Where OSHA / GHS gets a
little fuzzy…
OSHA says…
“The
current standard provides employers with flexibility regarding the type of
system to be used in their workplaces and OSHA has retained that flexibility in
the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Employers may choose to label
workplace containers either with the same label that would be on shipped
containers for the chemical under the revised rule, or with label alternatives
that meet the requirements for the standard. Alternative labeling systems such
as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Hazard Rating and the
Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) are permitted for workplace
containers. However, the information supplied on these labels must be consistent with the revised HCS,
e.g., no conflicting hazard warnings or pictograms.”
The fuzzy part here is that the neither the numbering systems for GHS vs
HMIS and NFPA nor the pictogram markings are congruent. What exactly does this mean? It seems that many folks, from all sides, are not entirely clear on this element.
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
Next weeks topic….
NFPA…HMIS and the GHS
