written $1.4 million in fines

Primary Fines

No MSDS for product No written Hazcom program Lack of training Labeling

2004 Most Cited Violations

1. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451)

2. Hazard communication standard, general industry (29 CFR 1910.1200)

3. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501)

4. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147)

5. Respiratory protection, general industry (29 CFR 1910.134)

6. Machines, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.212)

7. Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry (29 CFR 1910.305)

8. Powered industrial trucks, general industry (29 CFR 1910.178)

9. Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303)

10. Mechanical power-transmission apparatus, general industry (29 CFR 1910.219)

Basics of a HAZCOM Program

Inventory all chemicals in the facility Keep a list of all hazardous chemicals Have a written HAZCOM program Ensure all containers are labeled Keep MSDS current Train your employees Allow access to your HAZCOM

information to your associates

Labels

NFPA – National Fire Protection

Association

HMIS – Hazardous Material

Identification System

NFPA and HMIS Labels

PHYSICAL HAZARD

NFPA labels were designed by the fire

fighters to aid emergency services to

determine the extent of a chemical

hazard.

HMIS labels were designed by the

National Paint & Coatings Association

(NPCA) to help employers comply with

OSHA’s 1910.1200 standard.

NFPASpecial Symbols:

OXY = oxidizer ACID = acidALK = alkali COR = corrosiveW = keep away from water

PHYSICAL HAZARD

Original HMIS Label

HMIS III Label

HMIS PPE symbols:

A = Safety glasses

B = Safety glasses, gloves

C = Safety glasses, gloves, chemical apron

D = Face shield, gloves, chemical apron

E = Safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator

F = safety glasses, gloves, chemical apron, dust respirator

G = Safety glasses, gloves, vapor respirator

H = Splash goggles, gloves, chemical apron, vapor respirator

I = Safety glasses, gloves, dust and vapor respirator

J = Splash goggles, gloves, chemical apron, dust and vapor respirator

K = Air line hood or mask, gloves, full chemical suit, boots

X = Ask Supervisor

Note: before using any respirator contact EH&S for assistance.

NFPA v’s HMIS Labels

Which labeling system is right for you?

This is up to you. Which system fits your

operation best. Highly recommended that

you pick one and use only one due to the

confusion that may arise in the

differences in wording.

WHMIS

The Workplace Hazardous Materials

Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's

hazard communication standard.

Are there different types of WHMIS labels?

Yes.

A WHMIS label can be a mark, sign, stamp, sticker, seal , ticket, tag or wrapper. It can be attached, imprinted, stenciled or embossed on the controlled product or its container.

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets

What Is A Hazardous Chemical?

Hazardous Chemical:

Defined by OSHA as any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard.

MSDS Structure

In 1984 OSHA established a voluntary

format for MSDS containing 8 sections.

There could be up to 16 sections.

MSDS Structure Manufactures Name Hazardous Ingredients Physical/Chemical Characteristics Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Reactivity Data Health Hazard Data Precautions For Safe Handling Control Measures

MSDS Structure

OSHA specifies the information to be included on an MSDS, but does not prescribe the precise format for an MSDS.

The MSDS must be in English but you may have other languages as well.

Training Requirements

Associates must be informed of the

following:

The requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200

Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present

The location and availability of the written hazardous communication program including the location of MSDS in your facility.

Associates training shall include at least:

Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area

The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area

The measures associates can take to protect themselves from hazards including procedures the employer has implemented to protect associates from exposure

The details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer including an explanation of the labeling system and MSDS and how they can obtain and use hazard information

Off-Site Access

MSDS may be kept at the primary work place. The MSDS information must be immediately obtainable for off-site associates.

MSDS

Some have NFPA hazard info, some have HMIS info some have both, some have none.

Important that you understand both.

MSDS Retention

29 CFR 1910.1020 Access to Employee

Exposure and Medical Records, defines

“employee exposure records” to include

MSDS.

The standard requires all employee

exposure records to be maintained for at

least 30 years.

Websites

HMIS

www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/hmis.html

www.paint.org/hmis/hmis_faq3.cfm

NFPA www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/nfpa.html

OSHA Website

www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/index.html