OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

What is Changing? • Uniform classification of hazards

– Global Harmonization System

• New Label requirements– Pictograms are new

• Safety Data Sheets

Hazard Communication

New Label Formats• Establishes New Manufacturer Requirements

– Pictograms are a new requirement– Labels will include more information

• Maintains employer flexibility for Workplace Containers– Some exceptions apply– Existing communication formats may be used such as:

» NFPA 704» Hazard Rating and the Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)» Company specific-format

Hazard Communication

Workplace Containers

Option 1 (same label as manufacturer)

• Product identifier;• Signal word;• Hazard statement(s);• Pictogram(s);• Precautionary statement(s);• Name, address, and telephone

number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

Option 2 • Product identifier• Words, pictures, symbols, or

combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.

• Specific information on chemical hazards must be immediately available (Safety Data Sheets).

• Label messages/symbols can’t conflict with new standard– Using a symbol that conflicts

with a pictogram.– No conflicting Hazard

Warnings

Hazard CommunicationMaterial Safety Data Sheet Changes

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)• Creates a uniform format for all SDS

– 16 sections– Same process for determining hazards– No Longer called Material Safety Data

Sheets

Hazard CommunicationEffective Dates