HazCom 2012 –
Summary and Wrap Up
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
REQUIREMENTS
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Site Specific Written Program
Chemical Inventory
MSDSs/SDSs
Labeling
Non-routine Tasks
Contractors
Training
Labels
• Product ID
• Signal word
• Hazard statement(s)
• Pictograms
• Precautionary statements
• Product & supplier identification
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
 Section 1- Identification
 Section 2- Hazard(s) Identification
 Section 3- Composition/Information
Ingredients
 Section 4- First-Aid Measures
 Section5- Fire-Fighting Measures
 Section 6- Accidental Release
Measures
 Section 7- Handling and Storage
 Section 8-Exposure
Controls/Personal Protective
Equipment
 Section 9- Physical and Chemical
Properties
 Section 10- Stability and Reactivity
 Section 11- Toxicological
Information
 Section 12- Ecological Information
(non-mandatory)
 Section 13- Disposal
Considerations (non-mandatory)
 Section 14- Transportation
Information (non-mandatory)
 Section 15- Regulatory
Information (non-mandatory)
 Section 16- Other Information
Other Standard
Revisions
…as a Result of GHS Adoption
1910.106 Revisions
Category
NFPA 30/Old OSHA
1910.106
Criteria
1
FP <23°C (73°F)
BP ≤35°C (95°F)
IA
2
FP <23°C (73°F)
BP >35°C (95°F)
IB
3
FP ≥23°C (73°F)
≤60°C (140°F)
N/A
IC, II
4
FP >60°C (140°F)
≤93°C (200°F)
N/A
IIIA
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≥93°C (200°F)
N/A
IIIB
1910.106 Revisions
• (b)(2)(iv)(g) Flame arresters or venting devices
required in paragraph (B)(2)(iv)(f) of this section may
be omitted for Category 2 flammable liquids &
Category 3 flammable liquids with flashpoint below
100° F (37.8° C) where conditions such that use may,
in case of obstruction, results in tank damage.
1910.107 Revisions
• 1910.107(c)(9)(i) All metal parts of spray booths,
exhaust ducts, & piping systems conveying flammable
liquids or liquids with flashpoint ≥200°F (93°C) or
aerated solids shall be properly electrically grounded
in effective & permanent manner
• 1910.107(e) Flammable liquids & liquids with
flashpoint >200°F (93°C)
1910.107 Revisions
• 1910.107(e)(4) Transferring liquids. Except as
provided in paragraph (e)(5) of this section,
withdrawal of flammable liquids & liquids with
flashpoint >200°F (93°C) from containers having
capacity >60 gal shall be by approved pumps.
Withdrawal of flammable liquids or liquids with
flashpoint >200°F (93°C) from containers & filling of
containers…
1910.107 Revisions
• 1910.107(e)(6)(iv) Piping systems conveying
flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoint >200°F
(93°C) shall be of steel…
• 1910.107(e)(8) Pump relief. If flammable liquids or
liquids with flashpoint >200°F (93°C) are supplied to
spray nozzles by positive displacement pumps, pump
discharge line shall be provided with approved relief
valve…
1910.107 Revisions
• 1910.107(e)(9) Grounding. Whenever flammable
liquids or liquids with flashpoint >200°F (93°C) are
transferred from one container to another, both
containers shall be effectively bonded & grounded…
1910.119 Revisions
• 1910.119(a)(1)(ii) Process which involves Category 1
flammable gas (defined in 1910.1200 (c)) or
flammable liquid with flashpoint below 100° F (37.8°
C) onsite in one location, in quantity of 10,000 pounds
(4535.9 kg)
1910.120 Revisions
• 1910.120(a)(3) Health Hazard includes chemicals
classified in accordance with 1910.1200, as posing
one of the following hazardous effects: acute toxicity;
skin corrosion or irritation; serious eye damage or eye
irritation; respiratory or skin sensitization; germ cell
mutagenicity; carcinogenicity; reproductive toxicity;
specific target organ toxicity; aspiration toxicity or
simple asphyxiant
1910.123-.125 Revisions
• Definitions
• 1910.124(c)(2) You must ensure that any exhaust air
re-circulated from dipping or coating operation using
flammable liquids or liquids with flashpoints >200°F
(93°C) is:
1910.252 Revisions
• 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): minor language updates to assure
compliance with Hazcom
Effective Completion
Date
Requirement(s)
Who
12/1/13
Train employees on new label
elements & SDS format
Employers
6/1/15
Compliance with all modified
provisions of this final rule, except:
Chemical manufacturers, importers,
distributors & employers
12/1/15
Distributors may ship products
labeled by manufacturers under old
system until 12/1/15
6/1/16
Update alternative workplace
labeling & hazcom program as
necessary, & provide additional
employee training for newly
identified physical or health hazards
Employers
Transition Period
May comply with either 1910.1200
(final standard), current standard, or
both
Chemical manufacturers, importers,
distributors & employers