Name: HAZCOM
Uploaded: 2023-10-18
Duration: 3 min 13 s
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Hazard Communication standard: Gives workers right to know; evaluation tool for manufacturers

 No set method for communicating

 G.H.S.: Single set of classifying criteria

 Prevents 585 injuries/illnesses, 43 deaths annually

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Created by United Nations expert panel

 Includes:

 Classification criteria

 Standardized label elements

 Hazard/precaution signs

 Standardized safety data sheet info

A purple cover with white text

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Hazard classification – new criteria

 Labels – align with G.H.S. format

 Safety Data Sheets – Specified 16 sections

 Information/Training – Workers must understand new elements

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Must be on every chemical container

 If it’s missing, don’t open – report it

 Includes:
	- Product identifier
	- Supplier identification
	- Precautionary statements
	- Hazard statement
	- Signal words
	- Pictograms

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Carcinogen

 Mutagenicity

 Reproductive toxicity

 Respiratory sensitizer

 Target organ toxicity

 Aspiration toxicity

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Flammables

 Pyrophorics

 Self-heating

 Emits flammable gas

 Self-reactives

 Organic peroxides

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Irritant (skin/eye)

 Skin sensitizer

 Acute toxicity

 Narcotic effects

 Respiratory tract irritant

 Hazardous to ozone layer

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Corrosion:
- Skin corrosion/burns
- Eye damage
- Corrosive to metals

 Exploding Bomb:
- Explosives
- Self-reactives
- Organic peroxides

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Gas Cylinder: Contents under pressure

 Flame Over Circle: Oxidizers

 Skull & Crossbones: Acute toxicity

 Environment: Aquatic toxicity

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – how employees are informed about chemicals

 G.H.S. revision: Consistent headings, specified sequence of 16 sections

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1. Identification

 2. Hazard(s) identification

 3. Composition

 4. First-aid measures

 5. Firefighting measures

 6. Accidental release measures

 7. Handling and storage

 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

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9. Physical/chemical properties

 10. Stability/reactivity

 11. Toxicological information

 12. Ecological information

 13. Disposal considerations

 14. Transport information

 15. Regulatory information

 16. Other information

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Employers MUST train workers on existing and new chemicals handled in workplace

 Workers MUST:

 Always read the labels

 Follow instructions on SDSs

 Wear specified PPE

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Glasses, goggles, face shields

 Gloves

 Respirators/dust masks

 Foot, head, full-body protection

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G.H.S. changes are designed to improve safety and clarify hazards

 You must follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels to protect yourself

 You must wear and maintain required PPE

HAZCOM

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