CHANGES TO HAZARD COMMUNICATION &

CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE

HAZARDOUS

CHEMICALS

AGENDA2

� Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of

Chemicals (GHS)

� OSHA Communication Standard

� Life Safety Code Requirements for Hazardous Chemicals in

Hospitals

� Building/Fire Code Requirements

� Resources

GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)3

� United Nations effort to standardize communication information

� 1992 Rio Conference mandate development of global standard

� 2003 First Edition published

� Update every 2 years

� OSHA adopted GHS Rev. 3 (2009)

OSHA HCS4

� Adopted Revised Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR

1910.1200 (HCS) – March 2012

� Changed from performance-based to a structured standard for

labeling

� Standardized Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly Material Safety

Data Sheets

� Requires quick visual notification

� Requires handling requirements on label

OSHA HCS5

� Implementation Schedule

Completion Date Requirement(s) Who

December 1, 2013Train employees on the new label elements and SDS

format.Employers

June 1, 2015

Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule,

except the distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the

chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label.

Chemical

manufacturers,

importers,

distributors and

employers

December 1, 2015The distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the

chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label.

Chemical

distributors

June 1, 2016

Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard

communication program as necessary, and provide

additional employee training for newly identified physical or

health hazards.

Employers

OSHA SDS6

* Note: Sections required to be consistent with GHS

SECTION TITLE SECTION TITLE

1 Identification 9 Physical and Chemical

Properties

2 Hazard Identification 10 Stability and Reactivity

3 Composition 11 Toxicological Information

4 First-Aid Measures 12 Ecological Information*

5 Fire-Fighting Measures 13 Disposal Considerations*

6 Accidental Release

Measures

14 Transport Information*

7 Handling and Storage 15 Regulatory Information*

8 Exposure

Controls/Personal

Protection

16 Other Information

OSHA/GHS LABELS7

� Labels must contain

� Name, Address, Telephone

� Product Identifier

� Signal Word

� Hazard Statement(s)

� Precautionary Statement(s)

� Pictogram(s)

OSHA/GHS LABELS8

� Signal Word

� Used to signal relative severity

� Only one signal word on a label

� Danger – more severe hazards

� Warning – less severe hazards

� Hazard Statement(s)

� Describe nature of the hazard

� Ex. “causes damage to kidneys from prolonged exposure”

� Precautionary Statement(s)

� Recommended measures

� Types

- Prevention

- Response

- Storage

- Disposal

� Slash designates choice of options (e.g. dispose per local/state regs)

OSHA/GHS LABELS9

� Supplemental Information

� Optional

� Anything deemed helpful

� Could include PPE info

� Hazard Statement(s)

� Describe nature of the hazard

� Ex. “causes damage to kidneys from prolonged exposure”

� Precautionary Statement(s)

� Recommended measures

� Types

- Prevention

- Response

- Storage

- Disposal

� Slash designates choice of options (e.g. dispose per local/state regs)

