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Department of Environmental Technology ENVT-650-M01 Summer I 2012

Hazard Communication Training

Become familiar with OSHA Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Become informed about the potential hazards associated with the chemicals used in the workplace Learn to locate and use Material Safety Data Sheets Learn to recognize and use hazard warning labels

Learn to select the proper control methods/protective equipment (gloves, ventilation, goggles) when using chemicals

Hazard Communication refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) regulation 1910.1200, which states employees have a need and right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace

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Let Employers & Employees Know about Work Hazards & How to Protect Themselves

To

insure that employees are aware of the workplace hazards

To insure that employees can take the proper steps to reduce exposure and potential for chemical injuries To establish proper work practices

The

standard mandates information on all chemicals and their hazardous components present in the workplace be prepared and made available to the employees who work with them

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Manufacturers Importers/Distributors Employers Employees

Must determine and evaluate the hazards of chemicals they manufacture

Must prepare labels for chemical containers indicating the hazards Must develop Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals they produce (note: no standard MSDS format exists)

Must provide appropriate labels and MSDSs for those to whom they ship their chemicals

Information must be provided automaticallymeaning the employer should not have to request an MSDS containers must be labeled, tagged, or marked with required information

All

Must send a properly completed MSDS with the first shipment of a chemical

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Must

insure that the health and safety information related to hazardous chemicals in the workplace is made readily available to the employee (user)

Must insure that an MSDS for every chemical hazard is present in the workplace and is readily available for employees to review during all work shifts Establish a workplace Hazard Communication program

Must become familiar with the hazards of the chemicals used in the workplacereview MSDSs Must read and follow chemical use instruction and MSDS instructions Must use chemicals responsibly Must warn others of the hazards of chemicals in use

The

hazardous nature of the product determines whether or not it is covered the standardbut keep in mind that excessive exposure to or misuse of a seemingly non-hazardous chemical can be dangerous!!!

If the chemical is not inherently hazardous it is not covered but even a non-hazardous chemical can have an MSDS You must review the products MSDS for a listing of hazardous ingredients

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Survey the workplace and identify all potential chemical hazards

Read the labels provided regarding hazard information and determine safe use of the product

The MSDS should be reviewed for every chemical to determine if its use/misuse may be hazardous

An MSDS is a document that provides detailed information on each hazardous chemical, including its potential health effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective equipment
Created by the chemical manufacturer and should accompany every chemical shipped

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Name of Chemical (Chemical Identity) Emergency phone numbers Hazardous Ingredients (present in 1% or greater) Physical and Chemical Characteristics Fire Safety Information Health effects of the chemical Emergency and First Aid Procedures Spill and Waste disposal procedures Personal Protection recommendations Shipping Information

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All containers must be labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the material and the appropriate hazard warning (i.e. flammable or causes lung damage) A container

can come in many formsbag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, storage tank, or anything that contains a hazardous chemical

If a chemical is transferred from its original container to another container, the new container must be labeled appropriately

Labels must be legible and prominently displayed

NFPA Diamond HMIS Label

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SULFURIC ACID 3 0 2 C

Blue = Health Red = Flammability Yellow = Reactivity White = Personal Protective Equipment

Inhalation - the most common route of exposure in the occupational setting Absorption - through skin

Ingestion - least common route of occupational exposureresults from poor hygiene and/or smoking

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Sensitizers

Irritants Corrosives Asphyxiates Reproductive Hazards Carcinogens Flammables and Explosives

Sensitizers - Substances do not cause harm initially, but the body can develop a hypersensitive reaction and exposure to the product in the future may cause allergic reactions Irritants - Cause immediate reddening or inflammatory response of exposed areas upon contactusually affect the eyes, nose, and throat

Corrosives - Cause instant pain and burning and destruction to human skin at site of contact
Asphyxiants

- Interfere with the bodys ability to use oxygencauses suffocation due to lack of oxygen

Reproductive Hazards - Substances that damage reproductive system and can affect the fetus

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Substitution

Ventilation Good Housekeeping Personal Hygiene Personal Protective Equipment

Substitution - Replace the hazardous chemical with a chemical or product that is not as toxic

Ventilation - Always use adequate ventilation when using hazardous chemicals

Good Housekeeping - Keep work area neat and organized, this reduces the chances of spills and falls

Personal Hygiene - Always wash your hands after using hazardous chemicals because chemicals can be inadvertently ingested or absorbed

Personal Protective Equipment - Includes such things as respirators, gloves, safety glasses, chemical protective suits, etc.

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Respirators - Used only when there is no other way to reduce exposure Used to protect respiratory system from airborne hazards such as gases, dusts, mists, fibers, etc. Must use proper respirator for the contaminant of concern All respirator selection and use should be managed by the EH&S officeNEVER choose your own respirator without consultation with EH&S

Gloves - Used to prevent absorption of chemicals through skin.

Must select appropriate glove for the chemicals you are using

Safety Glasses - Used to protect eyes from damagetypically physical hazards Safety goggles - Should be used whenever there is the potential for chemical splash

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Must be prepared by the employer Must address specific hazards of job Must list chemicals used in the workplace Must designate responsible individuals for the program Must indicate where chemical hazard information (i.e MSDSs) will be made available to employees

Requirements Location

of the regulations

and availability of MSDSs chemicals used in the workplace

Hazardous Physical Proper Details

and health hazards

use of personal protection equipment and location of the written plan

In

the event of a chemical spill or exposure contact your Safety Department IMMEDIATELY the location of emergency phones and phone numbers in all of your work areas the location of emergency equipment fire extinguishers, safety showers, first aid kits and make sure you know how to use them in an emergency

Know

Know

PROTECTION

FROM CHEMICAL INJURIES IS LARGELY CONTROLLED BY THE EMPLOYEE SO PLEASE TAKE YOUR ROLE SERIOUSLY!

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Working with or around hazardous chemicals does not necessarily mean that a persons health will be affected.

The link between hazardous chemicals and adverse health effects lies in

EXPOSURE

Questions?

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