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Hazard Communication

The document discusses the key aspects of a hazard communication program including: 1) It is based on the US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and requires lists of chemicals, material safety data sheets, labels, and training. 2) Material safety data sheets provide important safety information about physical and health hazards of chemicals and must be available at each worksite. 3) They include details like physical properties, health effects, storage requirements, personal protective equipment needs, and disposal procedures.

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Hazard Communication

The document discusses the key aspects of a hazard communication program including: 1) It is based on the US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and requires lists of chemicals, material safety data sheets, labels, and training. 2) Material safety data sheets provide important safety information about physical and health hazards of chemicals and must be available at each worksite. 3) They include details like physical properties, health effects, storage requirements, personal protective equipment needs, and disposal procedures.

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PLEA HSE Awareness

Hazard Communication
1.1. HAZCOM STANDARD
- Based on the US OSHA’s Safety Standard 1910.1200 is
Right-to-Know”” law
sometimes called the “Right-to-Know
- Based on also the TT OSH Act Section 3

1.2. WHAT MAKES A CHEMICAL “HAZARDOUS


HAZARDOUS”” ?
A hazardous substance is any substance which can cause injury
(a physical hazard) or cause illness (a health hazard) in a person.

A hazardous substance can hurt you in one of two ways:


•If the substance can cause an explosion, fire, or cause a violent
reaction, it is called a physical hazard.
•If a substance would cause you to get sick or become ill, then it
creates a health
hazard.
1.3. REQUIREMENTS OF A HAZARD COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM

A HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME consists of:

•Lists of chemicals
•Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
•Labels and warning signs
•Training

•LABEL DIAGRAMS – NFPA (SPELL OUT) DIAMOND


•HMIS – Hazardous Material Identification System
What kind of information can be found in an MSDS?

MSDS means Material Safety Data Sheet.


•There must be a MSDS for each chemical.
•MSDS contains important safety information. It was developed
by the producer of that chemical.
•MSDS for each substance must be located at each worksite and
always available.
•MSDS must always be kept current (up-to-date).
MSDS CONTENTS
• Physical
• Health
• Storage & Handling
• PPE Requirements
• Disposal
• Fire Extinguishment
• Etc
INFORMATION FOUND IN AN MSDS
Examples of Hazardous Materials

•Asbestos • Methanol

•
•Lead
• Natural
Gas
Examples of Hazardous Materials

• Radiation • Chlorine

• Ammonia • Thinners

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