OSHA Requires That if there are chemicals at your work site… You must be trained in Hazard Communications

Hazard Communication, Labeling, and the MSDS

OSHA Requires That when you use a chemical, the MSDS be readily available – Good rule of thumb: Within 50 feet indoors Within 100 feet outdoors – The custodial department has more MSDS’s than any other department – Custodial has one book on each floor in each building

OSHA Hazard Communication Training Basic Orientation Level Area-Specific Training Job-Specific Training

OSHA Standards CFR 29, Parts Hazard Communication Universal Precaution (HIV/Hep B) Injury and Illness Emergency Procedures Hearing Conservation

OSHA Standards CFR 29, Parts Respirator Industrial Truck (Fork Lift) Confined Space Fire Extinguisher Lock Out Protection

OSHA Standards CFR 29, Parts Crane Radiation Safety There are also rules on: – Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Lead, Mercury, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Government Regulatory Acts The College is responsible for compliance with many government regulations.

EPA Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Clean Water TOSCA RCRA (Hazardous Waste) CERCLA (Superfund) SARA (Title III) EPCRA (Right to Know) Endangered Species

EPA Definition of Hazardous Waste … any garbage, refuse, sludge from a waste treatment plant, or air pollution control facility and other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community activities… – Ignitable – Corrosive – Reactive – Toxic

OSHA Definition of Hazardous Substance “…a substance or material that presents a physical or health hazard.”

OSHA Physical Hazards Bodily harm can result from the physical properties of the substance.

OSHA Physical Hazards Compressed gases Flammable materials Explosives Corrosives Reactives

OSHA Health Hazards Exposure can adversely affect an individual’s health.

OSHA Health Hazards Irritation Sensitization Organ damage Cancer

OSHA Toxic Effects of Materials Acute Chronic

OSHA Toxic Effects of Materials Acute – Sudden exposure – High concentration of toxic material – Rapid reaction with body tissue

OSHA Toxic Effects of Materials Chronic – Repeated exposure to small concentrations – No immediate reaction to exposure – Effects appear long after exposure

OSHA Routes of Entry The four ways toxic materials can enter the body

OSHA Routes of Entry Inhalation Most common route of entry – Rapidly absorbed in lungs and passed to bloodstream – Vapors and gases – Particulates – Aerosols and gases

OSHA Routes of Entry Absorption through the skin Reaction with surface skin Skin penetrated—sensitization Multiple skin layers penetrated and toxin enters bloodstream and causes systemic poisoning

OSHA Routes of Entry Ingestion – Usually not intentional Keep food away from chemicals Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking

OSHA Routes of Entry Injection – Materials enter through broken skin Cuts Sores Burns Scratches

OSHA Requires

Air = 1.0

The National Fire Protection Association has a hazardous materials labeling model.

For more information, contact: Rand Webb GFSB 126 Office Mail Stop FC (office) (cell) THANK YOU! For your attention!