Training for Change for Material Safety Data Sheets

Hunts Taylor Creek ContractorsTraining on new Hazard CommunicationStandard29 CFR 1910.1200

1Changes on Material Safety Data Sheets

Now Called Safety Data Sheets

New Labels

2Changes To Hazard Communication StandardIt is more structured requirements for the labeling of chemicals (all label and SDS sheets will be uniform)Brings the Hazard Communication Standard in line with the United Nations Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)Requires the information on chemical hazards be conveyed on the labels

3Changes to Material Safety Data SheetsThe new term is Safety Data Sheet (SDS) The change is to have uniform SDS and Labels on the chemicals and their hazardsThere are 16 sections to the Safety Data SheetAll Safety Data Sheets will be uniform starting June 1, 2015 Some are already in that format and some companies are using the new labels

4Safety Data Sheet SectionsSection 1, Identification includes product identifier, Manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number, emergency phone number, recommended use, restrictions on useSection 2, Hazard(s) Identification includes all hazards regarding the chemicalSection 3, Composition/Information on ingredients, includes information on chemical ingredientsSection 4, First-aid, includes important symptoms/effects, acute, delayed; required treatment

Section 5, Fire Fighting measures, list suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment, chemical hazards from fireSection 6, Accidental release measures list emergency procedures, protective equipment, proper methods of containment and cleanupSection 7, Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including what not to store it inSection 8, Exposure controls/personal protection list OSHAs Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS), Threshold Limit Values (TLVS), appropriate engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE)

6Section 9, Physical and chemical properties lists the chemicals characteristics.Section 10, Stability and reactivity list the chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactionsSection 11, Toxicological information includes routes of exposure, related symptoms, acute and chronc effects, numerical measures of toxicity.Section 12, Ecological Information OSHA will not be enforcing these Section 13, Disposal considerations sections due to other Agencies Section 14, Transport information regulate this informationSection 15, Regulatory informationSection16, Includes the date of preparation or last revision

New LabelsThe labels must include a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, a precautionary statement for each class and category.Product identifier is how the chemical is identified, this could be by chemical name, code number or batch number. This also must be on the SDS.Signal word is either danger or warning, with danger being used for the more severe hazards

Pictogram, the pictogram is a shape of a square set on the point( ). It is to include a black hazard symbol on a white background with red around the outside of the square. There are a total of 9 pictograms.

Health Hazard Flame Gas Cylinder Exclamation Mark Corrosion Exploding Bomb Flame over Circle Environment Skull & Crossbones

9Sample Label

How The Labels and SDS Relate To Each OtherOn the label the Product Identifier and Supplier Identification will correspond with Section 1 on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)The Hazard Pictograms will correspond with Section 2 on the SDS.Precautionary Statements on the label need to be read carefully and complied with. There are several sections on the SDS also that may correspond to this area on the label such as Sections 7, 8, 11

In Case of Fire on the label corresponds with Section 5 on the SDSFirst Aid corresponds with Section 4 and 11 on SDSThe information on the label will be the same as on the SDS such as the precautionary statements will be the same bothAll employees should study the labels on all hazardous materials on the jobsite and also know where the SDS formerly MSDS are kept. The labels will tell you how dangerous the materials are, what precautions to take and what to do in case of fire or exposure to the chemicals. Also look at the SDS on the chemical and know what other precautions (safety equipment) to use.