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Haz ard Com munication

Understand the key elements of Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program and how to conduct Material Safety Data Sheet searches. Learn the purpose of the HazCom Standard, the importance of labels, and access to MSDS information. This program aims to reduce workplace injuries caused by chemical hazards.

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Haz ard Com munication

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  1. Hazard Communication (HazCom)FN000156/CR

  2. Objectives • Learn the purpose for the creation of the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard • Learn the 5 elements of the HazCom Standard • Learn how to conduct a Material Safety Data Sheet Search • Learn who is your Division/Section Chemical Concern Contact person

  3. Hazard Communication Purpose • Reduce the incidence of injuries and illnesses caused by chemical hazards in the workplace • Identify and evaluate chemical hazards • Establish uniform requirements for communicating information about chemical hazards to all workers

  4. HazCom Program Elements

  5. HazCom Program Elements

  6. HazCom Program Elements

  7. HazCom Program Elements

  8. Labels All New Containers Must Be Labeled • Identify the product’s name • Provide any hazard warnings • Give the Manufacturer’s name and address STUFF Transfer/Secondary Containers ACETONE • Identify the product’s name • Provide any hazard warnings Flammable ABC Corp. Labels SHALLNOT be removed or defaced

  9. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) • Summary of important physical and health hazard information • Review prior to use • Include in Hazard Analyses • They must be available!!!

  10. MSDSs MUST be maintained and accessible to any employee during his/her work shift MSDS

  11. MSDS Searches Locations • Satellite MSDS Locations • Master MSDS Location

  12. MSDS Web Search Examples

  13. HazCom Program Elements

  14. Chemical Contact Numbers

  15. Summary Slide • To communicate chemical hazards in the workplace and reduce the injuries and illness associated with exposure • The 5 elements of the HazCom Standard • Material Safety Data Sheet are on the ESH Website • Help is available through your Division/Section Chemical Concern Contacts

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