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RESERVICES PUBLIC Appendix A <br /> Hazardous Materials Identification System <br /> (HMIS) <br /> This HMIS is based on a comprehensive system for hazardous material identification. This <br /> system conveys chemical identity by chemical or common names, code numbers or other <br /> descriptive terms, which clearly identify the material for hazard information purposes. The acute <br /> health, flammability, and reactivity hazards are communicated by numerical ratings inserted on <br /> the label itself. <br /> Hazard Index (HI) <br /> The description of the numerical Hazard Index (HI) is shown as follows: <br /> 4 Severe Hazard <br /> 3 Serious Hazard <br /> 2 Moderate Hazard <br /> 1 Slight Hazard <br /> 0 Minimal Hazard <br /> These designations will be inserted (written) with indelible ink by each hazard on the label, i.e., <br /> Health, Flammability, Reactivity. That information is obtained from the MSDS or other sources <br /> by the Regional Safety & Health Office or Facility Safety Representative. <br /> Definitions of Hazard Categories: <br /> Health Hazard (Blue Section) <br /> 4 Danger: May be fatal on short exposure. Specialized protective equipment <br /> required. <br /> 3 Warning: Corrosive or Toxic —avoid skin contact or inhalation. <br /> 2 Warning: Maybe harmful il'inhaled or absorbed. <br /> 1 Caution: May cause irritation <br /> 0 No unusual hazard <br /> Fire Hazard (Red Section) <br /> 4 Danger: Flammable gas or extremely flammable liquid. <br /> 3 Warning: Flammable liquid, flash point below 100 degrees F. <br /> 2 Caution: Combustible liquid, flash point of 100 degrees F to 200 degrees F. <br /> I Combustible il'heated. <br /> 0 Not combustible. <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br /> ©2009 Republic Services 0110212011 Hazard Communication Program <br />