Hazard Communication Training Your “Right to Know” 29 CFR This material was produced under grant number 46D6-HT31 from OSHA. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

FY-11 OSHA Susan Harwood Grant Program This material was produced under grant number SH22297-SH1 from OSHA. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Objectives: Participants will: Define the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Compare and contrast labeling and warning systems Identify Physical and Health Hazards of Chemicals Define the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Identify Employee Rights to Know / OSHA Standards Compare and Contrast Labeling and Warning systems Analyze each section of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Use the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) to Identify Chemical Hazards

Objectives: Participants will: Define the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Compare and contrast labeling and warning systems Analyze each section of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Use the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) to identify chemical hazards Recognize and implement protective measures

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR : Convey knowledge of work hazards Communicate protection measures Reduce occupational safety mishaps, illness or fatalities

Elements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Written Program Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Labeling Training Materials Inventory and Hazard

Employee: Rights to Know OSHA requires: Workers informed of chemical hazard exposures. Workers will be able to: o Identify chemicals o Analyze chemicals o Protect themselves from chemical hazard exposures.

Employee “Right to Know” DVD Coastal

Physical Hazards of Chemicals: Combustible liquidFlammable Liquid Compressed gasExplosive Organic peroxideOxidizer PyrophoricUnstable Water Reactive

Chemical Health Hazards Carcinogen Corrosives Irritant Toxic Highly Toxic Sensitizer Anesthetics Asphyxiates Systemic Poisons Biohazards

Chemical Routes of Entry Exposure route is important in determining toxicity Four Routes of Exposure: Inhalation Absorption Ingestion Injection

Factors Affecting Human Response To Chemical Exposure Toxic substances Route of exposure Chemical dose Individual factors / sensitivity Interaction with other chemicals

Short and Long Term Health Hazards Acute Effects Fast Immediate High Concentrations Delivered Chronic Effects Method takes years before any symptoms appear Small doses over a long period of time accumulates to form a large dose

Chemical Labeling OSHA requires manufacturers to label drums, cylinders, bags, and container that holds a hazardous chemicals. o Signals Words:  Danger  Caution  Warning o Secondary labelling “Always read the label before you move, handle, or open a chemical container”

Sample Label WD-40 CAS No’s , , EYESContact with eyes may cause irritation, tearing, and redness SKINProlonged contact with the skin may cause drying or irritation of the skin INHALATIONOver-exposure may cause anesthesia, headache, dizziness, nausea and/or upper respiratory irritation INGESTIONMay cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea

Used by manufacturers and vendors to convey hazard information Obtained when a chemical is purchased All facilities must have ( for each chemical ): chemical inventory list; and MSDS MSDS overview: o Please turn to handouts #1 and #2 Understanding a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (MSDS)

Why and What you Should Know about Chemical Labeling National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Diamonds Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) labels Department of Transportation (DoT) labeling and placards

Recognize Hazards by: ThinkingAttention to DetailsDon’t Ignore Indicators

Engineering controls Workplace practices Product substitution Personal protective equipment Protective Measures

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) * Identification of material * Outlines basic initial actions * Recommends protective actions

Summary Define the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Identify Employee Rights to Know / OSHA Standards Compare and contrast labeling and warning systems Analyze each section of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Use the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) to identify chemical hazards Recognize and implement protective measures

OSHA Contact Numbers To report Unsafe Working Conditions, Safety and Health Violations Contact OSHA (6742) / TTY To File a Complaint Form: To file an OSHA-7 report online, see how to file a complaint with OSHA ( For more information regarding your rights, see Worker Rights

Reference List HAZARD Communication in the 21 st Century, Retrieved from: HAZCOM: Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs. Retrieved from:

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