Explain the difference between hazard classifications A8 and

Explain the difference between hazard classifications A.8 and A.9 according to OSHA 1910 1200.

Solution

OSHA_ stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is a part of the United States Department of Labor. It covers most private sector employers andtheir workers. The mission of OSHA is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

The Hazard Communication Standards (HCS) also known as the \'\'Right to know law\". The first category of the hazard Classification is the 26 CFR 1910.1200-It requires the Chemical manufacturers and the importers to evaluate the chemical products of their workplace or imported by them to determinr the hazard Classes and when appropriate the category of each class. mandatiry c;assification consideration are given under 29CFR 1910.1210 Appendix A(Health hazard Criteria) and Appendix B (Physical Criteria).

A8 is for SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY SINGLE EXPOSURE-means specific non-lethal target organ toxicity arising froma single exposure to a chemical. All significant health effects that can impair function, both reversible and irreversible, immediate and/or delayed, and not specifically addressed in A1-A7 and A10.

A.9- is for SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY RELATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE-means specific target organ toxicity arising from repeated exposure to a substance or mixture. All significant health effects that can impair function, both reversible and irreversible, immediate and/or delayed, and not specifically addressed in A1-A7 and A10.