HAZARD COMMUNICATION TRAINING: THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW

INTRODUCTION - 1 out of every 4 workers contacts chemicals on the job. - In many cases, the chemicals at work are no more dangerous than those at home. - Workplace situations will usually have a greater exposure, concentrations are higher and exposure time is longer. - OSHA implemented Hazard Communication Standard or the “Right to Know Law” in the 1980’s.

OVERVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND STANDARD - Intention is to help make the workplace safer. - States that all employees have a “right to know” what chemicals you are working with or around. - Requires that all chemicals be fully evaluated for possible physical or health hazards. - All information relating to these hazards is to be available to employees.

REGULATION & STANDARD CONTINUED - Involves anyone who comes into contact with chemicals. - Everyone needs to know what they work with and how to protect themselves. - Training & written materials inform you about chemicals that you work with. - Always ask questions of your supervisor about chemical use, MSDS’s and the company’s written program if you are not sure.

REGULATIONS & STANDARD CONTINUED The areas covered in the standard include the following: - Determining the hazards of chemicals. - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s). - Labels and labeling. - Written Hazard Communication Program. - Employee information and training. - Trade Secrets. Standard intent is to cover all employees who may be exposed to chemicals under normal and emergency conditions. Applies to those that pose either a physical or health hazard.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS PHYSICAL: Exhibited by certain chemicals due to physical properties - flammability, reactivity, etc. These fall into several classes . . . . . . - Flammable liquids or solids - Unstable materials - Combustible liquids - Water reactive - Compressed gases - Explosives - Organic peroxide - Oxidizers - Pyrophoric materials (spontaneous ignition 130 degrees F or below)

PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS CONTINUED HEALTH: Chemical that may cause acute or chronic effects after exposure. - Acute effects usually occur rapidly, after a brief exposure. - Chronic effects are long, continuous and follows repeated long term exposure. EXAMPLE CHEMICALS: - Carcinogens .......................... Benzene - Toxic agents .......................... Insecticides, arsenic - Reproductive Toxins ............ Thalidomide, nitrous oxide - Irritants .................................. Bleaches, ammonia - Sensitizers ............................ Creosote, epoxy resins

PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS CONTINUED The Hazard Communication Standard does not apply to these areas: - Hazardous waste regulated by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Tobacco products - Many wood or wood products - Food products - Cosmetics - Certain drugs (prescription and over the counter)

CHEMICALS IN TORO’S WORKPLACE PHYSICAL HAZARDS - Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) - Oils (hydraulic, motor, grease) - Compressed gases (Oxygen, propane, helium, Argon) - Paints (spray cans, oil based industrial enamels) - Cleaning solvents (Safety Kleen) HEALTH HAZARDS - Methyl Ethyl Ketone - Formaldehyde (byproduct of Molding Operation w/Delrin) - Acids (Hydrohloric, Trichloroisocyanuric)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS It is a fact sheet for chemicals that pose a physical or health hazard in the workplace. They are to be in English and have: - Identity of the chemical (as used on the label). - Physical hazards. - Health hazards. - Primary routes of entry. - Whether it is a carcinogen. - Precautions for safe handling and use. - Date of preparation of latest revision. - Name, address and phone number of manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.

MSDS CONTINUED -MSDS for each hazardous chemical kept on file for. * Human Resources (Master files) * Molding * SMU1, 2 , Controllers, Tool Room, Retail * Maintenance, Jasmine & Jurupa Whse. * Security Office (Emergency information) - MSDS are to be reviewed regularly and updated. - Responsibility of Toro contact and vendor to supply MSDS when any new chemical introduced to workplace, regardless of quantity.

LABELS & LABELING REQUIREMENTS Containers of chemicals must be labeled in English. Other languages can be used, but English is required. Labels are required to contain the following information: - Identity of the hazardous chemical. - Appropriate hazard warnings. - Name & address of manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.

LABELS & LABELING CONTINUED - On individual stationary containers you may use these in place of labels: * Signs * Placards * Batch tickets * Printed operating procedures - If chemical is intended only for use of the employee making the transfer during their workshift, employer is not required to label portable transfer vessels. If that vessel is going to be used on another shift, it needs a label.

WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS Employers are required to have developed and implemented a written hazard communication program. It needs to include: - List of the hazardous chemicals in the workplace. - How MSDS requirements are met. - What type of labeling system is used. - Detailed information on training compliance. - How hazards of non-routine tasks are communicated. - How employees of contractors, service repairmen and subcontractors are informed of hazards.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Employee training is to contain all of the following elements: - Methods or observations used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in your work area. - Physical & health hazards of chemicals in your workplace. - Measures used to protect employees from hazards. This would include work procedures and personal protective equipment. - Appropriate details on type and use of labels and location and use of MSDS’s.

WORK AT WORKING SAFELY - Training is the key to success and safety when dealing with hazardous chemicals in the workplace. - Take the program information seriously. - Learn about MSDS’s, labeling, measures to protect yourself and what chemicals you work with. - Your good health and that of others, may depend on how much you learn.