SDS Section 8 (Tab “8.2 Exposure-protection”)
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1. PPE pictograms (optional) — Use the drop-down menu to add personal protection pictograms to this section of the generated SDS. The box above the table allows you to enlarge or reduce the; the default size is 48 pixels.
2. Body protection (optional) — If needed, select appropriate PPE to cover areas of the worker’s body. If you have already identified body PPE in the Skin protection field on tab “8.1 Exposure-protection”, then skip this field.
3. Respiratory protection — If needed, specify breathing apparatus, cartridges, or other means to protect the worker. Example: “Full-face, air purifying respirator with purple/black colored cartridges”. If protection is unnecessary, indicate “Not applicable” or a similar phrase; do not live this field empty.
4. Thermal hazards (optional) — If relevant, indicate how the specified body protection equipment should be constructed and/or used to minimize thermal hazards.
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SDS Section 8 (Tab “8.2 Exposure-protection”) — details
Contents
I. Features specific to SDS Section 8 (Tab “8.2 Exposure-protection”)
PPE Pictograms (small list, top left; optional)
A4.3.8 SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
A4.3.8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
A4.3.8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
I. Features specific to SDS Section 8 (Tab “8.2 Exposure-protection”)
The regulatory information in this discussion repeats the information on the previous tab (“8.1 Exposure-protection”).
PPE Pictograms (small list, top left; optional)
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II. OSHA guidance
From: “OSHA Brief: Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets”, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.html.
This section indicates the exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize worker exposure. The required information consists of:
· OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs), and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the safety data sheet, where available.
· Appropriate engineering controls (e.g., use local exhaust ventilation, or use only in an enclosed system).
· Recommendations for personal protective measures to prevent illness or injury from exposure to chemicals, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., appropriate types of eye, face, skin or respiratory protection needed based on hazards and potential exposure).
· Any special requirements for PPE, protective clothing or respirators (e.g., type of glove material, such as PVC or nitrile rubber gloves; and breakthrough time of the glove material).
III. UN guidance
From "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)", 7th Ed., by Secretariat, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). ©2017, United Nations. Reprinted with the permission of the United Nations.
A4.3.8 SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Within this guidance the term “occupational exposure limit(s)” refers to limits in the air of the workplace or biological limit values. In addition, for the purposes of this document “exposure control” means the full range of specific protection and prevention measures to be taken during use in order to minimize worker and environmental exposure. Engineering control measures that are needed to minimize exposure to, and risks associated with the hazards of, the substance or mixture should be included in this section.
A4.3.8.1 Control parameters
A4.3.8.1.1 Where available, list the occupational exposure limits (limits in the air of the workplace or biological limit values), including notations, for a substance and for each of the ingredients of a mixture. If air contaminants are formed when using the substance or mixture as intended available occupational exposure limits for these should also be listed. If an occupational exposure limit exists for the country or region in which the SDS is being supplied, this should be listed. The source of the occupational exposure limit should be stated on the SDS. When listing occupational exposure limits, use the chemical identity as specified in section 3 (Composition/Information on ingredients) of the SDS.
A4.3.8.1.2 Where available, list the biological limit values, including notations, for a substance and for each of the ingredients of a mixture. Where possible, the biological limit value should be relevant to the countries or regions in which the SDS is being supplied. The source of the biological limit value should be stated on the SDS. When listing biological limit values, use the chemical identity as specified in section 3 of the SDS.
A4.3.8.1.3 Where a control banding approach is recommended for providing protection in relation to specific uses then sufficient detail should be given to enable effective management of the risk. The context and limitations of the specific control banding recommendation should be made clear.
A4.3.8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
The description of appropriate exposure control measures should relate to the intended modes of use of the substance or mixture. Sufficient information should be provided to enable a proper risk assessment to be carried out. Indicate when special engineering controls are necessary, and specify which type. Examples include:
(a) “maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure standards”, using engineering controls if necessary;
(b) “use local exhaust ventilation when…”;
(c) “use only in an enclosed system”;
(d) “use only in spray paint booth or enclosure”;
(e) “use mechanical handling to reduce human contact with materials”; or
(f) “use explosive dust handling controls”.
The information provided here should complement that provided under section 7 (Handling and storage) of the SDS.
A4.3.8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
A4.3.8.3.1 Consistent with good occupational hygiene practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used in conjunction with other control measures, including engineering controls, ventilation and isolation. See also section 5 (Fire- fighting measures) of the SDS for specific fire/chemical PPE advice.
A4.3.8.3.2 Identify the PPE needed to minimize the potential for illness or injury due to exposure from the substance or mixture, including:
a. Eye/face protection: specify the type of eye protection and/or face shield required, based on the hazard of the substance or mixture and potential for contact;
b. Skin protection: specify the protective equipment to be worn (e.g. type of gloves, boots, bodysuit) based on the hazards associated with the substance or mixture and the potential for contact;
c. Respiratory protection: specify appropriate types of respiratory protection based on the hazard and potential for exposure, including air-purifying respirators and the proper purifying element (cartridge or canister) or breathing apparatus; and
d. Thermal hazards: when specifying protective equipment to be worn for materials that represent a thermal hazard, special consideration should be given to the construction of the PPE.
A4.3.8.3.3 Special requirements may exist for gloves or other protective clothing to prevent skin, eye or lung exposure. Where relevant, this type of PPE should be clearly stated. For example, “PVC gloves” or “nitrile rubber gloves”, and thickness and breakthrough time of the glove material. Special requirements may exist for respirators.
IV. European Union guidance
From: "COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)". Official Journal of the European Union, 26.6.2020.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
This section of the safety data sheet shall describe the applicable occupational exposure limits and necessary risk management measures.
