OSHA Hazard Communication29 CFR 1910.1200 Subpart Z

Updated 5 May 2014

1200(e)(1)

1200(h)(1)

1200(g)(1)

1200(g)(8)

1200(f)(5)(i)

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1548

580

507

405

Subpart ZToxic & Hazardous Substances

(1910.1000 – 1450)

Information and training

SDS’s for each chemical

Labeling (old standard)

SDS’s readily accessible

Written program

OSHA Most Cited 2012

Phase in Period for GHS intoHazard Communication Standard

Effective Completion Date Requirements Who

1 December 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format

Employers

1 June 2015Comply with all modified provisions of this final rule, except Chemical manufactures,

importers, distributors and employers Distribution may ship products

labeled by manufactures under the old system until 1 December 2015

1 December 2015

1 June 2016

Transition Period

Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards

Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (final standard) or the current standard or both

Employers

All chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and

employers

What is the Purpose of 1910.1200 (a) Hazards Communication:

(1) Purpose: Is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified and that information concerning the classification hazards is transmitted to the employers and employees

• The requirements of this section are intended to be consistent with the provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

What is the Purpose of 1910.1200 Hazards Communication:

• Chemical manufacturers and importers shall evaluate chemicals produced in their workplaces or imported by them to classify the chemicals in accordance with this section.

• For each chemical, the chemical manufacturer or importer shall determine the hazard classes, and where appropriate, the category of each class that apply to the chemical being classified.

29 CFR 1910.1200 (d) (1)

• Employers are not required to classify chemicals unless they choose not to rely on the classification performed by the chemical manufacturer or importer for the chemical to satisfy this requirement.

29 CFR 1910.1200 (d) (1)

• All hazards to be CLASSIFIED not Evaluated:• "Classification" a. Identify the relevant data regarding the hazards of a

chemical; b. Review those data to ascertain the hazards associated with

the chemicalc. Determine whether the chemical will be classified as

hazardous according to the definition of hazardous chemical in this section. In addition,

d. Classification for health and physical hazards includes the determination of the degree of hazard,

• "Hazard class" means the nature of the physical or health hazards, e.g., flammable solid, carcinogen, oral acute toxicity.

Classification:

Old 1910.1200 Haz Comm Standard:• Required an employer to:1. Have a written hazard communication program2. Have each hazardous chemical in the workplace

labeled3. Have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each

hazardous chemical in the workplace4. Train his/her employees about the hazards

associated with and precautionary measures required for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. Training is required initially and anytime a new hazardous chemical is introduces into the workplace.

How has Haz Comm Changed?• Hazards Classification rather than “hazard

determination• Labels are more defined and will now require:• Product identifier• Pictogram• Signal word• Hazard statement(s)• Precautionary statement(s)• Name, address, and phone number

• Safety Data Sheet (not Material Safety Data Sheet):• Uses a 16 section format

New Haz Comm Standard has 4 Basic Sections:• 29 CFR 1910.1200 Subpart Z: 1. Written Program2. Labeling and other Warnings 3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)4. Employee Info and Training

1. Written Hazard Comm Program

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1)

• Employers shall develop, implement and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section:

• Labels and other forms of warning• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)• Employee information and training

Hazardous Chemical List:(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1)

Methods:(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (example , the cleaning of reactor vessels) and the hazards associated with the chemical contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1)

Multi-employer workplaces:Employers who produce, use or store hazardous chemicals at a workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer may be exposed shall additionally ensure that the hazards communication program developed and implemented under this paragraph:

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (2)

Multi-employer workplaces:(i) The methods the employer will use to provide SDS(ii) The methods the employer will use to inform the other

employers of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during workplace’s normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies

(iii) The methods the employer will use to inform the other employers of the labeling system used in the workplace

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1) (2)

• The employer shall make the written hazard communication program available upon request to employees

Written Program 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (4)

What are GHS Categories Hazards?

