| Document ID (ISN) | 58655 |
| CIS number |
92-1673 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-86587-256-2 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Title |
Hazard Communication Standard inspection manual |
| Bibliographic information |
Government Institutes Inc., 4 Research Place, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850, USA, 3rd edition, May 1991. 203p. Bibl.ref. |
| Abstract |
This instruction establishes policies and provides clarification to ensure uniform enforcement of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Contents: text, clarifications and interpretations of the HCS; sample letter for enquiries regarding missing or deficient material safety data sheets (MSDS) and labels; general guidance for evaluation of hazards; guide for reviewing MSDS completeness; sample MSDS form; list of substances known to be carcinogenic; permissible exposure limits for air contaminants; voluntary training guidelines; access to employee exposure and medical records; occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories; hazardous waste operations and emergency response. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
information dissemination; USA; information of personnel; safety and health documentation; harmful substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; carcinogens; list of chemical substances; limitation of exposure; hazard evaluation; warning notices; safety and health training; health service records; inspection; enforcement; directive; comment on standard; emergency organization |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Administration, legislation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Safety and health information
OSH training
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