1. Hazard Communication
Alexander Archie
Compliance Enforcement Supervisor
Chief Engineer's Office
Northern Region
5500 Snyder Avenue
Office: (775)
Cell: (775)

2. Hazard Communication
Keith Jaquillard
Compliance Enforcement Officer
Chief Engineer's Office
3955 West Russell Road
Office: (702)
Cell: (702)

3. Chemical Safety on the Job
Hazard Communication 29 CFR NDOC Administrative Regulation 443
Chemical Safety on the Job

4. We use many chemicals… We want you to know how to use them safely
You will learn about…
The Hazard Communication Standard
NDOC Written Program
Labeling
Material Safety Data Sheets
Spill Response
Who to ask for more information

5. Close Encounters with Chemicals
We encounter chemicals almost every day
Filling your vehicle with gas
Cleaning the bathroom
Applying pesticides or insecticides
Using solvents or acids at work
Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not handled properly

6. Right to Know
OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure safety when working with hazardous chemicals
You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals

7. Hazard Communication Standard
Chemical Manufacturers Must:
Determine a chemical’s hazards
Provide labels and MSDSs
Employers must:
Provide a hazard communication program
Maintain MSDSs
Train on hazardous materials

8. Hazard Communication Standard (cont)
Employees must:
Read labels and MSDSs
Follow employer instructions and warnings
Identify hazards before starting a job
Participate in training

9. Hazard Communication Standard (cont)
What items do (or do not) require MSDS’s
Articles
Food
Cosmetics
Drugs
Hazardous waste
Tobacco
Wood products
Consumer products
Nuisance dust
Radiation
Biological hazards
Office & school supplies

10. Chemical Hazards
Physical Hazards (external):
Flammable
Explosive
Reactive
Health Hazards (internal):
Acute
Chronic

11. Chemical Exposure
Dosage
Acute effects - immediate health effect (irritation, tissue damage, dizziness, nausea, rashes, or respiratory irritation)
Chronic effects – exposure over a long period of time (months, years)

12. Routes of Entry
Absorption
Inhalation
Ingestion (swallowing)
Injection

13. Personal Protective Equipment
Dust mask and respirators
Glasses, goggles, and face shields
Hearing protection
Gloves
Foot protection
Head protection
Aprons or full-body suits

14. Hazardous Materials First Aid
Eyes: Flush with water for 30 minutes
Skin: Wash with soap and water
Inhalation: Move to fresh air
Ingestion: Get emergency medical assistance
Injection: Get emergency medical assistance / call coroner

15. Spills and Leaks
Evacuate the area
Notify a supervisor or emergency response team
Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)
Stay away

16. Importance of Labels
The identity of the chemical
Name, address, and emergency phone number of manufacturer
Physical (Flammable) and health hazards
Special handling instructions
Basic PPE recommendations
First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

17. 3 2 NFPA Labeling System NFPA 704 System 2 Above 100 F not
Fire Hazard
Flash Points
4 Below 73 F
3 Below 100F
2 Above 100 F not
exceeding 200 F
1 Above 200 F
0 Will not Burn
Health Hazard
4 Deadly
3 Extreme Danger
2 Hazardous
1 Slightly Hazardous
0 Normal Material 3 2
Specific Hazard
ACID = acid
ALK = Alkali
COR = Corrosive
W = use no water
Reactivity
4 May detonate
3 Shock & heat may
Detonate
2 Violent Chemical
Change
1 Unstable, if heated
NFPA 704 System

18. Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)
Ethyl Alcohol
HEALTH 2
FLAMABILITY 3
Reactivity
Personal Protection B

19. Other Label Warnings
The identity of the chemical
Name, address, and emergency phone number of manufacturer
Physical (Flammable) and health hazards
Special handling instructions
Basic PPE recommendations
First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

20. Hazard Communication Summary
Read and become familiar with AR 443
Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and MSDSs
Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your supervisor if in doubt
Practice sensible, safe work habits
Learn emergency procedures

21. Hazard Communication MSDS
OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet (Non- Mandatory Form)
Section I Manufacturer Information
Section II Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Section III Physical /Chemical Characteristics
Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Section V Reactivity
Section VI Health Hazard Data
Section VII Precautions for safe handling and use
Section VIII Control Measures

22. Hazard Communication Summary Test
Chemical manufacturers must label containers and provide?
MSDS
Employers should keep material safety data sheets in a locked file cabinet?
False
Dizziness, nausea, rashes, and respiratory irritation are signs of ________ exposure.
Chemical
List three routes by which a chemical can enter the body.
Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption
Household chemicals are never as hazardous as chemicals used at work.

