Hazard Communication

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Hazard Communication

• Understanding Signs Labels

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Hazard Communication Standard

• to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals
  produced or imported are evaluated, and that
  information concerning their hazards is
  transmitted to employers and employees.
• Required by Law OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
• Established in 1983
• Right-to-Know
• 5 Major Sections
• Identification of hazardous chemicals
• Written program
• Labels and other forms of warning
• MSDSs
• Information and training

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Objectives

• Recognize the purpose of labels
• Identify the 3 key requirements of labels under
  the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
• Identify the hazard indicated on a label

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What is a label?

• Any written, printed or graphic material
  displayed on or affixed to a container of
  hazardous chemicals.

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Purpose of labels and other forms of warning

• Manufacturers, suppliers and importers must label
  containers of chemicals.
• IMMEDIATE HAZARD WARNING.

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Requirements --Three pieces of information

• Name of hazardous chemical, as it appears on the
  MSDS and chemical list
• Appropriate hazard warning in English
• Other languages may be added as long as the
  English warning is present
• Name and address of the manufacturer, importer,
  or supplier.
• If any one of the three is missing, the material
  should not be accepted.

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Label Requirements
Name Hazard Manufacturer
Manufacturer is not required on workplace
containers
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Sample LabelRequirements

• Types of Containers
• Incoming Container
• Stationary Container
• Racks of Samples
• Transfer Containers

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Names and Hazard Warnings
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RequirementsLabels on Incoming Containter

• Must not be destroyed, removed or defaced unless
  immediately replaced with another label
  containing the required information

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RequirementsStationary Containers

• Labels on containers and vessels must contain
• Name of substance
• Warning

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RequirementsRacks of Samples

• The rack in which samples are placed could be
  labeled in lieu of labeling individual samples if
  the contents and hazards are similar.

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RequirementsTransfer Containers

• Chemicals transferred from a larger container
  Must be labeled if not used within one work shift.

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Exceptions

• Pesticides
• TSCA-regulated substances
• Food, food additives and veterinary devices
• Distilled spirits for non-industrial use
• Consumer products
• Agricultural or vegetable seed
• These fall under labeling requirements of other
  government agencies

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Labeling and Placarding Systems
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Labeling and Placarding SystemsANSI

• Most common
• Labels include
• Chemical Name
• A Signal Word (Danger, Warning, or Caution)
• Hazards
• Precautionary Statement
• First Aid Procedures

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Labeling and PlacardingNFPA Label

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  diamond-shaped labels
• Protect emergency response personnel
• Contain sections showing the degree of hazard
  for
• Health
• Fire
• Reactivity
• Specific Hazards

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Labeling and Placarding SystemsHMIS

• Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
• Similar color coding and number system to NFPA
  label.

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Labeling and PlacardingDOT Labels

• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Labels must not be removed until all containers
  are emptied and cleaned.

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Labeling and Placarding SystemsDOT Placards

• Like DOT labels, these use
• Graphics
• Words
• UN identification system
• Color coding
• Shipping and receiving personnel receive special
  training in DOT requirements

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DOT Placards
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Common Hazard Signs
Caution
Low Temperature
Warning
Remote Control Equipment
Toxic
Magnetic Field
Optical Radiation
Radiation
Laser Hazard
Ionizing Radiation
Non-Ionizing Radiation
Biohazard
High Voltage
Chemical Weapon
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LabelsEuropean Hazard Symbols
Explosive (E)
Oxidizing agent (O)
Highly flammable (F)
Extremely flammable (F)
Toxic (T)
Very toxic (T)
Harmful (Xn)
Irritant (Xi)
Corrosive (C)
Dangerous for the environment (N)

• Annex II of Directive 67/548/EEC

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GHS Symbols
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WHMIS
CLASS A
CLASS C
CLASS D-1
CLASS B
Compressed Gas
Flammable and Combustible Material
Oxidizing Material
Poisonous and Infectious Material (Immediate and
serious effects)
CLASS D-2
CLASS D-3
CLASS E
Poisonous and Infectious Material (Causing other
toxic effects)
CLASS F
Poisonous and Infectious Material (Biohazardous
Infectious Material
Corrosive Material
Dangerously Reactive Material
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Labeling and Placarding SystemsUniversal
Laboratory Signage
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Exploding Bomb

• Explosives
• Self-Reactives
• Organic Peroxides
• Be sure to read the warning label or the MSDS for
  safe handling procedures.

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Burning Flame

• Flammables
• Self-Reactives
• Pyrophorics (spontaneous combustion materials
  that burst into flames on their own at
  temperatures below 130 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Self-heating
• Emits flammable Gas

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Round Flame (Burning O)

• Oxidizers
• cause other substances to burn more easily
  through a chemical reaction or change.
• Organic Peroxides
• contain oxygen and act as powerful oxidizers.

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Reactive Warnings
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Gas Cylinder

• Gases Under Pressure
• Examples
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Acetylene
• Handle with care
• Do not damage when moved or used
• Read MSDS and labels

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Skull and Crossbones

• Acute Toxicity
• Poisonous and Infectious Material (Causing
  Immediate and serious effects)

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Exclamation Point or X

• Acute Toxicity
• Skin Irritation
• Eye Irritation
• Skin Sensitizers

Harmful (Xn)
Irritant (Xi)
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Corrosive

• Eye Corrosion
• Skin Corrosion
• Corrosive to Metal

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Toxic Hazards

• Carcinogens
• Mutagens
• Teratogens
• Respiratory sensitizers
• Substances which have target organ toxicity
• Germ Cell Mutagens

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Environmental Toxicity

• Aquatic Toxicity
• Dangerous for the Environment

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Labeling and Placarding SystemsLaboratory
Signage
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Danger

• Indicates Hazardous situations with a high
  probability of death or severe injury.
• Is not used for Property damage unless personal
  injury risk is present.

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Warning

• Indicates Hazardous situations that have some
  probability of death or severe injury.
• Is not used for Property damage unless personal
  injury risk is present. 

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Caution

• Indicates Hazardous situations which may result
  in minor or moderate injury.
• Is not used for Situations when there is a
  possibility of death or severe injury.

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Notice

• Indicates A statement of company or workplace
  policy as the message relates directly or
  indirectly to the safety of personnel or
  protection of property.
• Is not used for Hazardous situations where death
  or severe injury may occur.

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Safety First

• Indicates General instructions relative to safe
  work practices, reminders of proper safety
  procedures and the location of safety equipment

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Sources

• Inspection Procedures for Hazard Communication
• Draft Model Training Program for Hazard
  Communication
• Hazard Communication A Review of the Science
  Underpinning the Art of Communication

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Additional Training

• Understanding Hazard Communication
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
• Labels
• Health Effects
• Toxics
• Corrosives
• Reactives
• Flammables

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For More Information

• OSHA's Standard for Hazard Communication (29 CFR
  1910.1200)
• Wright State Universitys Hazard Communication
  Program
• Wright State Universitys Environmental Health
  and Safety Website
• Marjorie.Markopoulos_at_wright.edu

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Congratulations!

• You have completed the Hazard Communication Signs
  and Labels Training Module.
• Please click the following link to document your
  training
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