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HAZCOM 2012: Summary of Hazard Communication Requirements for Chemical Safety

This document summarizes the critical requirements of the HAZCOM 2012 standard, ensuring safe communication of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Key components include the establishment of a Site-Specific Written Program, maintaining an accurate Chemical Inventory, and ensuring access to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals. The importance of proper labeling, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and comprehensive training for employees is emphasized. This guide also outlines non-routine tasks and considerations for contractors to enhance workplace safety.

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HAZCOM 2012: Summary of Hazard Communication Requirements for Chemical Safety

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  1. HazCom 2012 – Summary and Wrap Up

  2. HAZARD COMMUNICATIONREQUIREMENTS • Site Specific Written Program • Chemical Inventory • MSDSs/SDSs • Labeling • Non-routine Tasks • Contractors • Training

  3. Labels • Product ID • Signal word • Hazard statement(s) • Pictograms • Precautionary statements • Product & supplier identification

  4. 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

  5. Other StandardRevisions …as a Result of GHS Adoption

  6. 1910.106 Revisions

  7. 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.

  8. 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)

  9. 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…

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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)

  13. 1910.120 Revisions • 1910.120(a)(3) Health Hazardincludes 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

  14. 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:

  15. 1910.252 Revisions • 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): minor language updates to assure compliance with Hazcom

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