The nfpa diamond provides a quick visual representation of the health hazard flammability reactivity and special hazards that a chemical may pose during a fire.
Hazardous chemical labeling system.
The hazardous materials identification system hmis is a numerical hazard rating that incorporates the use of labels with color developed by the american coatings association as a compliance aid for the osha hazard communication hazcom standard.
This section briefly explains the nfpa system.
Handling and use of hazardous chemicals thereby allowing them to avoid injuries and illnesses related to exposures to hazardous chemicals.
Monday january 20 2014 u s.
Hazardous materials markings hazardous materials warning labels hazardous materials warning placards general guidelines on use of warning labels and placards last updated.
Employers who only store chemicals have the flexibility to use osha s new labeling system or choose to continue using the old nfpa 704 hazard rating system or hazardous material information system hmis.
The revised hcs changes the existing hazard communication standard hcs hazcom 1994 1 from a performance based standard to one that has more structured requirements for the labeling of chemicals.