OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

Violations Cited - FY 99 +(e)(1) Ù Written +(h) HCP Ù Employee Training +(h)(1) Ù Employee Training +(f)(5)(I) Ù Labeling +(g)(1) Ù Material Safety Data Sheets

CPL 2 -2. 38 D v March 30, 1998 v Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard

CONTENTS v (a) v (b) v (c) v (d) v (e) v (f) v (g) Purpose Scope and application Definitions Hazard determination Written program Labeling Material safety data sheets (MSDSs

CONTENTS v (h) Training v (i) Trade secrets v Appendix A - Health Hazard Definitions v Appendix B - Hazard Determination v Appendix C - Information Sources v Appendix D -”Trade Secret” v Appendix E - Guidelines for Employers

(a) Purpose *To insure that the hazards of all chemical produced in or imported into the U. S. are evaluated *Hazards transmitted to employers employees

(b) Scope and Application v Applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace áemployee may be exposed áactual or potential exposure áconsumer products álaboratory coverage u sealed containers

Who’s Covered +Chemical manufactures +Importers and distributors +Employers that use chemicals use means to package, handle, react, or transfer.

(c) Definitions v Chemical - any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and/or compounds v Hazardous chemical - any chemical which is a physical or health hazard

Basic Program Elements +(d) Hazard Determination +(e) Written Program +(f) Labeling +(g) MSDSs +(h) Employee Training +hazardous chemical inventory

(d) Hazard Determination v Required for áchemical manufacturers áimporters v Procedures must be áwritten áavailable upon request (5 working days) áAppendix C - Information Sources

(d) Hazard Determination v Accuracy and adequacy of information on labels and MSDSs v Do not have to address each chemical listed individually v Must include áphysical hazards áhealth hazards

(e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Required for all employers and multi-employer worksites áwhen potential for exposure exists u for employees u for employers v Review prior to implementation

(e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Labeling ádesignated person u in-plant containers u shipped containers ádescription of labeling system áwritten alternatives to labeling of inplant containers áProcedures to review

(e) Written Hazard Communication Program v MSDSs ádesignated person to obtain MSDSs ámaintenance of MSDSs u notebooks, access electronic, back-up system, áprocedures to follow to obtain MSDSs áprocedures for updating MSDS u chemical manufacturers and importers

(e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Training ádesignated person áwhen to train áwho to train áhazards introduced by other employers

(e) Written Hazard Communication Program v Other topics álist of hazardous chemicals ánon-routine tasks áunlabeled pipes ámulti-employer worksites u MSDS access áavailability of written program

(f) Labels v Must include áidentity of the hazardous chemical áhazard warning u target organ effects áname and address of chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party u if shipped

(f) Labels v Legible v Prominently displayed v English áadditional languages v Cross referenced with áMSDSs áhazardous chemical inventory list

(f) Labels v Alternate labeling v Effectiveness áAppendix A (effective labeling) áhazardous effects u target v Evaluate organs in-plant labeling systems átraining áMSDS procedures

(g) Material Safety Data Sheets v Chemical manufacturers and importers ádevelop or obtain MSDSs áReview a representative number u Appendixes C and D

(g) Material Safety Data Sheets v MSDSs or each hazardous chemical v Are each of the 12 elements addressed? v Are all sections completed? v Missing MSDSs/labels v Multi-employer worksites v Referral procedures

Material Safety Data Sheets +Applicable ANSI Documents (212) 642 -4900 Material Safety Data Sheets (1993) u ANSI/SAE AMS 2825 A u $ 24. 00 + S&H Preparation u. Z of MSDSs (1993) 400. 1 u $ 75. 00 + S&H

(h) Training v Required for all employees áexposed to hazardous chemicals ápotential for exposure to hazardous chemicals v Substance specific training requirements take precedence

(h) Training v Review training program with management v Provided áfor new employees áupon initial assignment v Employee interviews v Training records v Contract training

Things all employees should know about their HCP: +Location of the written HCP +Name of designated hazcom coordinator +Location of MSDSs and how to obtain a copy

Things all employees should know about their HCP: +Labeling +Type requirements of labeling system +Location(s) or operation(s) utilizing hazardous chemicals

Things all employees should know about their HCP: +Physical and health hazards of chemicals +Protective measures +Methods/observations used to detect presence or release

(i) Trade Secrets v Evaluating MSDSs and hazard determination v Emergencies v Non-emergencies

Exempt v Hazardous v Consumer waste products v Articles átables, upholstery, tires, adhesive tape, etc.

Exempt v Wood and wood products ánot wood dust ánot with chemical additives v PNOR áparticulates not otherwise regulated

February 9, 1994 Changes: +Definitions: Mobile worksites Multi-employer uinforming worksites other employers of the hazards umaking MSDSs available uinforming other employers of labeling system

Checklist for Compliance Obtain a copy of the rule. Read and understood the requirements. Assigned responsibility for tasks. Prepared an inventory of chemicals.

Checklist for Compliance Ensured containers are labeled. Obtained MSDS for each chemical. Prepared written program. Made MSDSs available to workers.

Checklist for Compliance Conducted training of workers. Established procedures to maintain current program. Established procedures to evaluate effectiveness.