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HAZCOM /GHS
THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
- A little History
- Who is affected
- Right to Know
Topic
- Responsibilities
- HCS 1994 / HCS 2012
- Classification of Hazardous Substances
Labeling
Used to communicate a chemical's specific hazards.
Must be easy to see
Identify the chemical
Must be legible
Must be written in English
Topic
Alternative Labeling:
- NFPA 704 label
- HMIS
Requirements (label sample)
REQUIREMENTS
All chemical labels must include:
PICTOGRAMS
Definition
Symbol with a white background framed with a red border that represent a hazard.
DOT Labels and Placards
NFPA 704 Labels
HMIS Labels
NFPA/HMIS VS GHS
Numerical Ratings
Topic
DEFINITION
Formerly known as MSDS, gives detailed information about the hazards of a specific material and how to control them.
Is divided in 16 sections:
SECTION 1: Identification
SECTION 2: Hazard Identification
SECTION 3: Composition / Information of ingredients
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
SECTION 5: Firefighting Measures
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
SECTION 14: Transport Information
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
SECTION 16: Other Information
SDS's found on
Butane Natural Gas Liquids
Butane Gas Mix Natural Gas Sour
Carbon Dioxide Natural Gasoline
Condensate Natural Gasoline Sour
Condensate Sour n-Butane
Crude Oil Produced Water Sour
Crude Oil Sour Produced Water Sweet
Ethane Propane
Ethane Propane Mix Slop Oil
Field Grade Butane Slop Oil Sour
Isobutane Y Grade
Natural Gas
Field Examples:
Welding Rods
Paint
Lancaster Compressor Station
MEK