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OSHA is proposing to modify its existing Hazard Communication
Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations’ (UN) Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
OSHA has made a preliminary determination that the proposed
modifications will improve the quality and consistency of information
provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and
associated protective measures. The Agency anticipates this improved
information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that
employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be
exposed, and in reducing the incidence of chemical-related
occupational illnesses and injuries.
The proposed modifications to the standard include revised
criteria for classification of chemical hazards; revised labeling
provisions that include requirements for use of standardized signal
words, pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements; a
specified format for safety data sheets; and related revisions to
definitions of terms used in the standard, requirements for employee
training on labels and safety data sheets. OSHA is also proposing to
modify provisions of a number of other standards, including standards
for flammable and combustible liquids, process safety management, and
most substance-specific health standards, to ensure consistency with
the modified HCS requirements.
These are the types of violations that may be cited and the
penalties that may be proposed:
Other-Than-Serious Violation -- A violation that has a
direct relationship to job safety and health, but probably would
not cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA may assess a
penalty from $0 to $1,000 for each violation. The agency may
adjust a penalty for an other-than-serious violation downward by
as much as 95 percent, depending on the employer's good faith
(demonstrated efforts to comply with the Act), history of previous
violations, and size of business.
Serious Violation -- A violation where there is a
substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could
result. OSHA assesses the penalty for a serious violation from
$1,500 to $7,000 depending on the gravity of the violation. OSHA
may adjust a penalty for a serious violation downward based on the
employer's good faith, history of previous violations, and size of
business.
Willful Violation -- A violation that the employer
intentionally and knowingly commits. The employer is aware that a
hazardous condition exists, knows that the condition violates a
standard or other obligation of the Act, and makes no reasonable
effort to eliminate it. OSHA may propose penalties of up to
$70,000 for each willful violation. The minimum willful penalty is
$5,000.
An employer who is convicted in a criminal
proceeding of a willful violation of a standard that has resulted
in the death of an employee may be fined up to $250,000 (or
$500,000 if the employer is a corporation) or imprisoned up to 6
months, or both. A second conviction doubles the possible term of
imprisonment.(3)
Repeated Violation -- A violation of any standard,
regulation, rule, or order where, upon reinspection, a
substantially similar violation is found and the original citation
has become a final order. Violations can bring a fine or up to
$70,000 for each such violation within the previous 3 years. To
calculate repeated violations, OSHA adjusts the initial penalty
for the size and then multiplies by a factor of 2, 5, or 10
depending on the size of the business.
Failure-to-Abate -- Failure to correct a prior
violation may bring a civil penalty of up to $7,000 for each day
that the violation continues beyond the prescribed abatement date.
Additional violations for which OSHA may issue
citations and proposed penalties are as follows:
Falsifying records, reports, or applications can, upon
conviction, bring a criminal fine of $10,000 or up to 6 months in
jail, or both.
Violating posting requirements may bring a civil penalty of
$7,000.
Assaulting a compliance officer or otherwise resisting,
opposing, intimidating, or interfering with a compliance officer
in the performance of his or her duties is a criminal offense and
is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for
not more than 3 years.
Citations and penalty procedures may differ
somewhat in states with their own occupational safety and health
programs.
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Caution Signs Caution employees
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The
CAUTION header is used to indicate a hazardous
situation which may result in minor or moderate
injury. However, Caution should not be used when
there is a possibility of death or serious injury.
Caution should not be considered for property damage
accidents unless personal injury risk is present.
Signs are available in 2 sizes and 3 materials.
Warning Signs Warn employees of
potentially hazardous situations
The
WARNING header is used when there is a hazardous
situation which has some probability of death or
severe injury. It should not be considered for
property damage unless personal injury risk is
present. Signs are available in 2 sizes and 3
materials.
Notice Signs Visual reminders
for a safer, more efficient workplace
Notice
headers provide information of a general type in
order to avoid confusion or misunderstanding. Signs
are available in 2 sizes and 3 materials.
Any
time an employee or worker needs to enter a confined
space, the procedures outlined in 1910.146 must be
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NFPA Sign Kit Sign panels with numbers and
symbol assortment
Kit
combines signs, symbols and numbers to get you started marking
hazardous areas. When you know which chemicals you'll need to mark,
this kit will provide you with all the components. Signal panels
comply with NFPA standard 704. Use either indoors or out on drums,
tanks, containers and buildings. Each kit contains 5 blank NFPA
diamonds and enough die-cut numbers and chemical symbols to mark
each sign. Vinyl signs have pressure-sensitive adhesive backing and
aluminum signs have mounting holes.
Vinyl,
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The high performance plastic and aluminum signs should be mounted
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Hazard Warning Labels Just the right size to place where
they're most likely to be seen
Put
OSHA warning labels on equipment, machinery, storage containers,
etc. Self-adhesive vinyl labels can withstand temperatures up to
176°F. Labels are 5"w x 3-1/2"h.
Many labels are also available in 2-1/2"w x
1-3/4"h and 7"w x 5"h.
Durable
plastic tags with write-on surface withstand moisture, grease and
dirt. Top hole is reinforced with a brass grommet. Tags measure 3"w
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Sold in packages of 5 identical tags and
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OSHA is proposing to modify its existing Hazard Communication
Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations’ (UN) Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
OSHA has made a preliminary determination that the proposed
modifications will improve the quality and consistency of information
provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and
associated protective measures. The Agency anticipates this improved
information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that
employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be
exposed, and in reducing the incidence of chemical-related
occupational illnesses and injuries.