• The categories of hazards are:• Physical• Health• Environmental (non- mandatory)

GHS Physical Hazards:

• Explosive• Flammable Gases• Flammable aerosols• Oxidizing Gases• Gases under Pressure• Flammable Liquids• Self Reactive Substances• Pyrophoric Liquids

• Pyrophoric Solids• Self Heating Substance• Substances which in contactw/ water emit flammable gases• Oxidizing Liquids• Oxidizing Solids• Organic Peroxides• Corrosive to Metals

GHS Health Hazards:• Acute Toxicity• Skin Corrosion/Irritation• Serious Eye Damage /Eye Irritation• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization• Germ Cell Mutagenicity • Carcinogenicity• Reproductive Toxicology• Target Organ Systemic Toxicity Single Exposure• Aspiration Toxicity• Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Repeated Exposure

2. Labels and other Warnings

GHS Labeling Format:

• There is no label format or layout specified• There are required label elements

GHS Labeling Elements:

• Product Identifier• Supplier Identifier• Hazard pictogram• Signal Word• Hazard statement• Precautionary information

Labeling Signal Words:

“Danger” or “Warning”

• Used to emphasis hazards and indicate relative level of severity of the hazard assigned to a GHS hazard class and category

• Only one signal word on a label

Hazard Statements:

• Include appropriate statements for each GHS hazard on labels for products that possess more than one hazard

• Examples of required hazards statements: - Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces - Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation

HEALTH HAZARD

FLAME

EXCLAMATION MARK

GAS CYLINDER

CORROSION

EXPLODINGBOMB

FLAMEOVER CIRCLE

ENVIRONMENT

SKULL&

CROSSBONES

Pictograms: Pictograms have been standardized to convey health, physical and environmental hazard information, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category

• Carcinogen • Mutagenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Respiratory Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity

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Pictogram: Health Hazard

• Flammables • Pyrophoric • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides

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Pictogram: Flame

• Irritant (skin and eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardous to Ozone

Layer (Non-Mandatory)

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Pictogram: Exclamation Mark

• Gases Under Pressure

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Pictogram: Gas Cylinder

• Skin Corrosion/Burns • Eye Damage • Corrosive to Metals

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Pictogram: Corrosion

• Explosives • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides

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Pictogram: Exploding Bomb

• Oxidizers

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Pictogram: Flame over Circle

• Aquatic Toxicity• (Non-Mandatory)

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Pictogram: Environmental

• Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

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Pictogram: Skull and Crossbones

GHS Labeling Example:

Labeling 1910.1200 (f) (8)

• The employer is not required to label portable containers into which hazardous chemicals are transferred from labeled containers and which are intended for immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer.

• Define immediate use?

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Physical hazards, such as fire and explosion Health hazards, such as signs of exposure Routes of exposure Precautions for safe handling and use Emergency and first-aid procedures Control measures Must be readily accessible to employees in

their work area

• Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or importer and describes:

Old Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

The Standardized SDS Format 1910.1200 (g) (2) (i-xvi)

16 Sections – Standardized format:

1. Identification2. Hazard(s) identification3. Composition/information on

ingredients4. First-aid measures5. Fire-fighting measures6. Accidental release measures7. Handling and storage8. Exposure control/personal protection

Format: 16 Sections (cont.):

9. Physical and chemical properties10. Stability and reactivity11. Toxicological information12. Ecological information13. Disposal information14. Transport information15. Regulatory information16. Other information

The Standardized SDS Format 1910.1200 (g) (2) (i-xvi)

OSHA Brief Booklet on Haz Comm Labels and Pictograms

4. Employee Info and Training

Haz Comm Training 1910.1200 (h)

(1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area: a. at the time of initial assignment b. whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not been previously been trained is introduced into the work area.

Haz Comm Information 1910.1200 (g)

(2) Employees shall be informed of:a. Any operations in their work area where

hazardous chemicals are presentb. The location and availability of the written

communication programc. List of all hazardous chemicals

Haz Comm Training 1910.1200 (3)

(i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical(ii) The physical health aspects(iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazardous – PPE(iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer – labeling and SDS

Summary Hazard Communication 1910.1200