OSHA/GHS LABELS10

� Workplace Labels

� No change to the OSHA requirements

� Can use current labeling but must have information in current

requirements

� Can use pictograms with black border instead of red border

� Can use NFPA and/or HMIS labeling

OSHA/GHS LABELS11

� Employer Responsibilities

� Must maintain labels on all containers

� Not responsible for info on shipped containers

� However, if label becomes damaged, employer must replace

� No label requirements if transferring from a labeled container to a

portable container

OSHA/GHS PICTOGRAMS12

COMPARISON OF OSHA AND NFPA LABELS13

OSHA HAZCOM PROGRAM14

� Learn the Standard/Identify staff

� Get the OSHA Standard

� Get familiar with provisions

� Ensure a primary responsible party

� Identify staff for various activities

� Prepare and implement a written program

� Prepare written plan

� Prepare inventory

� Ensure containers are labeled

� Keep labels on shipped containers

� Label workplace containers

OSHA HAZCOM PROGRAM15

� Maintain Safety Data Sheets

� SDS for each hazardous chemical

� Readily accessible

� Inform and Train Employees

� Train on hazards in work area before assignment

� New hazards introduced

� Requirements of the standard, hazards, PPE, where to get additional

info

� Evaluate and reassess program

� Review periodically to ensure effectiveness

� Revise to reflect changed conditions

TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATION ACT

TDSHS NOTICE

16

LIFE SAFETY CODE17

� 2000 Life Safety Code references

� 1996 NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

� 1996 NFPA 45, Laboratories Using Chemicals

� 1999 NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities

� 2003 Life Safety Code references

� 2000 NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

� 2000 NFPA 45, Laboratories Using Chemicals

� 2002 NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities

� 2012 Life Safety Code references

� 2012 NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

� 2011 NFPA 45, Laboratories Using Chemicals

� 2012 NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code

LIFE SAFETY CODE18

� NFPA 30

� Standard to protect bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids

� Classified by total quantity and type of storage container

� NFPA 45

� Standard used to protect laboratories

� Classified by Class A, B, C, D lab units

� Controls quantities based on small container sizes that would be in use

and storage within a lab unit

� NFPA 99

� Health Care specific code

� Separate occupancy requirements in older editions

� NFPA 101

� Requires 1 hr. for severe hazards

LIFE SAFETY CODE LAB LIMITATIONS19

� 2000 Life Safety Code

� 1996 NFPA 45 limits Health Care labs to Class D

� 2003 Life Safety Code

� 2000 NFPA 45 limits Health Care labs to Class D

� 2012 Life Safety Code

� 2011 NFPA 45 limitation for health care removed

� 2012 NFPA 99 requirements for labs health care facilities removed

� Labs within hospitals can be designed per NFPA 45

� Consistent with hazard classifications within Chapter 18/19 of LSC

CHANGES TO NFPA 3020

� 2012 NFPA 30 Requirements

� Decreased amounts allowed as floor level in building is increased

� Attempt to match IBC/IFC limitations for control areas

� Further reduction for special occupancies (incl. health care)

CHANGES TO NFPA 4521

� 1996/2000 NFPA 45 Requirements

� Lab Unit D has no rating requirements

CHANGES TO NFPA 4522

� 2011 NFPA 45 Requirements

� Lab unit quantities limited as height in building increased

� Allows for higher total quantity of chemicals than NFPA 30/IFC control

amounts but in smaller containers

� Reductions above 3rd floor and 6th floor

BUILDING/FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS23

� 2006/2012 IFC

� Control amounts based on total volume

� Otherwise Group H Occupancy

� Group H Requirements

- Drainage/containment

- Ventilation

- Standby/Emergency power

- Emergency alarm

- Temperature/pressure controls

� Medical Gas Storage

� Amounts larger than permit amount (504 cu. ft. for O2)

� Interior locations in 1-hr. rated rooms

� Ventilation to exterior in 1-hr. rated shaft enclosure

CITY OF HOUSTON HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE

ORDINANCE (HEO)

24

� HEO Enacted in 1996

� Houston Distribution Fire

- Burned for 2 weeks

- Warehouse designed for aluminum cans; used for storage of

plastics and chemicals → Overtax sprinkler system

- Chemical runoff into adjacent residential neighborhood

� Requires special permit to be classified as Group H occupancy

� Notice to Public

� Not allowed if adjacent to certain special risks (schools, daycare,

hospitals, residential, etc.)

� HEO Revised 2002

� Allow limited size Group H rooms in Hospitals and Universities

� Allow spaces for fuel storage for generators and fire pumps

RESOURCES25

� GHS Rev. 3 (2009)

� http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev03/03files_e.html

� Comparison of Current/Previous OSHA and GHS

� https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/docs/ghsoshacomparison.pdf

� OSHA HazCom Home Page

� https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

� OSHA Quick Card (Pictograms)

� https://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Pictogram.html

� TDSHS HazCom Right to Know

� http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hazcom/default.aspx

� NFPA Codes

� www.nfpa.org/30

� www.nfpa.org/45

� www.nfpa.org/99

� ICC Codes

� http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/index.htm

QUESTIONS26

Robert S. Hicks, PE

Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

WSP+ccrd

robh@ccrd.com

713-229-7430