Tagout devices must warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the following: Do Not Start, Do Not Open, Do Not Close, Do Not Energize, Do Not Operate. Fixed Extinguishing Systems: Hazard warning or caution signs must be pos...
Each hazard statement has a specific hazard code, although your SDSs and Labels must include the entire statement and not simply the code number. This ensures that anyone reading the document knows exactly what to expect immediately without having to refer to a long list of codes. Annex 3 of...
When it comes to designing a hazard warning, there are two crucial rules that must always be considered: The warning has to be immediately evident. While a detailed paragraph explaining the hazard would offer a more thorough warning, reading all that text would waste valuable time -- time ...
! WARNING: Power distribution equipment must be selected for the intended application. It must be installed and serviced by competent personnel who have been trained and understand proper safety procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel and are not a substitute for adequate train-...
Liquids, Solids•SelfHeating Chemicals•Chemicals that come in contact with water, emit flammable gases•Corrosive to MetalsLabels•Must include the following information:–Product Identifier–Supplier Identification–Signal Words (Danger, Warning)–Hazard Statements (i.e., fatal if swallowed)–...
Use API color code or labels on loading arms and meters. 2. Use API color code to mark vapor recovery lines. C. Vehicles transporting bulk hazardous materials 1. A BP bill of lading (a DOT-approved document containing hazard warning information) shall be carried in th...
Having the information available in the facility is not sufficient for OSHA compliance. Facilities must alsoprovide all employees with training that covers the safety hazardsand responses necessary if there is a spill or other accident. This training should also explain how to read warning labels, ...
(f) Labels and other forms of warning. (g) Material safety data sheets. (h) Employee information and training. HazCom Program Each container of hazardous chemicals entering the workplace must be labeled or marked with: Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or importer and describe: Training is...
place to begin with in hazard communication. Employers have to be transparent with the information regarding chemical hazards in their workplaces. GHS has divided the different types of hazards intothree major classifications. These classifications must be present in the labels as required by HazCom:...
OSHAOfficeofTrainingandEducation 6 Whyisawrittenprogramrequired?EnsuresthatallemployersreceivetheinformationtheyneedtoinformandtraintheiremployeesProvidesnecessaryhazardinformationtoemployees HazComProgram (f)"Labelsandotherformsofwarning."(g)"Materialsafetydatasheets."(h)"Employeeinformationandtraining."