The list will eventually serve as an inventory of everything for which you must maintain an msds. Components of the hcp include training, chemical labeling and inventories, safety data sheets, hazard assessments and exposure controls. Guide to preparing a written hazard communication program. The osha hazard communication standard, also known as hazcom, hcs, 29 cfr 1910. The hazard communication standard hcs is now aligned with the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. This update to the hazard communication standard hcs will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. Pdf how do the hazard communication standard hcs and the. Oshas hazard communication standard hcs requires employers to train their employees to recognize chemical hazards using the. Standard hcs found in title 8 of the california code of regulations t8ccr, section 5194 to align with.
Pdf on jan 1, 2014, e v campoverde and others published how do the hazard communication standard hcs and the globally. Requires employers to train employees in the proper handling of hazardous materials to prevent harmful exposure. The revision to the hazard communication standard hcs built on the existing standard, by requiring chemical. Hazard communication standard to align it with the united nations globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs, revision 3. The hazard communication standard hcs is now aligned with the globally. The recently updated hazard communication standard. Indiana small business guide to environmental, safety and health regulations. Safety data sheets sections 1 through 8 contain general information about the chemical, identification, hazards, composition, safe handling practices, and emergency control measures e. Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals listed on the inventory list of this program.
Oshas revised hazard communication standard energy. An overview of the requirements contained in the hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910. Oshas hazard communication standard hazcom is aimed at helping employers protect those in the organization from the effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals used or stored in the work setting. Memorandum on labeling of hazardous chemicals for bulk shipments pdf. Identification of all chemicals present in the workplace and adjoining offices. Location and availability of the written hazard communication plan. Ghsaligned hazard communication standard oregon osha.
This program applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace in such a. Hazard communication occupational safety and health. This information should be helpful to those that need to get the information quickly. Oshas hazard communication standard is based on a simple concept that employees have both a need, and a right, to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace 23. Osha has adopted new hazardous chemical labeling requirements as a part of its recent revision of the hazard communication. Employers are required to have a written hazard communication program hcp if their employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Hazard communication guidelines for compliance 6 identifying hazardous chemicals in the workplace the standard requires a list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace as part of the written hazard communication program.