Labels & Labeling

 

Overview

Exposure to chemicals sometimes poses a threat to health for many workers. The Depart­ment of Labor estimates that up to 32 million workers are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards.

How can it hurt me?

Chemical exposure may cause or contribute to many serious health effects such as heart ail­ments; kidney, liver and lung damage; sterility; cancer; and burns and rashes. Some chemi­cals may present physical hazards, having the potential to cause fires or explosions.

OSHA developed the Hazard Communication standard to establish uniform requirements for informing employees about hazards related to workplace chemicals.

What must my employer do?

The Hazard Communication standard ensures that the hazards of all chemicals produced are evaluated, and that information concerning these hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.

Your employer must: •          implement a hazard communication program in your workplace. •          obtain MSDS and labels for each hazardous chemical in your workplace. •          identify and list the hazardous chemicals in your workplace. •          design and implement an employee protection program. •          train you, and provide information on hazardous chemicals. •          assure your access to the MSDSs and the company written program.

Labeling requirements

Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled, tagged, or marked with:

•      The identity of the chemical.

•      Physical and health warnings for the chemicals.

•      The name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

 

This information is provided by Assurance Agency https:www.assuranceagency.com