Nfpa Labeling System Blue

Two important chemical hazard labeling systems used in healthcare facilities are the hazardous materials identification system hmis and the national fire protection association nfpa nfpa 704 system.

Nfpa labeling system blue. The national fire protection association nfpa developed a hazard identification system for emergency responders that is still in use today. Nfpa 704 is a labeling system used to identify hazardous materials. Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response this standard presents a simple readily recognized and easily understood system of markings commonly referred to as the nfpa hazard diamond that provides an immediate general sense of the hazards of a material and the severity of these hazards as. Special w or ox from the nfpa website.

Nfpa dot and osha placard and pictograms 3. Nfpa 704 does not specify when a container tank or facility must label with the 704 diamond. Both have four sections colored blue red yellow and white. Instability hazard 0 4 white.

Occupational safety and health administration osha revised their hazard communication standard hcs the hcs ensures chemical safety in the workplace through three labeling systems. This section briefly explains the nfpa system. Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response is a standard maintained by the u s based national fire protection association. When am i required to use the nfpa 704 rating system.

The marker is simple with 4 color coded regions that designate these various hazard levels. Back in 2012 the u s. It is published by the national fire protection association nfpa 704 is a supplemental labeling system specifically intended for emergency responders though other people can read and benefit from these labels in normal working conditions. Flammability hazard 0 4 yellow.

Health hazard 0 4 red. National fire protection association the national fire association nfpa has developed a color coded number system called nfpa 704. Hazardous materials identification system hmis national fire protection association nfpa and the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals ghs. Blue on the left indicating level of health hazard.

In the past some chemical manufacturers used nfpa diamonds on their products but now labels are required to use ghs labeling. One question people often have is concerning the nfpa 704 diamond marker. At first glance the hmis and nfpa labeling systems appear quite similar. Nfpa 704 color diamond reference.