6/27/20111 NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Environmental Health and Safety Department HAZARD COMMUNICATION Training Program

6/27/20112 Objectives To apply employee safety and protectionTo apply employee safety and protection To recognize agencies who regulates Hazard Communication Standard -HCS-To recognize agencies who regulates Hazard Communication Standard -HCS- To review the main aspects of the HCSTo review the main aspects of the HCS To recognize the hazardous that are associated with the materials at the work placeTo recognize the hazardous that are associated with the materials at the work place To apply safe work practices when working with hazardous chemicals/materialsTo apply safe work practices when working with hazardous chemicals/materials To demonstrate comprehension of informationTo demonstrate comprehension of information

6/27/20113 Hazard Communication Standard-HCS OSHA= 29 CFR (federal)OSHA= 29 CFR (federal) –(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) –Covers all employers and employees –EPA - Environmental Protection Agency (federal) –NYSDEC - Department of Environmental Conservation (state)

6/27/20114 Written Hazard Communication ProgramWritten Hazard Communication Program Obtaining and keeping Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous chemicalsObtaining and keeping Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous chemicals – Identifying and listing an inventory of hazardous chemicals Ensuring that hazardous materials are labeled with name and hazardEnsuring that hazardous materials are labeled with name and hazard Training employees on the Standard, safety information, labeling and protective measuresTraining employees on the Standard, safety information, labeling and protective measures Hazard Communication Standard-HCS

6/27/20115 Background The HCS is based on a simple concept-that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when workingThe HCS is based on a simple concept-that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working The also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurringThe also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring The HCS is designed to provide employees with the information they needThe HCS is designed to provide employees with the information they need

6/27/ The Written Program Describes how the Hazard Communication Program, is implemented at the New York Medical CollegeDescribes how the Hazard Communication Program, is implemented at the New York Medical College An inventory list of hazardous chemicals is required to be maintained as part of the programAn inventory list of hazardous chemicals is required to be maintained as part of the program

6/27/ Laboratory Signs Posted outside labPosted outside lab Provides specific information about labProvides specific information about lab –Biological Hazards –Chemical Hazards –Radiological Hazards Provides general safety informationProvides general safety information No radioactive materials present Radioactive materials may be present

6/27/20118 Chemical Labeling Original Containers Verified Product NameVerified Product Name Write the date the container arrived Write the date the container arrived Write the date the container was openedWrite the date the container was opened

6/27/20119 Chemical Labeling If abbreviations are used on secondary containers, utilize the chemical abbreviation listIf abbreviations are used on secondary containers, utilize the chemical abbreviation list ABBREVIATIONCHEMICAL NAME HAZARDS (see below) COMMENTS 70% Etol / EtOHEthanolFLAnone

6/27/ Labels Can you read the label in the 1 st container? What is in the 2 nd container? Can you read the label in the 3 rd container? secondary containers, working solutions 123

6/27/ Labels Containers of hazardous chemicals must be labeled with the full name the material and appropriate hazard warning (e.g. flammable, corrosive, poison, irritant, etc)Containers of hazardous chemicals must be labeled with the full name the material and appropriate hazard warning (e.g. flammable, corrosive, poison, irritant, etc) Labels must be legible and written in EnglishLabels must be legible and written in English Working solutions, secondary containers

6/27/ HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM, NFPA 704M –Numbering system from = Little or no risk0 = Little or no risk 4 = Greatest risk4 = Greatest risk –If all numbers are the same, flammability would be the primary hazard Color-Coded Labeling System

6/27/ Common Chemical Warning Symbols OXIDIZER IRRITANT TOXIC CORROSIVESFLAMMABLESEXPLOSIVES

6/27/ MSDS’s are one of the most important tools available to employers for providing information, and protection to workers from Hazardous Chemicals which are used in the workplaceMSDS’s are one of the most important tools available to employers for providing information, and protection to workers from Hazardous Chemicals which are used in the workplace Hazardous Chemicals= any chemical which is a physical or a health hazardHazardous Chemicals= any chemical which is a physical or a health hazard 3-Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS’s)

6/27/ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS’s) ObjectivesObjectives –Know what an MSDS is –Describe the purpose of an MSDS –List what information is on an MSDS –Identify the locations of the MSDS collection

6/27/ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS’s) Chemical Product and Company IdentificationChemical Product and Company Identification CompositionComposition Hazard IdentificationHazard Identification First Aid MeasuresFirst Aid Measures Accidental Release MeasuresAccidental Release Measures Handling and StorageHandling and Storage Personal Protection, Exposure ControlPersonal Protection, Exposure Control Physical and Chemical PropertiesPhysical and Chemical Properties Stability and ReactivityStability and Reactivity Toxicological InformationToxicological Information Disposal ConsiderationsDisposal Considerations Transport InformationTransport Information Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information Additional InformationAdditional Information

6/27/ MSDS’s can be acquired for any chemical MSDS’s can be useful tool at homeMSDS’s can be useful tool at home E.g. Clorox Bleach, Ammonia, Fantastic, X-19, Off (oven cleaner), Windex, W-40, Crazy Glue, etc LABS are required to have MSDS’s For all their hazardous chemicals

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6/27/ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS’s) Location MSDS's are located in three places: –Security area in BSB as a hard copy in yellow binders –Internet –Individual Labs

6/27/ EHS-Laboratory Inspections All laboratories are inspected twice a year for:All laboratories are inspected twice a year for: –Chemical Safety and Compliance –Biological Safety and Compliance All laboratories using radioactive materials (RAM) are inspected quarterly for: –Radiological Safety and Compliance

6/27/ Employee Information and Training Employers must provide employees information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area:Employers must provide employees information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area: –At the time of their initial assignment –Whenever a new physical or health hazard, about which employees have not been previously trained, is introduced into their work area Training may cover several categories of hazardsTraining may cover several categories of hazards

6/27/ Summary OSHA is responsible for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)OSHA is responsible for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Hazard Communication Standard :Hazard Communication Standard : –Written Program, Labels, MSDS’s and Training –All chemical containers must have labels with name and hazard warning –MSDS’s must be read before using a chemical substance –Each lab must have a binder with MSDS collection as well as a Chemical Inventory for all hazardous chemicals present in the lab –Employee is responsible for using safe work practices when working with physical and chemical hazardous –Training should be given on specific physical or health hazard –Hazard Communication shall be taken annually

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