1. Denver Harbor OSHA Training
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Spill Clean-Up and Blood Borne Pathogens

2. DENVER HARBOR MATERIALS SAFETY POLICY (Control and Use of Flammable, Toxic and Caustic Materials)
To lessen potential hazardous conditions that can cause serious injury or death, there are strict operational procedures which govern and control the purchase, distribution, storage, use and disposal of all flammable, toxic and caustic materials.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be readily available for all flammable, toxic and caustic materials utilized within the facility.

3. DEFINITIONS
Flammable: A substance having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit - easily ignited and quick burning.
Toxic: A substance which has the capacity, through chemical reaction or mixture, to produce injury or harm to the body by entry through absorption, ingestion, inhalation, or injection.
Caustic: A substance with the capability of burning, destroying or eating away organic tissue by chemical reaction - Corrosive.

4. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and vendors to convey hazard information to users.
MSDS’s should be obtained when a chemical is purchased.
A chemical inventory list, and MSDS, for each chemical are required to be maintained.

5. THE PURPOSE OF A MSDS INFORM THE PUBLIC Material’s physical properties
Material’s fast-acting health effects that make it dangerous
The level of protective gear/equipment
First aid treatment
Preplanning and responding to accidents
MSDS to let you know what you are handling, what to do if exposed or if spills

6. WHERE TO GET A MSDS Manufacturers Internet Distributors
Vermont Safety Information Resources
Over 100,000 MSDSs
Distributors
When we are looking for data . . .
Contact Manufacturers directly
Contact distributors
Search Internet, many options, lab uses the one listed here.

7. WHAT IS ON A MSDS MSDS Dictionary General Layout Example
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Example
Dictionary contains very easy to follow definitions of each of the sections and key phrases used
Two main forms of an MSDS:
OSHA
ANSI
Go over OSHA quickly (shorter form)
Extended overview of ANSI (more info)
Example handout of aqueous based cleaner

8. OSHA MSDS SETUP Section I Section V Section II Section VI Section III
Supplier Information
Section II
Hazard Ingredients / Identity Information
Section III
Physical / Chemical Properties
Section IV
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Section V
Reactivity Data
Section VI
Health Hazard Data
Section VII
Precautions For Safe Handling and Use
Section VIII
Control Measures
8 sections

9. ANSI MSDS SECTION I & II SECTION I SECTION II
Chemical Product & Company Identification
Synonyms
CAS No
Molecular Weight
Chemical Formula
Product Codes
SECTION II
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient
CAS No
Percent
Hazardous
16 sections
1. Who makes it, where are they located, how to contact them
Lists other names of chemical,
Lists the chemical abstract series number (eliminates guess work about synonyms)
Formula and mw
All to help you determine if this is really the chemical you are dealing with
2. List of any hazardous chemicals in product
Components % make up (range)

10. ANSI MSDS SECTION III Hazard Identification Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Chronic Exposure
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions
Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview
Health Rating
Flammability Rating
Reactivity Rating
Contact Rating
Lab Protective Equip
Storage Color Code
3. Explains potential hazard associated with product

11. ANSI MSDS SECTION IV & V SECTION IV SECTION V First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
SECTION V
Fire Fighting Measures
Fire
Explosion
Fire Extinguishing Media
Special Information
4. First Aid for typical routes of exposure
5. Fire Fighting
What types of extinguishers/materials to use in case of fire, explosion, and other special circumstances

12. ANSI MSDS SECTION VI, VII, VIII
Accidental Release Measures
SECTION VII
Handling & Storage
SECTION VIII
Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits
Ventilation System
Personal Respirators
Skin Protection
Eye Protection
6. What to do if chemical is released to environment (indoor/outdoor)
7. How to handle product, special storage arrangements
8. What type of protective equipment to use
range from gloves and goggles to full body apron and face shield.
Covers the main routes of exposure again (eyes, skin, breathing, ingesting)

13. ANSI MSDS SECTION IX & X SECTION X SECTION IX Stability and Reactivity
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization
Incompatibilities
Conditions to Avoid
SECTION IX
Properties
Appearance
Odor
Solubility
Specific Gravity pH
% Volatiles by volume
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Vapor Density (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate(BuAc=1)
Vapor Pressure
9. Physical properties of product
Helps in the identification of situations to avoid
(i.e. with a low flash point <140F, avoid heat)
10. Stability and Reactivity
-What happens over time, will it convert to something that is more hazardous or less hazardous.
-What will it do when exposed to something, what type of reaction will take place, will it form acid, base or something really nasty

