Hazard Communication (OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach)

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   Hazard Communications

   • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
   • Outreach Training
2. Slide 2

   Introduction

   • Lesson objectives:
   • 1. Identify the employer’s responsibilities under the HCS, including training requirements.
   • 2. Identify components of a Hazard Communication program.
   • 3. Describe requirements of the different types of Hazard Communication labels.
   • 4. Locate pertinent information about chemicals on labels, including other forms of hazard communication, to ensure “right to understanding” provisions of GHS requirements.
3. Slide 3

   Introduction

   • Case study
   • Source: OSHA
4. Slide 4

   Introduction

   • HCS/GHS
   • Save lives
   • Approximately 43 per year (deaths)
   • Approximately 585 per year injuries/illnesses
   • Save $
   • $475.2M in increased productivity
   • $32.2M in cost savings
5. Slide 5

   Introduction

   • Seven major elements in the GHS-aligned Hazard Communication Standard
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   Employer Responsibilities

   • Employer responsibilities under the HCS:
   • Ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced
   • Maintain SDSs from shipments
   • Obtain SDSs if not received
   • Ensure SDSs are readily accessible
   • Ensure chemicals in workplace are properly labeled, tagged, or marked
   • Provide information and training to employees
   • Provide information/access for employees in multi-employer workplaces
   • Develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program
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   Employer Responsibilities

   • How hazard communication works:
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   Hazard Communication Program

   • Requirements for a written program:
   • Develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program
   • Main intent is to ensure compliance with standard in a systematic way that coordinates all elements
9. Slide 9

   Hazard Communication Program

   • Components of written program:
   • Lists of hazardous chemicals present at worksite
   • Availability of SDSs to employees and downstream employers
   • Labeling of chemical containers
   • Training programs regarding hazards of chemicals and protective measures
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • List of hazardous chemicals:
    • Use product identifier
    • Product name, common name or chemical name
    • Same as name used on SDS and label
    • Inventory of chemicals – employer must have available an SDS for each
    • Covers all chemicals in all forms, whether contained or not
    • Include chemicals in containers, pipes, and those generated by work operations
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Safety data sheet (SDS):
    • Available and accessible to workers
    • Required for all hazardous chemical used
    • Do not use hazardous chemicals if there is no SDS available
    • 16-section format
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • SDS documentation:
    • Designate person(s) responsible for obtaining and maintaining SDSs
    • Describe how SDSs are maintained and how employees can access them
    • Procedures if SDS is not received with first shipment
    • Must have SDS for each chemical; train workers on SDS format and use
    • Source: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • SDS 16-section format:
    • Section 1: Identification
    • Section 2: Hazard(s) identification
    • Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients
    • Section 4: First-aid measures
    • Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
    • Section 6: Accidental release measures
    • Section 7: Handling and storage
    • Section 8: Exposure control/personal protection
    • Source: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
    • Section 10: Stability and reactivity
    • Section 11: Toxicological information
    • Section 12: Ecological information
    • Section 13: Disposal considerations
    • Section 14: Transport information
    • Section 15: Regulatory information
    • Section 16: Other information
    • Not regulated by OSHA
15. Slide 15

    Hazard Communication Program

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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Labeling:
    • All containers of hazardous materials must be labeled
    • Immediate warning
    • Snapshot of hazards and protective information
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Documentation for labeling:
    • Designate person(s) responsible for labeling compliance
    • Describe alternatives to labeling of stationary process containers
    • Ensure all workplace containers are labeled appropriately
    • Labels included in training (shipping and workplace containers)
    • Procedures for reviewing/updating workplace label information
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Required elements for shipping labels:
    • Name, address, telephone number
    • Product identifier
    • Signal word
    • Hazard statement(s)
    • Precautionary statement(s)
    • Pictogram
    • This sample illustrates the required elements for shipping labels. Source: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Requirements for workplace labels:
    • Employers can create own labeling system that works for their workplace/employees
    • Can choose same label required for shipped containers or alternative labels as long as they provide general information about hazards
    • Train employees to understand
    • Source: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Training requirements:
    • Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their work area
    • Before initial assignment
    • When new hazards are introduced
    • Nonroutine tasks
    • Source: OSHA
    • Include in training
    • Methods/observations to determine presence/release of chemical in work area
    • Hazards of chemicals
    • Appropriate protective measures
    • Where and how to obtain additional information
21. Slide 21