Where a chemical safety report is required, the information in this section of the safety data sheet shall be consistent with the information given for the identified uses in the chemical safety report and the exposure scenarios showing control of risk from the chemical safety report set out in the annex to the safety data sheet.
8.1 Control parameters
8.1.1. Where available, the following national limit values, including the legal basis of each of them, which are currently applicable in the Member State in which the safety data sheet is being provided shall be listed for the substance or for each of the substances in the mixture. When listing occupational exposure limit values, the chemical identity as specified in section 3 shall be used.
8.1.1.1. the national occupational exposure limit values that correspond to Union occupational exposure limit values in accordance with Directive 98/24/EC, including any notations as referred to in Article 2(3) of Commission Decision 2014/113/EU (5);
8.1.1.2. the national occupational exposure limit values that correspond to Union limit values in accordance with Directive 2004/37/EC, including any notations as referred to in Article 2(3) of Decision 2014/113/EU;
8.1.1.3. any other national occupational exposure limit values;
8.1.1.4. the national biological limit values that correspond to Union biological limit values in accordance with Directive 98/24/EC, including any notations as referred to in Article 2(3) of Decision 2014/113/EU;
8.1.1.5 any other national biological limit values.
8.1.2. Information on currently recommended monitoring procedures shall be provided at least for the most relevant substances.
8.1.3. If air contaminants are formed when using the substance or mixture as intended, applicable occupational exposure limit values and/or biological limit values for these shall also be listed.
8.1.4. Where a chemical safety report is required or where a DNEL as referred to in Section 1.4 of Annex I or a PNEC as referred to in Section 3.3 of Annex I is available, the relevant DNELs and PNECs for the substance shall be given for the exposure scenarios from the chemical safety report set out in the annex to the safety data sheet.
8.1.5. Where a control banding approach is used to decide on risk management measures in relation to specific uses, sufficient detail shall be given to enable effective management of the risk. The context and limitations of the specific control banding recommendation shall be made clear.
8.2 Exposure controls
The information required in the present subsection shall be provided, unless an exposure scenario containing that information is attached to the safety data sheet.
Where the supplier has waived a test under Section 3 of Annex XI, he shall indicate the specific conditions of use relied on to justify the waiving.
Where a substance has been registered as an isolated intermediate (on-site or transported), the supplier shall indicate that this safety data sheet is consistent with the specific conditions relied on to justify the registration in accordance with Article 17 or 18.
8.2.1. Appropriate engineering controls
The description of appropriate exposure control measures shall relate to the identified use(s) of the substance or mixture as referred to in subsection 1.2. This information shall be sufficient to enable the employer to carry out an assessment of risk to the safety and health of workers arising from the presence of the substance or mixture in accordance with Articles 4 to 6 of Directive 98/24/EC and Articles 3 to 5 of Directive 2004/37/EC, where appropriate.
This information shall complement that already given under Section 7.
8.2.2. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
8.2.2.1. The information on use of personal protective equipment shall be consistent with good occupational hygiene practices and in conjunction with other control measures, including engineering controls, ventilation and isolation. Where appropriate, Section 5 shall be referred to for specific fire/chemical personal protective equipment advice.
8.2.2.2. Taking into account Council Directive 89/686/EEC (1) and referring to the appropriate CEN standards, detailed specifications shall be given on which equipment will provide adequate and suitable protection, including:
(a) Eye/face protection
The type of eye/face protection equipment required shall be specified based on the hazard of the substance or mixture and potential for contact, such as safety glasses, safety goggles, face-shield.
(b) Skin protection
(i) Hand protection
The type of gloves to be worn when handling the substance or mixture shall be clearly specified based on the hazard of the substance or mixture and potential for contact and with regard to the amount and duration of dermal exposure, including:
— the type of material and its thickness,
— the typical or minimum breakthrough times of the glove material,
If necessary, any additional hand protection measures shall be indicated.
(ii) Other
If it is necessary to protect a part of the body other than the hands, the type and quality of protection equipment required shall be specified, such as gauntlets, boots, bodysuit based on the hazards associated with the substance or mixture and the potential for contact.
If necessary, any additional skin protection measures and specific hygiene measures shall be indicated.
(c) Respiratory protection
For gases, vapours, mist or dust, the type of protective equipment to be used shall be specified based on the hazard and potential for exposure, including air-purifying respirators, specifying the proper purifying element (cartridge or canister), the adequate particulate filters and the adequate masks, or self-contained breathing apparatus.
(d) Thermal hazards
When specifying protective equipment to be worn for materials that represent a thermal hazard, special consideration shall be given to the construction of the personal protective equipment.
8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls
The information required by the employer to fulfil his commitments under Union environmental protection legislation shall be specified.
Where a chemical safety report is required, a summary of the risk management measures that adequately control exposure of the environment to the substance shall be given for the exposure scenarios set out in the annex to the safety data sheet.
V. Health Canada guidance
From: "Technical Guidance on the Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations, WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements", Cat.: H129-64/1-2016E-PDF. December 2016. ©2016, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Health.
This section provides the occupational exposure limit values, biological limit values, information on engineering and/or administrative controls, and information on personal protective measures when using the hazardous product in order to minimize exposure. The required information consists of:
· Description of control parameters, including occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values and the source of those values
· Description of appropriate engineering controls (e.g., use local or general exhaust ventilation, use only in an enclosed system or limit workers’ exposure in exposure time, etc.)
· Description of personal protective measures to minimize exposure and prevent adverse effects from exposure, such as personal protective equipment to be worn by the worker (e.g., lab coat, appropriate types of eye, face, skin or respiratory protection needed based on hazards and potential exposure, and type of glove material)
[rev. 4.8.2021]
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