hazard communications (hazcom) what your business needs to know to be in compliance
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Hazard Communications(HAZCOM)
What Your Business Needs to Know to be in Compliance
Overview of Topics
What is HAZCOM? Who & what does it
apply to? How is OSHA’s
HAZCOM Program different from EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Common citations within the Green Industry
Requirements of a HAZCOM Program Written program Chemical Inventory Material Safety Data
Sheet’s (MSDS’s) Chemical Labels Training
Upcoming changes to the standard
What do you do now?
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What is Hazard Communications???
Also known as “Right to Know”
Requires employers to provide information to employees about chemical hazards in the workplace Physical hazards Health hazards
Who does it apply to?
General Industry, Construction & Agriculture All companies where any hazardous
chemical is used by employees Any size of company – even if it is only 1
employee Includes all chemicals in the workplace
Not just pesticides!!!! Fuel, lubricants, paint, commercial cleaning
products, aerosols, etc.
What is not covered? Hazardous waste Tobacco and tobacco products Wood or wood products – with exceptions Food & Alcoholic beverages Drugs Cosmetics Household consumer products – with
exceptions Articles – as defined in the standard
What is not covered? Wood or Wood Products
Exception Must not be treated with a
chemical Must not be intended for
cutting/sawing
Household Consumer Products Exception Used as intended by the chemical manufacturer Duration & frequency is not greater than the range of
exposure that could be reasonably experienced by a typical household consumer
All Chemicals in the workplace
Training required before exposure
MSDS’s Certified applicator is
still required to go through training
Only pesticides Worker & handler
training Formal training before
the 6th day of exposure Fact sheet @ time of
hire Certified applicator
exempt from training requirement
Specific training required for both topics
HAZCOM VS. WPS
HAZCOM Citations
Constantly within OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited standards in all industries
Federal OSHA’s #1 cited standard during the period of October, 2008 thru September, 2009 within the Agricultural Production Crops & Agricultural Services Industries
Common Citations Include
No program in place Unlabeled containers Employees are not trained Missing Material Safety
Data Sheet’s (MSDS’s) No written program Missing chemical inventory
What is the Manufacturer Responsible For?
Testing & determining hazards associated with their products
Creating labels & MSDS’s Providing distributors & employers with
MSDS’s
What must be included in your Written Program?
Procedures for:Developing & maintaining a list of
hazardous substances & their MSDS’sHow will the Written program & MSDS’s
be readily available Labeling system that is in place @ your
workplaceNon-routine work tasks (for example –
cleaning a boiler)
What must be included in your Written Program?
Employee TrainingMulti-employer workplace
(contractors/sub contractors)Multi-cultural workplaces must designate
someone to assist employees who are unable to read and/or understand English
Plan for periodic inspection of program (@ least annually)
Container Labeling All containers must be
labeled Except for when intended
for Immediate Use Used up within 1 work shift
(Still a good idea to label the container)
Original container must have manufacturer’s label contact manufacturer or
distributor for a replacement if removed or defaced.
Container Labeling
Secondary container Include name of chemical & manufacturer Any associated hazards to the productSignal words – Caution, Warning, Danger
HMIS NFPA Fire Diamond
NEVER use one of these as a
SECONDARY CONTAINER
Container Labeling
Labeling Pipes
Pipes are not required to be labeled by Federal OSHA’s HAZCOM Standard Some OSHA State Plans may require it NFPA Standard Must have an MSDS for materials in the pipes &
list them in your chemical inventory
Employees must be trained on hazards associated with chemicals in unlabeled pipes
Hazard Identification
Can be anything you want Words Pictures Symbols
Must provide @ least general hazard information & target organs
Must be Legible In English (other
languages if desired)
Prominently displayed
Employee Training Must be in a language that the
participants can understand Must be completed prior to use and/or
possible exposure Include where chemicals are used &
stored Must include the location of:
Your Company’s Written HAZCOM Program Location of MSDS’s Location of Chemical Inventory
Employee Training
What information is included in the MSDS How to read & understand an MSDS & label Your company’s in-house labeling system Who can an employee go to if they need
assistance with translation Signs & symptoms of overexposure First aid procedures PPE Requirements Must be DOCUMENTED!!!!
HMIS & NFPA LabelingHEALTH4 - Life threatening 3 - Major injury likely2 - Temporary/minor injury1 - Irritation/minor reversible injury0 - No significant risk
FLMMABILITY4 – Extremely flammable3 – Flammable under most conditions2 – Needs external heat to ignite1 – Must be preheated to ignite0 – Will not burn
REACTIVITY / PHISICAL HAZARD4 – Extremely explosive3 – Moderately explosive2 – Unstable, violent chemical change, will not detonate1 – Normally stable – can become unstable @ high temps. and pressures.0 – Normally stable, even in fire – will not react with water
1 3
4
WHITESpecial Hazard (NFPA Diamond) / PPE (HMIS Label)
Employee Training
Physical Hazards Flammability Reactivity Corrosive Explosive
Health Hazards Carcinogen Highly Toxic Toxic Irritant Sensitizer Immediately
Dangerous to Life & Health (IDLH
Target Organ Effects
Who Can Perform Training?