    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Types of labels:
    • HCS shipping labels
    • HCS workplace labels
    • NFPA 704 labels
    • HMIS labels
    • DOT shipping labels, placarding, and markings
    • Source of graphics: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Required elements for HCS shipping labels:
    • Product identifier
    • Signal word
    • Hazard statement(s)
    • Precautionary statement(s)
    • Pictogram
    • Name, address, telephone number
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • How the hazardous chemical is identified
    • Contact information of Responsible Party
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Indicates the relative level of severity of hazard;
    • “Danger” is used for more severe hazards and “Warning” for less severe hazards
    • Pictograms convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical in symbols and other graphic elements
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Health
    • Hazard
    • Exclamation
    • Mark
    • Flame
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Gas
    • Cylinder
    • Exploding
    • Corrosion
    • Bomb
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Skull
    • Flame
    • Environmental
    • and Over
    • Crossbones
    • Circle
    • (Non-Mandatory)
    • Not regulated by OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Statement assigned to hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s), of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.
    • Describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling.
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    Hazard Communication Program

    • Requirements for workplace labels:
    • Same information as label from manufacturer or product identifier and words, pictures, symbols or combination thereof
    • May include signs, placards, process sheets, batch tickets, operation procedures, other written materials
    • Source of graphics: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Alternative workplace labels:
    • Permitted for workplace labels
    • Must provide at least general information regarding hazards of chemicals
    • Hazard warnings or pictograms that conflict with HCS label elements cannot be used
    • Examples: NFPA 704 and HMIS
    • Source: TEEX
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Other labels:
    • NFPA 704
    • Overall diamond shape made up of four smaller diamonds
    • Each smaller diamond is a different color
    • Numbers within smaller diamonds represent severity of hazard
    • Source: OTIEC
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • NFPA 704 – hazards and severity ratings
    • Flammability Blue = Health Hazards
    • White = Other Special Hazards
    • Hazard
    • 0= normal material that
    • W= reactivity to water
    • poses no health
    • OX = oxidizer
    • Yellow = Instability Hazards
    • Red 1 = = Flammability
    • Health
    • slight hazard Hazards
    • Instability
    • SA = simple asphyxiant
    • 0= normally stable Hazard
    • Hazard
    • 0= will
    • not burn hazard
    • 2 = moderate
    • 1 = slight hazard
    • 1 = 3 flashpoint
    • 200°F
    • = extreme above
    • hazard
    • Other 2 = flashpoint between
    • 2 = moderate hazard
    • 4 = deadly hazard
    • Special
    • 100 – 200°F
    • 3 = extreme hazard
    • Hazard
    • 3 = flashpoint below 100°F
    • 4 = flashpoint less than 73°F
    • Source: OTIEC
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Source: OSHA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • HMIS label
    • Intended for “In-plant” (workplace) labeling compliance
    • Color-coded bars
    • (Product identifier)
    • Numerical scale, 0-4, with 0 as lowest
    • HEALTH
    • hazard and 4 as highest hazard
    • FLAMMABILITY
    • 0 = minimal hazard
    • 1 = slight hazard
    • 2 = moderate hazard
    • 3 = serious hazard
    • 4 = severe hazard
    • PHYSICAL HAZARD
    • PERSONAL PROTECTION
    • Source: OTIEC
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • HMIS hazard indicators
    • (Product identifier)
    • HEALTH
    • FLAMMABILITY
    • PHYSICAL HAZARD
    • PERSONAL PROTECTION
    • Source: OTIEC
    • PPE Index:
    • A = safety glasses
    • B = Flammability
    • safety glasses + ratings:
    • gloves
    • Health
    • ratings:
    • C = safety glasses + gloves + apron
    • 0 face
    • will
    • not + burn
    • The second
    • space + risk
    • signifies
    • = = no
    • significant
    • D 0
    • shield
    • gloves
    • apron
    • 1 safety
    • flashpoint
    • E = 1
    • glasses
    • + >200°F
    • gloves
    • + dust
    • chronic
    • health
    • hazard
    • with
    • = = irritation/minor
    • injury
    • 2 respirator
    • = asterisk
    • flashpoint
    • an
    • (*) ≥ 100°F,
    • temporary/minor
    • F = safety
    • + gloves + apron
    • but glasses
    • <200°F
    • Physical
    • Hazard
    • injury
    • + dust respirator ratings:
    • 3 safety
    • flashpoint
    • <73°F and
    • normally
    • = = major
    • injury
    • G 3
    • glasses
    • + stable
    • gloves + vapor
    • boiling
    • point
    • >100°F,
    • 1 = life-threatening
    • normally
    • stable, but
    • respirator
    • or flashpoint
    • between
    • can
    • become unstable
    • H = splash
    • goggles
    • and 100°F
    • 2 = 73°F
    • unstable
    • 4 + =
    • = vapor
    • flashpoint
    • <73°F and
    • explosive
    • respirator
    • point
    • <100°F
    • I = 4 safety
    • glasses
    • + gloves
    • + dust
    • = boiling
    • readily
    • explosive
    • and vapor respirator
    • J = splash goggles + gloves + apron + dust and vapor respirator
    • K = air-line hood or mask + gloves + full suit + boots
    • X = ask supervisor or safety specialist
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Ammonium Hydroxide
    • HEALTH
    • 2
    • FLAMMABILITY
    • 0
    • PHYSICAL HAZARD
    • 0
    • PERSONAL PROTECTION
    • Source: OTIEC
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • DOT shipping containers – marking, labeling, and placarding
    • Uses graphic elements on square-on-point placards or labels to identify shipments of hazardous materials
    • Square-on-points have backgrounds of various colors
    • Where shipping container is also container used in workplace, workers must be made aware of DOT pictograms
    • DOT Classification – groups hazardous materials based on dangers posed in transportation; 9 classes
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • Labels
    • Placards
    • Markings
    • Source: OSHA
    • Source: TEEX
    • Source: DOT - PHMSA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • DOT
    • Warning
    • Labels
    • Source: DOT - PHMSA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • DOT Warning Placards
    • Source: DOT - PHMSA
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    Hazard Communication Labels

