Discuss the criteria for including a substance in a HazCom program chemical inventory

Discuss the criteria for including a substance in a HazCom program chemical inventory.

The overall plan don’t have to be lengthy or complicated. It is intended to be a blue print for implementation of a program and to provide assurance to inside management and outside observers that all aspects of the Hazcom requirements has been addressed.

Compare and contrast the newly revised GHS-based requirements for information on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in 29 CFR 1910.1200 with the previous HazCom Standard requirements for information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are discussed on pages 95-96 in the textbook. How will these changes improve worker safety?

1. The criteria for including a substance in a HazCom program chemical inventory is each department is responsible for maintaining an inventory of all chemicals used in its operation. The name on the inventory form should correspond to the product identity found on the label and SDS. The hazardous materials inventory form provided may be used by the department. The inventory list indicates if the substance has an appropriate label and if the SDS is on site.Updating the Inventory ListsInventories are to be kept current. Once a list has been compiled, it must be updated. The updating should take into account of changes to products that are no longer used, providing that on-hand stocks have been used up and new products that have been added annually. All containers of hazardous substances must be labeled to provide HAZCOM information. The manufacturer, distributor or importer is responsible for labeling their products prior to shipment to their customer.Correct labeling is verified upon receipt of any chemical material by the receiving department. If a material is received with inadequate labeling, the department is responsible for notifying the supplier and acquiring an acceptable label.The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that chemicals in the work are appropriately labeled.

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1. While these existing laws or regulations are similar in many respects, their differences are significant enough to result in different labels or SDS for the same product in different countries .Through variations in definitions of hazards, a chemical may be considered flammable in one country, but not another. Decisions on when or how to communicate hazards on a label or SDS thus vary around the world, and companies wishing to be involved in international trade must have large staffs of experts who can follow the changes in these laws and regulations and prepare different labels and SDS. Given the reality of the extensive global trade in chemicals, and the need to develop national programs to ensure their safe use, transport, and disposal, it was recognized that an internationally-harmonized approach to classification and labeling would provide the foundation for such programs. Once countries have consistent and appropriate information on the chemicals they import or produce in their own countries, the infrastructure to control chemical exposures and protect people and the environment can be established in a comprehensive manner.The work began with examination of existing systems, and determination of the scope of the work. While many countries had some requirements, the following systems were deemed to be the major existing systems and were used as the primary basis for the elaboration of the GHS.

Haight. Joel M. (2012), The safety professionals handbook. American Society of Safety Engineers; 2nd edition (March 1, 2012)

For the most part, the Written Hazcom Program requirement of the standard remains unchanged. The Hazard Communication Standard describes what employers must do to inform employees about chemical hazards in the workplace. Your employer must create a written Hazard Communication Program that explains how hazard information is communicated to you. All workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals must have a written plan that describes how the standard will be implemented in that facility. The Safety Manager, or its designee will compile, maintain, and update, whenever necessary, a list of all known hazardous chemicals used by employees or independent contractors. The Chemical Inventory List shall be kept at each site with the MSDS’s used at the job site or storage areas. Such list shall include the name of the chemical, the work area which the chemical is used or stored, when they arrived at the Facility, and when the chemical was removed (or used up) from the Facility. Every day at workplaces throughout the country, employees work with or are accidentally exposed to hazardous substances that can harm their health or cause other safety hazards. In response to this reality, OSHA enacted the Hazard Communication standard. The standard requires that every workplace, which has or uses hazardous substances, must have a written and effectively implemented Hazard Communication Program that specifically addresses the potential hazards found at that particular site. The program must be accessible to employees and to OSHA. Designated supervisory employees will verify that all containers of hazardous chemicals received for use or shipped from the Facility are clearly labeled as to the identity of the contents and the manufacturer’s name and address with the appropriate hazard warning included thereon. For purposes hereof, identity of the contents shall mean the chemical or common name which is indicated on the MSDS for the chemical. The Safety Manager will establish, monitor, and update the Material Safety Data Sheet program. For purposes hereof, MSDS shall mean written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, including but not limited to potential hazardous effects, physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective measures. Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals will receive initial training on the hazard communication standard and this plan before starting work. Each new employee will attend a health and safety orientation that includes the following information and training. Prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into any section of this company, each employee in that section will be given information and training as outlined above for the new chemical hazard. Then tasks that is most challenging is to come up with a well written HazCom program. This task is challenging because you have to know the rules and guidelines to follow so you don’t break any of OSHA rules.

