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1 Division of Administration Office of Risk Management
Hazard Communication Division of Administration Office of Risk Management

2 PRETEST What makes a chemical “hazardous”? What is a MSDS?
Where do MSDSs come from? Where should MSDSs be found? What containers should be labeled? Who should receive hazardous materials training? Think about these questions. These are topics we will be covering in today’s presentation.

3 COURSE OBJECTIVES Educate Agencies/Employees
Hazardous Chemical Determination Establish Hazardous Chemicals Program in the workplace Prevent accidents and property damage

4 DEFINITIONS HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL:
Any element, chemical compound, or mixture that is a physical hazard or a health hazard According to industry standards, a hazardous chemical is any “element, chemical compound, or mixture that is a physical hazard or a health hazard. The following sources establish chemicals as being hazardous: 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). "Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment," American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) (latest edition). “The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances” published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

5 DEFINITIONS PHYSICAL HAZARD Combustible liquid Compressed gas
Explosive Flammable Water-reactive Starts or promotes combustion in other materials Can ignite spontaneously Oxidizer Physical Hazard: Physical hazards act outside the body to produce a dangerous situation. A chemical that poses a physical hazard category has one of the following characteristics: Combustible liquid Compressed gas Explosive Flammable Water-reactive Starts or promotes combustion in other materials Can ignite spontaneously in air Oxidation can be defined in several different ways. The simplest and most rigorous of these is "the loss of electrons from an atom, compound or molecule."

6 DEFINITIONS HEALTH HAZARD Health hazards can be acute or chronic
Agents that damage lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes Carcinogens Corrosives Hematopoietic Health hazard: Chemicals that pose health hazards can damage an exposed person’s tissue, vital organs, or internal systems. The higher the chemical’s toxicity, the lower the amount necessary for it to have harmful effects. Health hazards can be: Acute: occur after a short period of exposure and damage happens quickly or Chronic: occur gradually over time (i.e.) carcinogens and reproductive toxicants Agents that damage lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes Carcinogens cause cancer Corrosives damage living tissue Hematopoietic agents affect the blood system

7 DEFINITIONS HEALTH HAZARD Reproductive toxins Sensitizers Hepatotoxins
Irritants Nephrotoxins Neurotoxins Reproductive toxins Sensitizers Hepatotoxins cause liver damage Irritants cause inflammation of living tissue Nephrotoxins damage cells or tissues of the kidneys Neurotoxins damage tissues of the nervous system Reproductive toxins damage reproductive systems, endocrine systems, or a developing fetus Sensitizers cause allergic reactions

8 DEFINITIONS COMMUNICATION:
THE PROCESS OF EXCHANGING INFORMATION THROUGH COMMON SYMBOLS We are going to go over some of the common symbols used in hazardous chemical communication during this presentation.

9 EMPLOYEES RIGHT TO KNOW
HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD -Employee Right to Know Law Material safety data sheets must be available to the employee All chemical containers must be labeled A written plan must be available Training, equipment, and PPE must be provided Follow warnings and instructions The Hazard Communication Standard, also known as the Right-to-Know Law took effect in the early 1980's. The purpose for this standard is to ensure that chemical hazards in the workplace are identified and evaluated, and that information concerning these hazards is communicated to employers and employees. Employees have a Right to Know about the hazardous chemicals used in the work area and the potential effects of these chemicals their your health and safety. Employees also have the Right to Know how to protect themselves from those hazards. It is employers responsibility to assure that all the MSDS are available. Chemical containers must be labeled Employers must develop a written hazard communication program It is the employers responsibility to provide information, training, and equipment for new hires or when an employee changes positions and/or is using a different type of chemical.