    • DOT Markings
    • Source: DOT - PHMSA
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    Locating Information

    • Source: OSHA
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    Locating Information

    • Source: OSHA
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    Locating Information

    • Source: OSHA
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    Locating Information

    • In which section of an SDS would you find the following information:
    • 1. Hazard identification such as hazard classification, signal word, and precautionary statements
    • Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
    • 2. Initial care instructions for untrained responders attending to an individual who has been
    • Section
    • First-Aid
    • Measures
    • exposed 4: to the chemical
    • 3. Recommendations
    • PPE
    • Section 8: Exposure for
    • Controls/Personal
    • Protection
46. Slide 46

    Summary

    • In this module we discussed:
    • Employer’s responsibilities under HCS
    • Components of a Hazard Communication Program
    • Requirements of different types of Hazard Communication labels
    • How to locate pertinent information
47. Slide 47

    Knowledge Check

    • 1. A hazard communication program requires which of the following components?
    • a. Written program
    • b. SDS/Labeling
    • c. Training
    • d. All of the Above
    • Answer: d. All of the above
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    Knowledge Check

    • 2. How many sections are required on an SDS?
    • a. 11 sections
    • b. 16 sections
    • c. 4 sections
    • d. As many as necessary to convey understanding
    • Answer: b. 16 sections
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    Knowledge Check

    • 3. Which of the following statements is true of the pictograms on HCS labels?
    • a. Pictograms on HCS labels are identical to those used on DOT transport labels and may have various background colors.
    • b. Consist of four bars that are color-coded as blue, red, yellow, and white to match hazard.
    • c. HCS pictograms are required and standardized red square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds.
    • d. All
    • of the c. Above
    • Answer:
    • HCS pictograms are required and standardized red square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds.
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    Knowledge Check

    • 4. Your right to understand is ___.
    • a. not simply shown or told
    • b. not simply given an SDS
    • c. required at initial assignment/when thing change
    • d. all of the above
    • Answer: d. all of the above