OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Updated- What You Need to Know to be in Compliance

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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Updated- What
You Need to Know to be in Compliance

• Presented By Heather Stiner, SSPC

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Introduction

• This webinar will explain the importance of the
  OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200,
  explaining how it differs from the past version,
  how to conform to the current version, and how
  the current standard improves quality and
  consistency of hazard information in the
  workplace, making it safer for workers and
  helping reduce trade barriers, resulting in
  productivity improvements for American businesses
  that regularly handle, store, and use hazardous
  chemicals

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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200

• Ensures that the hazards of all chemicals
  produced or imported are classified, and that
  information concerning the classified hazards is
  transmitted to employers and employees.

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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200

• On May 25,2012 the standard was updated to align
  with the UN Globally Harmonized System of
  Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

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Global Harmonized System

• Providing agreed criteria for classification of
  chemical hazards, and a standardized approach for
  labeling containers and creating safety data
  sheets
• Based on major existing systems from around the
  world, including OSHAs Hazardous Communication
  Standard

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Global Harmonized System

• Provides harmonized classification hazard
  criteria for
• Health
• Physical
• Environmental

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Global Harmonized System

• Standardized labeling of containers, providing
  appropriate
• Signal Words
• Pictograms
• Hazard and Precautionary Statements

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Global Harmonized System

• Standardized safety data sheets, specifying a
  format for presentation or order of information

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Benefits of OSHA Making Modification

• OSHA has modified the Hazard Communication
  Standard to adopt the Global Harmonized System
  to
• Improve safety and health of workers
• Standardized Labels
• Ensures appropriate handling and safe use
• Standardized Safety Data Sheets
• Enables employers, workers, health professionals
  and emergency responders to access the
  information more efficiently and effectively

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Benefits of OSHA Making Modification

• Adoption of GHS improved information received
  from other countries
• Benefit since US is both a major importer and
  exporter

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When do I need to Comply?
Date Requirements to be Met Who it Effects
December 1, 2013 Train employees on the new labeling system and safety data sheet format Employers
June 1 2015 Compliance with all modified provisions except labeling Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributers and employers
December 1, 2015 Comply with GHS labeling Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributers and employers
June 1, 2016 Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards Employers
Note During transition period you may comply
with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 final standard or
the current standard
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Importance of Training

• OSHA is requiring training on labeling
  requirements and safety data sheet formats by
  December 2013
• If receive label and safety data sheet consistent
  with the Global Harmonized System employees
• Have familiarity of them
• Understand how to use them
• Can access the information effectively

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Hazard Classification Changes

• OLD WAY
• Hazard determination provisions have definitions
  of hazard and evaluator determines whether or not
  the data on a chemical meet those definitions
• Performance-oriented approach
• Provides parameters for evaluation
• Not specific detailed criteria

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Hazard Classification Changes

• NEW WAY
• Has specific criteria for each health and
  physical hazard, along with detailed instructions
  for hazard evaluation and determinations as to
  whether mixtures or substances are covered
• Establishes hazard classes and categories
• Reflects the relative severity of the effect

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Label Changes

• Labels will be required to have
• Pictograms
• Signal Words
• Hazard Statement
• Precautionary Statement

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Pictogram

• Consists of a different symbol on a white
  background within a red square diamond frame
• 8 different types
• Health Hazard
• Flame
• Exclamation Mark
• Gas Cylinder
• Corrosion
• Exploding Bomb
• Flame Over Circle
• Skull and Crossbones

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Signal Words

• Used to indicate the relative level of severity
  of hazard and alert potential hazard on label
• Danger
• More severe
• Warning
• Less severe

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Hazard Statement

• Assigned to a hazard class and category that
  describes the nature and degree of hazard
• Associated with the Hazard Pictogram

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Hazard Statement

• Health Hazard
• Carcinogen, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity,
  respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity,
  aspiration toxicity
• Flame
• Flammables, pyrophorics, self-heating, emits
  flammable gas, self-reactives, organic peroxides

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Hazard Statement

• Exclamation Mark
• Irritant, skin sensitizer, acute toxicity,
  narcotic effects, respiratory tract irritant,
  hazardous to ozone layer
• Gas Cylinder
• Gases under pressure

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Hazard Statement

• Corrosion
• Skin corrosion/burns, eye damage, corrosive to
  metals
• Exploding Bomb
• Explosives, self-reactives, organic peroxides

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Hazard Statement

• Flame Over Circle
• Oxidizers
• Skull and Crossbones
• Acute toxicity

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Precautionary Statement

• A phrase that describes recommended measures to
  be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects
  resulting from exposure

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Updating Labels

• Any significant changes regarding the hazards of
  a chemical shall be updated within 6 months of
  becoming aware of the new information

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Example of Label Components
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

• Revised Hazard Communication Standard requires
  the following 16-section chronological format
• Section 1 Identification
• Section 2 Hazards Identification
• Section 3 Composition/Information on
  Ingredients
• Section 4 First-Aid Measures
• Section 5 Fire-Fighting Measures

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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

• Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
• Section 7 Handling and Storage
• Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
• Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
• Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
• Section 11 Toxicological Information

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Section 12 Ecological Information
• Section 13 Disposal Considerations
• Section 14 Transport Information
• Section 15 Regulatory Information
• Section 16 Other Information, Including Date of
  Preparation or Last Revision

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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

• Required Exposure Limit Data
• Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)
• PELs
• Other Exposure Limits

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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

• Carcinogen Classification
• Classification listings of IARC and NTP
• Makes classification easier and more consistent

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Addition of Hazardous Chemicals

• In the revised Hazard Communication Standard,
  OSHA has added
• Pyrophoric Gases
• Simple Asphyxiants
• Combustible Dust

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Pyrophoric Gases

• Must be addressed both on container labels and
  SDSs
• Designated Label Elements
• Signal Work Danger
• Hazard Statement Catches Fire Spontaneously if
  Exposed to Air

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Simple Asphyxiants

• Must be addressed both on container labels and
  SDSs
• Designated Label Elements
• Signal Word Warning
• Hazard Statement May Displace Oxygen and Cause
  Rapid Suffocation

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Combustible Dust

• Must be addressed both on container labels and
  SDSs
• Designated Label Elements
• Signal Word Warning
• Hazard Statement May From Combustible Dust
  Concentrations in the Air

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Who Will be Affected and What Are the Costs?

• Estimated that over 5 million workplaces in the
  United States will be affected
• Sum of 4 major cost elements
• Classifying chemical hazards in accordance with
  revised criteria
• Training of employees to become familiar with new
  warning symbols and revised SDS format
• Yearly required management for adoption
• Printing packing and labels for hazardous
  chemicals

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Updates to Global Harmonized Standard

• Living Document
• Must remain up-to-date and relevant
• Standard reviewed every two years

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Questions?