The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h), requires
all employers to provide information and training to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area
.
What are the five major hazard communication requirements for employers?
These are the Five elements of the Hazard Communication Standard. They are:
Chemical Inventory, Written Program, Labels, Material Safety Data Sheets, and Training
. The first element of the Hazard Communication Standard is for employers to develop inventories of all the hazardous chemicals they have at their worksite.
What is the appropriate standard for hazard communication?
Hazard Communication Standard
All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have
labels and safety data sheets
for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.
What do we know about the hazard communication standard label requirements?
OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). All labels are required to have
pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification
.
What are the Hazard Communication Standard HCS requirements for employers?
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS OF THE HCS
Employers using hazardous chemicals have four main requirements: ensuring the proper chemical labeling ; providing safety data sheets ; training employees ; and
creating a written hazard communication program
.
What are the 3 basic components of the hazardous communication?
The NIH Hazard Communication Program focuses on three essential components:
1. The identification of hazardous chemicals; 2. The maintenance of current hazard information at the worksite including warning labels, signs and SDSs
; and 3.
What is another name for OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard?
OSHA has modified the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to adopt the
GHS
to improve safety and health of workers through more effective communications on chemical hazards.
How do I start a hazard communication program?
- Learn the standard/identify responsible staff.
- Prepare and implement a written hazard communication program.
- Ensure containers are labeled.
- Maintain safety data sheets (SDSs)
- Inform and train employees.
- Evaluate and reassess your program.
Is the hazard communication standard required by law?
Requirements of the
HazCom Standard
OSHA’s HazCom standard requires employers to take the following actions if hazardous chemicals exist in the workplace: Implement a written hazard communication program. Ensure all chemical containers are labeled. Provide SDSs to employees.
What is included in hazard communication training?
The program must include
labels on containers of hazardous chemicals, safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals, and training for workers
. Each employer must also describe in a written program how it will meet the requirements of the HCS in each of these areas.
Who does the hazard communication standard apply to?
OSHA’s HazCom standard applies to
general industry, shipyard, marine terminals, longshoring, and construction employment
and covers chemical manufacturers, importers, employers, and employees exposed to chemical hazards. Basically, any employer with one employee and one hazardous chemical is covered.
What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
Purpose. The purpose of this section is
to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees
.
What are hazard communication duties?
This responsibility includes
identifying and communicating information about worksite- specific chemical hazards
, ensuring appropriate labeling of chemical containers, providing access to SDSs, and providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
What are the two hazard labels most commonly used?
All of the companies use the
color red for flammability
, blue for health, and yellow for reactivity as taken from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) color code system. Most chemical suppliers use white for contact hazard.
What are two types of labels used in the hazard communication process?
There are two major types of container labels under OSHA’s HazCom 2012 rules:
labels for shipping, and labels for workplace use
.
What do hazard labels indicate?
Hazard Class Labels are standard hazmat identifiers, designed to meet regulations. Each label has
markings that tell what type of hazard is identified on the label
. They help identify what type of hazardous material is in a package.
