Presented by: Penney Stanch, CIH NASA, JSC Occupational Health Branch

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1 Presented by: Penney Stanch, CIH NASA, JSC Occupational Health Branch * As borrowed excessively from & with many thanks to Stephanie Williams, CIH: EHS Training Manager, Alcoa Inc

2 What has to be labeled? What information is required on the label? Were there any changes to the alternative labeling and portable container labeling requirements of the HazComm Standard? What resources are available to assist implementation?

3 29 CFR (b)(1) all employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed (b)(2) applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace in such a manner that employees may be exposed

4 29 CFR (f)(6) Workplace labeling the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: (f)(6)(i) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; [GHS Shipping label requirements]or, (f)(6)(ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

5 Product Identifier Precautionary Statement Label Information (Appendix C) Signal Word Pictograms Hazard Statements * Shipped containers require name address phone number of responsible party

6 Used to be considered identity of the hazardous chemical Includes: Name of hazardous chemical CAS # EC / EINECS #

7 Must be one of these two: Danger more severe hazards Warning less severe hazards

8 New Requirement Assigned to a hazard class / category Describes nature and degree of hazard

9 *Blank diamonds are not permitted.

10 Used for both Health & Physical hazards Outside OSHA authority

11 Prevention Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Response Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. New Requirement Describe recommended measure to minimize or prevent adverse effects Storage Store in well ventilated place. Disposal Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local regulations.

12 29 Must CFR identify the (f)(7) The employer may use signs, placards, process containers to sheets, batch tickets, operating procedures, or other such which written applies materials Still requires in lieu of all affixing of labels to individual stationary process containers, as long as the information the alternative method identifies the containers to which it is applicable that and would conveys be the information required by paragraph provided (f)(6) on of the this Must section be to readily be on a label. The employer shall label ensure the written materials are readily accessible to the accessible employees to in their work area throughout each work employees shift. throughout their work shift

13 How do I make the label?

14 Print with barcode label printer Purchase pre-printed labels In House Labeling Print with 2 color label printer Print with full color label printer

15 Purchase labels with blank diamonds ( Label printer prints Identity of chemical Pictogram Symbol Signal Words Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements

16 Design custom label using software for printer Print and affix label

17 Maximum flexibility to comply with GHS labeling requirements Wider print area than barcode printers

18 Custom pre-printed labels from a company such as Label Master ( Mix and Match labeling system (

19 Safety Smart How to Comply with Label Requirements ; OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; Quick Label Systems White Paper GHS Chemical Labeling Compliance: Requirements and Solutions ; White-Paper.pdf Labels and Label Printers

20 Penney Stanch, CIH NASA/Johnson Space Center