Haight. Joel M. (2012), The safety professionals handbook. American Society of Safety Engineers; 2nd edition (March 1, 2012)

1. For the most part, the Written Hazcom Program requirement of the standard remains unchanged. The Hazard Communication Standard describes what employers must do to inform employees about chemical hazards in the workplace. Your employer must create a written Hazard Communication Program that explains how hazard information is communicated to you. All workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals must have a written plan that describes how the standard will be implemented in that facility. The Safety Manager, or its designee will compile, maintain, and update, whenever necessary, a list of all known hazardous chemicals used by employees or independent contractors. The Chemical Inventory List shall be kept at each site with the MSDS’s used at the job site or storage areas. Such list shall include the name of the chemical, the work area which the chemical is used or stored, when they arrived at the Facility, and when the chemical was removed (or used up) from the Facility. Every day at workplaces throughout the country, employees work with or are accidentally exposed to hazardous substances that can harm their health or cause other safety hazards. In response to this reality, OSHA enacted the Hazard Communication standard. The standard requires that every workplace, which has or uses hazardous substances, must have a written and effectively implemented Hazard Communication Program that specifically addresses the potential hazards found at that particular site. The program must be accessible to employees and to OSHA. Designated supervisory employees will verify that all containers of hazardous chemicals received for use or shipped from the Facility are clearly labeled as to the identity of the contents and the manufacturer’s name and address with the appropriate hazard warning included thereon. For purposes hereof, identity of the contents shall mean the chemical or common name which is indicated on the MSDS for the chemical. The Safety Manager will establish, monitor, and update the Material Safety Data Sheet program. For purposes hereof, MSDS shall mean written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, including but not limited to potential hazardous effects, physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective measures. Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals will receive initial training on the hazard communication standard and this plan before starting work. Each new employee will attend a health and safety orientation that includes the following information and training. Prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into any section of this company, each employee in that section will be given information and training as outlined above for the new chemical hazard. Then tasks that is most challenging is to come up with a well written HazCom program. This task is challenging because you have to know the rules and guidelines to follow so you don’t break any of OSHA rules.
2. References:
3. Haight. Joel M. (2012), The safety professionals handbook. American Society of Safety Engineers; 2nd edition (March 1, 2012)
4. For the most part, the Written Hazcom Program requirement of the standard remains unchanged. The Hazard Communication Standard describes what employers must do to inform employees about chemical hazards in the workplace. Your employer must create a written Hazard Communication Program that explains how hazard information is communicated to you. All workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals must have a written plan that describes how the standard will be implemented in that facility. The Safety Manager, or its designee will compile, maintain, and update, whenever necessary, a list of all known hazardous chemicals used by employees or independent contractors. The Chemical Inventory List shall be kept at each site with the MSDS’s used at the job site or storage areas. Such list shall include the name of the chemical, the work area which the chemical is used or stored, when they arrived at the Facility, and when the chemical was removed (or used up) from the Facility. Every day at workplaces throughout the country, employees work with or are accidentally exposed to hazardous substances that can harm their health or cause other safety hazards. In response to this reality, OSHA enacted the Hazard Communication standard. The standard requires that every workplace, which has or uses hazardous substances, must have a written and effectively implemented Hazard Communication Program that specifically addresses the potential hazards found at that particular site. The program must be accessible to employees and to OSHA. Designated supervisory employees will verify that all containers of hazardous chemicals received for use or shipped from the Facility are clearly labeled as to the identity of the contents and the manufacturer’s name and address with the appropriate hazard warning included thereon. For purposes hereof, identity of the contents shall mean the chemical or common name which is indicated on the MSDS for the chemical. The Safety Manager will establish, monitor, and update the Material Safety Data Sheet program. For purposes hereof, MSDS shall mean written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, including but not limited to potential hazardous effects, physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective measures. Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals will receive initial training on the hazard communication standard and this plan before starting work. Each new employee will attend a health and safety orientation that includes the following information and training. Prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into any section of this company, each employee in that section will be given information and training as outlined above for the new chemical hazard. Then tasks that is most challenging is to come up with a well written HazCom program. This task is challenging because you have to know the rules and guidelines to follow so you don’t break any of OSHA rules.
5. References:
6. Haight. Joel M. (2012), The safety professionals handbook. American Society of Safety Engineers; 2nd edition (March 1, 2012)