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Hazard communication standard three-part approach for employers for communicating information Downstream

1 labeling containers, 2 safety data sheets, 3 training for employees

what year did the HCS give employees the right to know

1994

what year did OSHA's HCS become modified to align its Provisions with the United Nations globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals

2012

what year did the HCS give employees the right to understand

2012

what year did the hazard communication standard reorganize and improve the safety data sheet sections

2012

29 CFR 1926. 59

Construction

all employers must have what to pass Hazard information on to the employees

Hazard communication program

why is it important to evaluate and reassess your program

Hazard communication programs must remain up-to-date, the information in the written program must be accurate.

two types of work operation specified by the hazard communication standard we're coverage of the rules Limited

Laboratories in operations with chemicals are only handled in sealed containers

29 CFR 1917. 28

Marine terminals

occupational safety and health administration

OSHA, charged with ensuring a safe and healthful working environment for working men and women. Sets and enforces standards, provides training, Outreach, education, and assistance

29 CFR 1915. 1200

Shipyard employment

the chemical manufacturer or employer can demand

a written statement of need and a confidentiality agreement to be completed after the emergency has abated, to make sure the trade secret can be kept confidential

29 CFR 1928. 21 A5

agriculture

trade secret

any confidential information that is used in an employer's business that gives the employer an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it

when evaluating the criteria to be used for the trade secret which appendix needs to be reviewed

appendix e 1910. 1200, definition of trade secrets

those who know the most about chemicals, the manufacturers, are responsible for?

assessing available information. Conveying that information Downstream to employers where the Hazardous chemicals are used.

trade secret balance

balance is the need between protecting employees and employers need to maintain confidentiality.

how is trade secret balance achieved

by providing limited disclosure to health professionals under specified conditions of need and confidentiality

Why is the Hazard communication standard necessary

chemical exposure can cause or contribute to serious health effects. Heart, nervous system, kidney and lung, sterility, cancer, Burns, rash

how has come works

chemical manufacturers importers classify the Hazardous chemicals they produce and prepare safety data sheets. chemicals are shipped to employer. Florida's must prepare written Hazard communication program including a list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. All employers receive labeled containers and safety data sheets. Employers Implement program. employers make sure all hazardous materials are labeled, sdss are up-to-date for all chemicals, and workers are trained on programs. It's up to the employer to keep the information up-to-date

who must ensure that containers are labeled

chemical manufacturers, importers and distributors

Downstream flow of information requires chemical manufacturers and importers to?

classify the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import. Prepare appropriate labels and safety data sheets to convey the hazards. Recommend protective measures.

what industries does OSHA's 29 CFR 1910. 1200 apply to

construction, 29 CFR 1926. 59. Shipyard employment 29 CFR 1915. 1200. Marine terminals 29 CFR 1917. 28. Longshore in 29 CFR 1918. 90. Agriculture 29 CFR 1928. 21A 5.

once a chemical is evaluated the information must be

conveyed to employers and employees exposed to the chemicals

Hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910. 1200

created by OSHA. Addresses the informational needs of employers and workers with regard to chemicals in the workplace. Charges employers responsibilities for informing employees of the hazards and identities of work base chemicals to which they are exposed.

Laboratories in operations what chemicals are only handle in sealed containers do not

do not have to have written Hazard communication programs and list of chemicals

the standard allows employers the flexibility to

do what is best in their own facilities as long as compliance with all elements has achieved

the key requirements in paragraph 29 CFR 1910. 1200 H1

employer shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical Hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into the work area. training may be designed to cover broad categories or specific chemicals. Chemical specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets

maintain safety data sheets, includes information for many different audiences

employers workers safety and health professionals emergency responders government agencies and consumers. It is difficult for one document to serve the needs of all of these different audiences since some audiences require more technical information that others. SDS sections were very organized and improving hazcom 2012

benefits of Hazard communication allied with ghs

ensures that important chemicals will be accompanied by consistent Hazzard precautionary statements. Can facilitate trade and chemicals. Reduces potential barriers posed by differing Global requirements for the classification of labeling of chemicals

the hazard communication standard requires employers to

establish Hazard communication programs, provide workers with access to labels and safety data sheets, inform and train workers

some chemicals are also safety hazards and have the potential to cause

fire, explosions, serious accidents

at the time of the emergency professional Judgment of the physician in its regarding the situation forms

formed the basis for triggering the immediate disclosure requirement

HCS incorporates what is referred to as Downstream flow of information. What is this mean

from chemical manufacturers, importers and Distributors to employers and workers who use the products.

regardless of being a trade secret or not, the permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values

have to be reflected on the safety data sheet

chemicals not covered by ahcccs are generally addressed in other regulations.

hazardous waste, resource conservation and Recovery Act. Any hazardous substance to find my comprehensive environmental response compensation and liability act. Tobacco or tobacco products, Wood, Food, alcohol, drugs, Cosmetics, ionizing radiation, Biohazard

adverse effects of chemicals

health hazard such as carcinogenic City and sensitization and physical hazards for example flammability and reactivity properties

employers with workout variations including Laboratories and warehouses have reduced obligations under the hazard communication standard and only need 2

keep labels on containers as they are received. Maintain safety data sheets that are received and give employees access to them. Provide information and training to employees.

why is employee information and training critical to employee safety

knowing the presents of a hazard of the best way to avoid injury or illness

the six steps to the hazcom program

learn the standard, identify responsible staff. Prepare and Implement a written hazcom program with chemical inventory. And sugar containers are labeled. Maintain safety data sheets. Inform and train employees. Evaluate and reassess your program.

29 CFR 1918. 90

longshoring

wild responsibility for certain aspects may fall upon several people,

overall responsibility should be limited to one person

Hazard information provided to employees should allow them to

participate in the development of protective measures at their workplace. Does not have to be lengthy or complicated to be effective

a list of hazardous chemicals required to be maintained as a part of the written program will serve as an inventory. when should you make revisions to the inventory?

revisions to the inventory of chemical should be made when you eliminate chemicals in the workplace or when you introduce a new chemical

when are safety data sheets provided

safety data sheets are provided both with the first shipment and when the SDS is our updated

occupational safety and health administration, OSHA has issued the hazard communication standard because

seriousness of these safety and health problems associated with chemicals many employers and employees know little or nothing about them

what must workers be aware of according to Hazard communication standard training

the protective measures available, how to use those measures, and who they should contact if an issue arises

an employer who uses the chemical must receive labels and safety data sheets from

the suppliers of the chemical

who determines whether or not a medical emergency exists

the treating physician or nurse

if a workplace has multiple employers on-site the HCS requires

these employers to ensure the information regarding hazards and protective measures

what do most of the provisions of the hazcom standard apply to

they apply to only the chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors

the goal of the hazcom standard

to ensure employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves. Intended to reduce the number of chemical related accidents illnesses and injuries.

the hazcom standard establishes uniform requirements to make sure

to make sure the hazards of all chemicals imported by or used in workplaces in the US are you evaluated

what are employees trained or informed for

training allows you to identify hazards using labels and safety data sheets as well as directly from your employer

the labels on hazardous chemical containers must

what's the immediate warning type what's the immediate warning type, and also provide a snapshot of the hazards and protective information related to the chemical and summary of the safety data sheet

why does OSHA not expect workers to recall and recite all data provided about each hazardous chemical in the workplace

workers understand that they are exposed to hazardous chemicals. They know how to read labels and safety data sheets and have a general understanding of what information is provided in those documents.

while it may not be your responsibility to manage your company's Hazard communication program

you can still understand what it takes to have a successful program, you can talk to your employer and make sure yours is in good shape.