10 INVENTORY HAZARD CHEMICALS INVENTORY
The employer is required to maintain a list of all hazardous chemicals present in the work area. The list must include: Each hazardous chemical by the primary name on the label The manufacturer or distributor of the chemical, and Chemical abstract number (CAS). Hazardous Chemicals Inventory The supervisor, or designee, is required to maintain a list of all hazardous chemicals known to be present in each work area (e.g. maintenance shop, laboratory, section, etc.) and update the list as necessary. The inventory must identify Each hazardous chemical by the primary name on the label, The manufacturer or distributor of the chemical, and Chemical abstract number (CAS). The inventory must Be kept in the work area in a suitable format, On a log sheet, or in a computer. List all hazardous chemicals found in the work area for which the supervisor is responsible including, but not limited to: Laboratory chemicals, janitorial supplies, compressed gases, cleaning products, Materials found in the maintenance departments (such as lubricating oils, solvents, etc.), Specialty chemicals used by animal caretakers, illustrators, and printers.

11 LABELING LABELING The employer shall ensure that all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled. Containers of hazardous chemicals must have labels which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to employees. The contents of all vessels (containing chemicals or products such as cleaning solutions) shall be identified by name on the container. Products that are synthesized by the agency and distributed to outside parties shall be labeled if they contain hazardous chemicals in concentrations greater than one percent (or 0.1% for carcinogens). It is the responsibility of the laboratory synthesizing the product to develop this label. Chemicals stored in bulk quantities, pipelines, and storage tanks are required to be adequately labeled. Storage tanks or drums may be labeled collectively rather than labeling individual containers if they are not removed from the labeled area and if the hazards are the same. It is the responsibility of the department or area supervisor ordering and using these bulk chemicals to ensure adequate labeling. Container labeling shall provide an immediate visual warning about the specific harm that may result from exposure to the chemical. If the manufacturer or supplier has adequately labeled the original container, transferring the information on that label to a secondary workplace container is appropriate. In many cases, the chemical manufacturer or supplier may cooperate by providing additional labels, upon request, with a chemical shipment. In the event that the department needs to create labels, durable printed labels are available in blank form with chemical names and an assortment of hazard symbols, which may be affixed to the basic label. Personnel responsible for container labeling shall correct any outdated hazard warnings with the updated information as soon as they learn of any hazard characteristic changes.

12 LABELING Cont. LABEL INFORAMTION: Chemical’s identity
Name/address of manufacturer or supplier Physical hazards Health Hazards Storage and handling Protective clothing, equipment, and procedures List at least the chemical identity and/or chemical name plus any chemical ingredients The name and address of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. Potential physical hazards (i.e.) if not handled properly, may burn, explode, etc. Potential health hazards (i.e.) Overexposure might irritate skin, burn eyes, etc Storage and handling (i.e.) Use in only well-ventilated areas Protective clothing, equipment, and procedures (PPE) Other labeling requirements : simple wording English language required, other language optional manufacturer should not rely on color coding as the primary means in communicating hazards graphics may be used for easy identification, but they may not take the place of written legends. Three commonly used groups of pictorials are: hazard types routes of entry personal protective equipment number and/or color coding may be used to rank the severity of the hazard

13 LABELING Cont. VOLUNTARY LABELING STANDARDS:
signal words - DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION highly toxic materials shall be marked POISON precautionary measures useful in preventing physical harm to the individual instructions in case of exposure notes to physician for emergency treatment instructions in case of fire or chemical spill instructions for chemical handling and storage These are voluntary labeling standards that may or may not be on a label.

14 Labels provide key information
Labels provide key information. It is essential to read all labels before using. Have the class Identify the following: Chemical’s identity – Sun Flow Glass & Window Cleaner 4-21 Name/address of manufacturer or supplier -Kansas Correctional Industries, Box 2 Lansing KS Physical hazards - Combustible in concentrated form Health Hazards –poisonous if taken internally, can cause damage to eyes or skin Storage and handling – Should be diluted to prevent combustion Protective clothing, equipment, and procedures – rubber gloves, avoid skin and eye contact so eye protection and protective clothing should be worn

15 LABELING Cont. SECONDARY CONTAINER LABELING Portable containers of working solutions shall be labeled appropriately Portable containers of working solutions shall be labeled appropriately unless they are intended for immediate (during a day's work-shift) use by the employee who prepared it. In this case, only the identity of the chemical must be supplied on the label. Employees must also be informed of any hazards stored in temporary storage tanks or chemical piping systems.