23. Hazard Communication Summary Test
On NFPA labels, a 4 in the red diamond indicates an extreme health hazard.
False
Typical first aid for chemicals splashed in the eyes includes?
At least 30 minutes of flushing the eyes with clear water.
You will only know the health hazards and PPE requirements if you?
Read the MSDS
A _________ can be used to protect against breathing hazardous vapors or gases.
Face Mask
If you see a chemical spill, you should clean it immediately.

24. Hazard Communication Example Questions Rules
1. Each question has associated points, 20 questions total.
2. One minute to provide correct answer. Correct answer results in points awarded. Wrong answer, other group will be allowed chance to provide correct answer.
3. First spokesperson to get presenters attention and approval from spokesperson may relay answer.
4. Only spokesperson can relay answer to presenter. Anyone other than spokesperson providing answer will result in loss of points associated with question.

25. Hazard Communication Example Questions Rules
5. Group with most points at end wins PRIZE.
6. Tie, presenter will provide final question of choice.

26. Hazard Communication Example Questions
1. One of the ingredients of Ethyl Alcohol is Kerosene. What is Kerosene’s CAS number
Section 2, CAS Number

27. Hazard Communication Questions
1. What is the flashpoint for Ethyl Alcohol in degrees Fahrenheit? (3 points)
Section 5, Flash Point (55 0F)
2. On the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol, name one other ingredient listed as a component? (2 points)
Section 2, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone or Kerosene
3. What is the NFPA health rating for Ethyl Alcohol? (4 points)
Section 16, Health 2
4. What is the effective date of the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (1 point)
Top of MSDS, Effective Date 07/06/06
5. What first aid measures are to be taken if Ethyl Alcohol is inhaled? (1 point)
Section 4, Inhalation

28. Hazard Communication Questions
6. What is the NFPA flammability rating for Ethyl Alcohol? (1 point)
Section 16, Flammability: 3
7. When shipping Ethyl Alcohol a UN/NA assigned number must be used on the paperwork, what is the UN/NA assigned number? (3 points)
Section 14, UN1993
8. Is Ethyl Alcohol stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage? (1 point)
Section 10, Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
9 Accidental Release Measures for Ethyl Alcohol is called out in what section of the MSDS? (1 point)
Section 6
10. Chronic ethanol exposure may affect the? (5 points)
Section 3, central nervous system, liver, blood and reproductive system.

29. Hazard Communication Questions
11. Name one of the four routes of entry Ethyl Alcohol could enter the human body? (1 point)
Inhalation, Ingestion, injection, absorption (skin contact)
12. What is the name and address of the company that provided the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (2 points)
Top of MSDS, Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. 222 Red School Lane Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
13. Handling and Storage for Ethyl Alcohol is called out in what specific section of the MSDS? (2 points)
Section 7
14. Ethyl Alcohol has an autoignition temperature and will self ignite at what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? (4 points)
Section 5, (685 0F)

30. Hazard Communication Questions
15. What is the 24 hour emergency number for CHEMTREC as listed on the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (3 points)
Top of MSDS,
16. The MSDS lists condition to avoid, what are they? (4 points)
Section 10, Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
17. The Nevada Department of Corrections Hazard Communication written program is found in Administrative Regulation number? (3 points)
443
18. Chemical Manufacturers must label containers and provide a? (1 point)
MSDS
19. An employer should keep all MSDS’s in a locked cabinet to keep them secure, true or false? (1 point)
False
20. On the MSDS for ethyl alcohol what does PEL and TLV stand for? (3 points)
section 8, Permissible Exposure Limit and Threshold Limit Value