2. Chemical Hygiene Plan North Seattle Community College

3. General Awareness Session l Chemical Hygiene Plan l Understanding MSDSs l Practical Exercise

4. Training Overview òPurpose and Policy and Responsibilities òHazardous Chemicals on Campus òLabeling, Storage, and Disposal òMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) òInformation and Training òEmergency Procedures and Control Measures òSOP’s òExposure Monitoring and Medical Attention

5. Purpose and Policy l Purpose: »ensure that the hazards are evaluated »information conveyed to employees l Policy: »you are entitled to a safe and healthy place to work, and »have a right to know what you may be exposed to and how to protect yourself

6. Employer Responsibilities l Develop and implement a written Chemical Hygiene Plan l Inventory all hazardous materials on campus and acquire all necessary Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) l Identify hazards by labeling chemicals using MSDSs l Train employees on physical and health hazards and protective measures l Provide medical monitoring for employees

7. Employee Responsibilities 4Follow all procedures and policies relating to chemicals and follow appropriate laboratory procedures and rules as outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan 4Refrain from operations without proper instruction and/or authorization 4Seek out and request information 4Wear appropriate protective equipment 4Report accidents immediately, even minor injuries or exposures

8. Chemical Hygiene Plan Personnel l Program Administrator : Tom Griffith l Program Coordinator: Frank Deering

9. Hazardous Chemicals on Campus (pictures)

10. Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories l Corrosives - Nitric Acid l Oxidizers - Silver Nitrate l General Organic Compounds - Aniline l Caustics - Calcium Oxide l Explosive Metals - Sodium l Explosive Anhydrides and Anhydrous Compounds - Sodium Peroxide l Ketones - Acetone l Poisons - Potassium Cyanide l General Inorganic compounds - Calcium Carbide l Flammable Metals - Magnesium l Flammables - Ethanol, Butanol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone

11. Labels - Basics l Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) l Appropriate hazard warning l Name, address and emergency telephone # of the chemical manufacturer or other responsible party l Appropriate protective equipment l Carcinogenicity warning if applicable

12. Labels - Other Information l Signal word - Danger!, Warning!, or Caution! l Statement of hazard l Instructions in case of contact or exposure l First-Aid or antidote l Instructions in case of fire, spill, or leak l Instructions for container handling and storage l Never remove label and if transferred to a new container label it with appropriate information - chemical name etc

13. HMIS Label - used on campus as secondary labeling system - see cover of Hazard Communication Notebook for details

14. Labels- Symbols and Pictures

15. Labels - Example

16. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) l Chemical document put out by manufacturer detailing physical and health hazards l one for every hazardous chemical on campus l master file located in the hallway behind AS1519 l review before working with unfamiliar chemicals

17. Information on MSDSs.I l Identity and date of preparation l Manufacturer’s name and emergency tel. # l Hazard ingredients l Physical and chemical properties - flash pt., appearance and odor etc

18. Information on MSDSs.II l Control measures l Physical hazards l Routes of entry into body l Acute and chronic health effects l Carcinogenicity l Handling and storage conditions

19. Information and Training l General Awareness Session (today) l Division Training »Locate Chemical Hygiene Plan Notebook - Contains specific hazards, SOP’s, potential exposures and protective measures available »Refer all safety questions to Chemical Hygiene Officer l Employee Training Record - needs to be completed at the end of Training today

20. Chemical Sensitivities.I l 650K hazardous chemicals used in the workplace l Individual variable immune response l Low dose exposure over longer period of time can alter function of immune system

21. Chemical Sensitivities.II l Effects develop slowly l Symptoms include Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome l Examples include - pesticides, tobacco smoke, artificial fragrances, vehicle exhausts, solvents

22. Chemical Sensitivities.III l NSCC Indoor Air Quality Policy l NSCC encourages a scent and pollutant free environment l Specially designated scentfree classrooms l Compliance process - contact president’s office for copy of IAQ

23. Protective Measures.I l routes of entry »inhalation »ingestion »skin or eye contact and/or absorption l exposure = dose + duration

24. Protective Measures.III l Avoid Inhalation »use proper ventilation »use respiratory protection »Check MSDS for specific requirements

25. Protective Measures.V l Prevent Ingestion »no eating, drinking, or smoking around chemicals »wash hands frequently »label everything »read labels and MSDS’s

26. Protective Measures.VII l Prevent Skin or Eye Contact »wear protective equipment »minimize the area of exposed skin

27. Protective Measures - Review l Avoid Inhalation »use proper ventilation »use respiratory protection l Prevent Ingestion »no eating, drinking, or smoking around chemicals »wash hands frequently »read labels l Prevent Skin or Eye Contact »wear protective equipment »minimize the area of exposed skin

28. Handle With Caution l use common sense approach »read labels, follow their directions »think about consequences »treat all substances as if they are hazardous »practice good chemical hygiene

29. Emergency Procedures chemical spills l Activate alarms in larger spill (< 5 gallons) situations l Treat life threatening injuries l Evacuate and call SFD x9-911 and Campus Security x3636 l Contain the spill - read MSDS l Wear protective equipment during cleanup l Best response is preparation

30. Emergency Procedures personal contamination l flood contaminated area with water l remove contaminated clothing l rinse with water for 15 minutes l seek medical attention

31. Emergency Procedures chemical in the eye(s) l flush eyeballs and inner eyelids l forcibly hold eyes open l irrigate for at least 15 minutes l seek medical attention if irritation persists

32. Summary l You may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or chemicals products used on campus l Information is available on labels and MSDSs l Program is in place in your work area to inform and train you

33. Chemical Hygiene Plan Exercise