1. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Your Right to Know
and to Understand
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2. Five Stages of the Program
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Labeling and Marking Systems
Employee Training
Written Plan
Chemical Inventory List (CIL)
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3. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Safety Data Sheets
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4. Hazard Communication
Safety Data Sheets
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Identification
Hazard(s) Identification
Information on
Ingredients
First Aid Measures
Fire-Fighting Measures
Accidental Release
Information
Handling & Storage
Exposure Controls/PPE
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Physical & Chemical
Properties
Stability & Reactivity
Toxicological & Health
Effects
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other Information

5. Safety Data Sheets:
Your Rights
1. Your employer must have
an SDS for every
hazardous substance you
use as part of your job.
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6. Safety Data Sheets:
Your Rights
2. These SDSs must be
available to you the entire
time you are in the
workplace.
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7. Safety Data Sheets:
Your Rights
3. If you request to see a
copy of an SDS for a
product you use, and your
employer cannot provide it
after one working day, you
may refuse to use that
product or work in an area
where it is being used.
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8. Safety Data Sheets:
Your Rights
4. If you request your own
personal copy of an SDS,
your employer has 15 days
to provide it.
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9. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Labeling and Marking
Systems
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10. Labeling and Marking
Systems
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NFPA Diamonds
HMLS Labels
Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage
System
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11. Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
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Color coded,
numerical rating
system
Will be located near
main entrances, fire
alarm panels, or on
outside entrance
doors
Provide at-a-glance
hazard information
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12. Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
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Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Special
hazard information
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13. Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
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4= Deadly Hazard
3= Severe Hazard
2= Moderate Hazard
1= Slight Hazard
0= No Hazard
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14. Labeling and Marking Systems
HMLS Labels
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Designed to go on
individual containers of
products that don’t have
the manufacturer’s
labels
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Same color
code/numerical rating
system as the NFPA
diamonds
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15. Labeling and Marking Systems
HMLS Labels
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Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Personal
Protective Equipment or
special protection
information
Numerical Rating of 0-4
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16. Labeling and Marking Systems
HMLS Labels
You should never have any
unattended, unlabeled
containers in your workplace!
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17. Labeling and Marking Systems
Uniform Laboratory Signage
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Located on
laboratory and
chemical storage
area doors
Pictographs depict
worst hazards
present in lab or
area

18. Labeling and Marking Systems
Uniform Laboratory Signage
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Always check with the
appropriate personnel (lab
manager, chemical hygiene
officer, etc.) before performing
work or maintenance in a
laboratory!
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19. Labeling and Marking Systems
Manufacturer Requirements
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Pictogram
Signal Word
Hazard & Precautions
Product Identifier
Supplier Information
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20. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Employee Training
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21. Hazard Communication
Employee Training
Training is required:
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Within the first 30 days of employment
Whenever new hazards are introduced
Annually
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22. Hazard Communication
Employee Training
The training must cover:
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Requirements of regulations
Location and availability of SDSs
Hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
Method to detect release
Physical and health hazards
Measures for personal protection
Details and location of the written plan
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23. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
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24. Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
You have a right to possess your
own copy of OSU’s written
hazard communications plan,
which is OSU Policy #3-0535.
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25. Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
It is available from EHS (744-7241)
or online at:
http://ehs.okstate.edu
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26. Hazard Communication
The Written Plan
If you are exposed to a hazardous
substance at work, you should
report it to your supervisor who
will complete an “Employee
Exposure Report Form”
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27. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
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28. Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
Federal law requires an inventory of all
chemicals on the OSU campus, and
that it be updated at least annually.
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29. Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
This list is used to determine correct
signage for rooms and buildings, and is
made available to the fire department
for their use during emergencies.
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30. Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
OSU uses the online chemical
inventory program “Chemical Safety
Assistant.”
Contact the EHS Department to gain
access.
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31. Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
The online inventory must have
the following information:
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32. Hazard Communication
Chemical Inventory List
Required
Building/Room/Location of the chemical
Name of the chemical
Physical State of the chemical
Number and size of the container(s)
Additional Information
CAS number
Type of container
Manufacturer
Date of receipt, date opened, expiration date
Location of SDS
Contact information & Comments
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33. Oklahoma State University
Hazard Communication
BE SAFE,
NOT SORRY!
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