Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Student Text
29 CFR 1910.138 Occupational Hand Protection
29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure
Following is an overview of these standards.
Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
OSHA has written a standard that requires employers to
identify the hazards present in the work place. The hazard
communication standard, written in 1987, outlines methods
for identifying and communicating the presence of hazards.
Also known as the employee Right-to-Know law, the
hazard communication standard applies to all chemicals
that pose hazards to the workers. This standard categorizes
chemicals based on their threat to human health. Hazards
at hazardous waste operations and emergency response
sites can be classed into two categories: safety hazards and
chemical hazards.
Chemical hazards pose either a health hazard or a physical
hazard to the worker. While there are two broad categories
of hazards, the hazard communication standard only addresses
the chemical hazards present in the work place.
Safety hazards consist of hazards such as noise or thermal
extremes. Safety hazards result from conditions in the
work place that might harm workers. Safety hazards
include:
• High noise levels
• Oxygen deficient or enriched conditions
• Shock hazards
• Static discharges
• Mechanical hazards
• Thermal extremes
• Poor ergonomics
• Hazards from welding/cutting/brazing operations
• Excavation hazards
• Hazards from ionizing radiation
Safety hazards can be identified in the work place using
good hazard communication labels. Various types of
hazards are shown on the following pages.
1-60 Module 1: Regulations