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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and NFPA query
Date: Friday, October 17, 2014 2:18:08 PM
Author: Eric Clark <erclark**At_Symbol_Here**ph.lacounty.gov> 		Next by Date:
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and NFPA query
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 21:19:12 +0000
Author: "Shoshenskiy, Nicole"

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From: Jim <jchem56**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and NFPA query
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:47:13 -0400
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I agree with your statement making sure lab staff understanding what chemicals they dealing with suggestions; but include the staff that transport the chemicals within the organization and/or agency. As a precautionary procedure, I rather have laboratory personnel supervised location storage when non-lab personnel move or store chemical shipments.




Jimmie Julion, MSPH


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From: Eric Clark <erclark**At_Symbol_Here**PH.LACOUNTY.GOV>
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Sent: Fri, Oct 17, 2014 1:38 pm
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and NFPA query

The NFPA or HMIS labels, or something from another "competent authority" are for workplace containers you transfer chemicals to.  But you're right, you don't need that if you're using the original distributor's labeling. 
 
In my opinion the NFPA and HMIS labels are basically a courtesy for fire fighters.    
 
One problem with just using those pictogram placards is you still have to be careful about the corrosives, because it doesn't distinguish between acids and bases - or even that DOT quarter-inch steel corrosive definition that has nothing to do with pH.  So if somebody's not careful and sorts chemicals solely based on the pictograms, they just might put all the acids and bases in the same cabinet.  So you have to make sure everybody in the lab understands that, and exactly what those chemicals are that they're dealing with. 
 
Eric
 
Eric Clark, MS, CHMM, CCHO
Safety Officer, Public Health Scientist III
Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory
 
 
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of George D. McCallion
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 8:13 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] GHS and NFPA query
 
Dear DCHAS members,
It seems that from the attached OSHA HazComm info,
The NFPA labeling might no longer be required. From a Hazardous Materials Technician level (completing this in Oct.) I would use that placard as fist line if identification. Any ideas as to why it might not be required?
 
Thank you in advance.
 
Sincerely,
George
 
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