Anyone in the company can perform training.
OSHA does not require a trainer to have any type of certification.
They need to be: An effective trainer Have read and
understand OSHA’s HAZCOM standard
Know your company’s HAZCOM Program & Policies
How to train? Just showing a video is not enough Must include company specific
informationMSDS’s – LocationFirst aid proceduresEmergency proceduresEngineering control, work practices &
PPEOperations in work areas where
hazardous chemicals are present
Multi-Employer FacilityContractors & Sub-contractors
Must ensure that information regarding hazards and protective measures is made available to the other employers onsite, where appropriate.
MSDS’s Required for all hazardous chemicals
used in the workplace No standardized format Must be available at all times without
having to ask for a copy Can’t be located in a locked room or
file cabinet Required to be in ENGLISH.
MSDS – Web/Computer Based Collection
Required to have open access at all times to all employees
You need a backup plan for power outage or computer malfunction. Employees need to be trained on how to use the computer & the program
Just saying you have access to the internet is not enough – must be compiled
Recommended to have a back-up hard copy
MSDS’s
MSDS & Chemical inventory must be kept current
MSDS’s are required to be kept for 30 years after you stop using the chemical(s)Chemicals that are no longer used should
be removed from your active MSDS Binder & Inventory List
Store in a separate binder/file
MSDS’s
Is an MSDS required for the chemicals listed to the right? Yes No It depends
Glass cleaner
Steel
Wood
Where to go to find MSDS’s & Labels?
Many manufacturers provide these on their website.
Perform a Google search for the name of the product with MSDS following it.
Free Search Engineshttp://hazard.com/msds/ http://www.ehso.com/msds.php
State OSHA Plans
Must comply with State OSHA Plan
May be more stringent than Federal Regulations
State Plans The following states have
approved State Plans: Alaska Arizona California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada
New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Oregon Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington Wyoming
NOTE: The Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Virgin Islands plans cover public sector (State & local government)
employment only.
Possible Changes to come
OSHA is currently in the process of trying to make some changes to the HAZCOM Standard.
Trying to move to use the Globally Harmonized System GHS
MSDS’s will follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format
How Will This Effect Chemical Manufactures?
Required to change the format of: Chemical Labels MSDS’s will become
SDS’s Have a specific
format to follow.
This will make a uniform information system
Label Elements Product Name or Identifier Pictogram Signal Word Physical, Health,
Environmental Hazard Statements
Supplemental Information Precautionary Measures
(PPE) Fist Aid Statements Name, Address & Phone #
of Company
ToxiFlam (Contains: XYZ)
Danger! Toxic If Swallowed, Flammable Liquid and Vapor
Do not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container
tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Ground container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures
against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Store in cool/well-ventilated
place.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam.
See Material Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this product.
MyCompany, MyStreet, MyTown NJ 00000, Tel: 444 999 9999
Sample GHS Label
How Will This Effect Chemical Employers?
Required to update MSDS’s with SDS’s
Required to provide employee training on new labeling & SDS systems
Unlabeled fertilizer containers
Unlabeled spray bottles. Even if it is
only water in the bottle they are still required to
be labeled as water.
Unlabeled container
What To Do Now?
Obtain a copy of the standard Read & understand the requirements Designate a responsible person to
implement, manage & monitor the program Develop & maintain a chemical inventory of
all hazardous substances Obtain MSDS’s for hazardous substances –
should match chemical inventory list
What To Do Now?
Create a labeling system Check all containers to ensure they are
properly labeled Develop a written program – Hortica has a
Sample Template Program on our website that you can tailor to your business
Make sure the program & MSDS’s are available at all times
Provide your employees with HAZCOM Training – Visit Hortica’s Website for materials
What To Do Now?
Develop procedures to make sure:New employees are trainedCurrent employees are retrained if new
hazards are introducedMSDS’s & Chemical Inventory remains
up to date with all current & new chemicals
Multi-employer issues are addressedProgram is effective (Annual Review)
To access Hortica’s Loss Control & Safety materials on-line:
•Visit www.hortica-insurance.com•Select “RESOURCES” tab•Click on “Loss Control & Safety” (drop down menu)•Click on “Register here” •Complete the required information (Account number and billing zip code are required)•Click on “Register My Account”•You will then receive an activation e-mail. Open the e-mail and click on the link to activate the account.
Materials may be viewed and downloaded – just another value-added benefit available only to Hortica clients!
Zachery BruceLoss Control Managerzbruce@hortica-insurance.com
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