14. ANSI MSDS SECTION XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV
SECTION XIV
Transportation Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
International (Water, I.M.O.)
Proper Shipping Name
Hazard Class
UN/NA
Information reported for product/size
SECTION XV
Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
Federal, State & Int. Regulations
SECTION XI
Toxicological Information
SECTION XII
Ecological Information
Environmental Fate
Environmental Toxicity
SECTION XIII
Disposal Considerations
11. How toxic is it
12. How bad is it to the ecology (wildlife)
Where does it go
13. How to get rid of used product
14. Transportation regulations, labeling and restrictions
15. Regulatory Information, what lists is the product on
EPA, OSHA

15. ANSI MSDS SECTION XVI Other Information NFPA Ratings
Label Hazard Warning
Label Precautions
Label First Aid
Product Use
Revision Information
Disclaimer
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16. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM
HMIS/NFPA
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
4 = Severe Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
2 = Moderate Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard
0 = Minimal Hazard
PPE = If not listed here, see section 8
The Quick Check and what the numbers mean

17. WHAT IS MISSING FROM MSDS
Operating Conditions
Equipment
Concentrations
Temperatures
Time
Substrate
Contaminants
Technical Data Sheets
This information is related to cleaning products.
The missing information can usually be found on the Technical Data Sheets.

18. Getting Chemical Information
TURI –
Chemical Factsheets-
Toxicological, Occupational, Medical, & Environmental Series (TOMES) Database
Merck Chemical Index
Listing of chemicals and their properties
Helps to fill any missing or misunderstood information
Merck Index provides more scientific information about the constituents of the product you are looking at.
TOMES, provides a lot of information about products in several areas of interest

19. Getting Chemical Information
Toxnet
New Jersey Chemical Factsheets
Extoxnet – pesticide information profiles, chemical factsheets
Merck Index provides more scientific information about the constituents of the product you are looking at.
TOMES, provides a lot of information about products in several areas of interest

20. NFPA Rating
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a system for indicating the health, flammability and reactivity hazards of chemicals.

21. General Rating System- Labels
Health (Blue)
4 Danger - May be fatal on short exposure. Specialized protective equipment required
3 Warning - Corrosive or toxic. Avoid skin contact or inhalation
2 Warning - May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed
1 Caution - May be irritating
0 Safe - No unusual hazard
Sample, showing different sections

22. SPILL CLEAN-UP
Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the time of the spill. Major spills may require special treatment, equipment or emergency assistance.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as rubber gloves and goggles, shall be available to juveniles and staff when dealing with hazardous materials.
An approved spill kit should be readily available to all staff.
When necessary, report the chemical spill and call 911 if there are any injuries.
When necessary, restrict access to the spill area.
If the spilled chemical is flammable, make sure that there is no smoking in the area and turn off machinery and other power equipment.

23. BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS FIRST - Remember Universal Precautions!!
All blood/body fluids should be treated as contaminated.
Utilize spill kits and PPE.
Follow proper disposal of infectious waste procedures.
Laundry may require a different procedure.
Wash hands after handling any blood/body fluids and after removing gloves.

24. HAND WASHING
Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections.
Wash your hands often and thoroughly, paying special attention to the area around and under your fingernails.
Wash Hands:
When arriving to work.
Before and after eating.
After using the restroom.
After removing gloves.
Before leaving work at the end of the day.
Gloves are not a substitute for routine hand washing - rather an added protection.

25. DISPOSAL OF INFECTIOUS WASTE
Blood and body fluid spills are to be placed in a bio-hazard (red) trash bag.
The bag, then placed in the appropriate container for its disposal.

26. BLOOD/BODY FLUID SOILED LAUNDRY
Linens and clothing contaminated with blood, excessive body fluids or other potentially infectious materials should be handled as little as possible, with minimum agitation, to prevent exposure to personnel and environment.
The contaminated laundry should then be placed in the appropriate bag, so that it is easily identifiable, and sent out to the laundry service.

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