1 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry OTI 501 LABE L MSDS HCP
Dec 22, 2015
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OSHA Hazard
CommunicationStandard
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
for theGeneral Industry
OTI 501LABEL
MSDS
HCP
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Violations Cited - FY 2000
(e)(1)(h)
(h)(1)
(g)(1)
(f)(5)(i)
– Written HCP
– Employee Training
– Employee Training
– Material Safety Data Sheets
– Labeling
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CPL 2-2.38D
March 30, 1998
Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard
CPL 2-2.38D3/30/98
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CONTENTS
(a) Purpose (b) Scope and application (c) Definitions (d) Hazard determination (e) Written program (f) Labeling (g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
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CONTENTS
(h) Training (i) Trade secretsAppendix A - Health Hazard DefinitionsAppendix B - Hazard DeterminationAppendix C - Information SourcesAppendix D -“Trade Secret”Appendix E - Guidelines for Employers
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(a) Purpose
To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U.S. are evaluated
Hazards transmitted toemployers employees
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(b) Scope and Application
Applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace
– employee may be exposed
– actual or potential exposure
– consumer products
– laboratory coverage
– sealed containers
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Who’s Covered
Chemical manufactures Importers and distributorsEmployers that use chemicals
use means to package, handle, react, or transfer.
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(c) Definitions
Chemical - any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and/or compounds
Hazardous chemical - any chemical which is a physical or health hazard
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Basic Program Elements
(d) Hazard Determination
(e) Written Program
(f) Labeling
(g) MSDSs
(h) Employee Training
HCP
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(d) Hazard Determination
Required for– chemical manufacturers– importers
Procedures must be– written– available upon request (5 working days)– Appendix C - Information Sources
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(d) Hazard Determination
Accuracy and adequacy of information on labels and MSDSs
Do not have to address each chemical listed individually
Must include– physical hazards– health hazards
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(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
Required for all employers and
multi-employer worksites – when potential for exposure exists
• for employees
• for employers
Review prior to implementation
HCP
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(f) Labeling
(g) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
(h) Training
List of hazardous chemicals
Non-routine tasks
Multi-employer worksites
(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
HCP
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(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
Labeling– designated person
• in-plant containers• shipped containers
– description of labeling system– written alternatives to labeling of in-plant
containers– Procedures to review
HCP
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(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
MSDSs– designated person to obtain
MSDSs– maintenance of MSDSs
• notebooks, electronic, back-up system, access
– procedures to follow to obtain MSDSs– procedures for updating MSDS
• chemical manufacturers and importers
HCP
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(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
Training
– designated person
– when to train
– who to train
– hazards introduced by other employers
HCP
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(e) Written Hazard Communication Program
Other topics– list of hazardous chemicals – non-routine tasks– unlabeled pipes– multi-employer worksites
• MSDS access
– availability of written program
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(f) Labeling
Must include– identity of the hazardous chemical– hazard warning
• physical and/or health
– name and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party
• if shipped
LABEL
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Labeling Exception:
– Portable Containers
• Portable containers which are intended on for immediate use by the employee who performs the transfer of hazardous chemical from a labeled container are EXEMPT from labeling requirements.
(f) LabelingLABEL
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(f) Labeling
Minimally labels must include
– identity of the hazardous chemical
– hazard warning
– name and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party
LABEL
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(f) Labeling
Stationary containers
– identity of the hazardous chemical
– hazard warning
• physical and/or health
LABEL
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(f) Labeling
LegibleProminently displayedEnglish
– additional languages
Cross referenced with – MSDS– hazardous chemical
inventory list
LABEL
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(f) Labeling
Alternate labelingEffectiveness
– Appendix A (effective labeling)– hazardous effects
• target organs
Evaluate in-plant labeling systems– training– MSDS procedures
LABEL
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(g) Material Safety Data Sheets
Chemical manufacturers and importers
– develop or obtain MSDSs
– Review a representative number
• Appendixes C and D
MSDS
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(g) Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDSs or each hazardous chemicalAre each of the 12 elements addressed?Are all sections completed?Missing MSDSs/labelsMulti-employer worksitesReferral procedures
MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheets
Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642-4900
Material Safety Data Sheets (1993)• ANSI/SAE AMS 2825A• $ 24.00 + S&H
Preparation of MSDSs (1993)• Z 400.1• $ 75.00 + S&H
MSDS
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(h) Training
Required for all employees
– exposed to hazardous chemicals
– potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals
Substance specific training requirements take precedence
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(h) Training
Review training program with management
Provided – for new employees– upon initial assignment
FrequencyTraining recordsContract training
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Things all employees should know about their HCP
Labeling requirements
Type of labeling system
Location(s) or operation(s) utilizing hazardous chemicals
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Physical and health hazards of chemicals
Methods/observations used to detect presence or release
Things all employees should know about their HCP
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What’s in the drum or bag?
What is the safest way to handle the material?
What if it spills, leaks, or ignites?
Things all employees should know about their HCP
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Protective measures
Location of the written HCP
Name of designated hazard communication coordinator
Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy
Things all employees should know about their HCP
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(i) Trade Secrets
Emergencies
Non-emergencies
– written request
– exposure levels
MSDS
CONFIDENTIAL
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Exempt
Hazardous waste
Consumer products
Articles
– tables, upholstery,tires, adhesive tape, etc.
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Exempt
Wood and wood products
– not wood dust
– not with chemical additives
PNOR
– particulates not otherwise regulated
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Checklist for Compliance
Obtain a copy of the rule.
Read and understood the requirements.
Assigned responsibility for tasks.
Prepared an inventory of chemicals.
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Checklist for Compliance
Ensured containers are labeled.
Obtained MSDS for each chemical.
Prepared written program.
Made MSDSs available to workers.