16 DOT Placards 1 Explosives 2 Gases 3 Flammable
4 Flammable Solid, spontaneously combustible, & dangerous when wet There are various labeling systems including systems developed by the Department of Transportation and Development, National Fire Protection Association, and National Paint and Coating s Association. Department of Transportation Placards – 9 Hazard classes: DOT CLASSES: DOT 1: Explosives   DOT 2: Gases DOT 3: Flammable Liquids DOT 4: Flammable Solids

17 DOT Placards Cont. 5 Oxidizing Substances 6 Poisons & Infectious
7 Radioactive 8 Corrosive Materials 9 Miscellaneous Department of Transportation Placards – 9 Hazard classes cont: DOT 5: Oxidizing Substances DOT 6: Poisons DOT 7: Radioactive Materials DOT 8: Corrosive Materials DOT 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials 

18 NFPA 704 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other organizations use a diamond shaped label with blue red yellow and white colors with numbers and symbols to communicate hazards. This figure shows an NFPA 704 label and the definitions associated with the symbol number used in each part. Blue - Health Hazard Type of Possible Injury Red - Flammability Susceptibility of Material to Burning Yellow - Reactivity Susceptibility of Material to Burning White - Special Precautions Protective Gear Require

19 HMIS Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS), developed by the National Paint and Coatings Association. Significant hazards are noted by the numbers 3 and 4, moderate hazards with the number 2, low hazards by the number 1, and lack of hazard by the number 0. Similar to the NFPA 704 label.

20 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Product Information
Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information Physical and Health Hazards First Aid Measures Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Material Safety Data Sheets contain vital safety and health information about each chemical in the workplace. The chemical manufacturer is required to provide an MSDS with each chemical that arrives in the workplace. MSDS provide the following information: Product Information: name of the material and, the name, address and telephone number of the company that produced the material Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information: scientific name and the common name of the chemical, lists individual hazardous chemicals Physical and health hazards: Routes of entry, Acute health effects, Chronic health effects, Symptoms of exposure, Medical conditions aggravated by exposure, Target organs (Some materials harm a particular organ of the body, (heart, liver, brain, etc)) First Aid Measures: determines the immediate first aid response, indicates the proper first aid treatment for accidental exposure by inhalation, skin, eye, and ingestion. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data: What might cause a fire or explosion and how to put out a fire

21 MSDS Cont. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Accidental Release Measures Handling and Storage Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Physical and Chemical Properties Stability and Reactivity Accidental Release Measures: describes evacuation procedures, containment and cleanup techniques, and other emergency requirements. Handling and Storage: Explains how to properly handle, store and dispose of the chemical Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: exposure guidelines, engineering controls ((i.e.) fume hoods, ventilation), administrative controls ((i.e.) training, labeling and warning devices), and personal protective equipment (PPE) Physical and Chemical Properties: What the chemical normally looks and smells like and possible danger signs Boiling Point—Temperature at which the liquid turns into a gas Vapor Pressure—How easily the chemical evaporates (the higher the number, the faster it evaporates which can cause dangerous vapors in the air) Vapor Density—If the vapor will rise (below 1) or sink (above 1) in the air Evaporation Rate—Another measurement of how quickly a liquid or solid turns into a gas (the higher the number, the faster the rate) Specific Gravity—Whether the chemical will sink in water (above 1—will sink; below 1—will float) Solubility in Water—How much of the chemical will dissolve in water Stability and Reactivity: list materials or conditions that are hazardous when combined with the product, and should include: stability at room temperatures and atmospheric pressure, conditions to avoid, incompatible materials, decomposition products, and hazardous polymerization. Describes what could happen if the chemical mixes with water, air or other chemicals.

22 MSDS Cont. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Toxicological Information Ecological Information Disposal Considerations Transportation Information Regulatory Information Other Information Toxicological Information: information mainly intended for medical professionals, occupational health and safety professionals, and toxicologist Ecological Information: may have information on acute and long-term toxicity to fish and invertebrates, plant and microorganisms, and toxicity to animals drinking water contaminated with the product Disposal Considerations: contains information on special disposal methods and waste management options like recycling. Also included are limitations directed by Federal, state, or local governments, and waste classifications like RCRA and EPA identification numbers and descriptions Transportation Information: provides the important Department of Transportation shipping name, ID, hazard class, and labels required to be on the container. Regulatory Information: regulations may include: OSHA, TSCS, SARA, CERCLA, and CWA, reportable quantities for spills, storage, and shipping can be listed also. International, state, and local regulations may also be found in this section. Other Information: This section is intended to be use for any addition important information not listed in other sections. This can include: references, keys or legends, creation and revision dates, and hazardous ratings such as the NFPA codes.

23 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) need to be: Readily accessible
User friendly Current Secured upon receipt of the chemical Contractors Included The employer is responsible for acquiring and updating material safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicals located in their work area. The material safety data sheets shall be reviewed by all personnel using the chemical before it is used and kept in the work area so that they are readily accessible. To obtain specific material safety data sheets, request them from the manufacturer or distributor, or search the Internet for assistance. Departments shall document their efforts to obtain MSDS’s from suppliers. Maintain a copy of letters requesting MSDS’s in the file until the MSDS’s are received. Chemicals purchased locally from retail stores may not come with MSDS’s. Under these circumstances, ask the retailer if they have the MSDS or request it from the chemical manufacturer or supplier. If you have more than one material safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical from the same manufacturer: - Check the date and - Use the most current one - Discarding all others. To obtain further information or assistance in interpreting material safety data sheets, contact the manufacturer or distributor. A material safety data sheet shall be developed and sent with those products that are synthesized by the agency and distributed to outside parties if they contain hazardous chemicals in concentrations greater than one percent (or 0.1% for carcinogens). It is the responsibility of the laboratory synthesizing the product to develop and distribute the material safety data sheet. MSDS must be maintained in the facility as long as the chemical is present. However, some record of the identity of the material or its specific chemical ingredients, where the material was used and when it was used must be retained for at least 30 years. If the MSDS becomes part of an employees medical record, it must be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years. Outside contractors must provide MSDS for chemicals they bring into the facility

24 WRITTEN PROGRAM Site-specific written program includes:
List of Responsible Persons Hazardous Chemicals inventory Labeling requirements MSDS guidelines Guidelines for receipt through disposal The hazardous materials plan shall competently address: proper handling, storage, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), required safety equipment and training, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

25 WRITTEN PROGRAM Cont Site-specific written program includes:
Employee information and training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), required safety equipment, and training Guidelines for proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals Emergency procedures including spills and leaks

26 Employee Training The employer must provide information and training for an employee working with chemicals including new hire employees or when an employee changes positions and/or is using a different type of chemical. All training must be documented. Documentation is to be in the form of an employee sign-in sheet with the employee’s full signature detailing the topics covered in the training, date of training, and the name of the trainer.

27 Post Test 1. The Hazard Communication standard requires the employer to inform employees of potential chemical hazards in the work place. (True or False) 2 Portable containers must be labeled. (True or False) True

28 Post Test 3. Give three examples of a physical hazard in regards to a chemical: 4. Material Safety Data Sheets should be secured in a locked cabinet. (True or False) 3. Combustible liquid Compressed gas Explosive Flammable Water-reactive Starts or promotes combustion in other materials Can ignite spontaneously in air 4. False

29 QUESTIONS?

30 Hazard Communications
Delgado Community College Hazard Communications I have read and understand the training information provided on Hazard Communications. I acknowledge that revisions to the training material may be required periodically.


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