Hazard Communication Alexander Archie Compliance Enforcement Supervisor Chief Engineer's Office Northern Region 5500 Snyder Avenue Office: (775) 887-3255 Cell: (775) 722-8703

Hazard Communication Keith Jaquillard Compliance Enforcement Officer Chief Engineer's Office 3955 West Russell Road Office: (702) 879-1396 Cell: (702) 308-0902

Chemical Safety on the Job Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200 NDOC Administrative Regulation 443 Chemical Safety on the Job

We use many chemicals… We want you to know how to use them safely You will learn about… The Hazard Communication Standard NDOC Written Program Labeling Material Safety Data Sheets Spill Response Who to ask for more information

Close Encounters with Chemicals We encounter chemicals almost every day Filling your vehicle with gas Cleaning the bathroom Applying pesticides or insecticides Using solvents or acids at work Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not handled properly

Right to Know OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure safety when working with hazardous chemicals You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals

Hazard Communication Standard Chemical Manufacturers Must: Determine a chemical’s hazards Provide labels and MSDSs Employers must: Provide a hazard communication program Maintain MSDSs Train on hazardous materials

Hazard Communication Standard (cont) Employees must: Read labels and MSDSs Follow employer instructions and warnings Identify hazards before starting a job Participate in training

Hazard Communication Standard (cont) What items do (or do not) require MSDS’s Articles Food Cosmetics Drugs Hazardous waste Tobacco Wood products Consumer products Nuisance dust Radiation Biological hazards Office & school supplies

Chemical Hazards Physical Hazards (external): Flammable Explosive Reactive Health Hazards (internal): Acute Chronic

Chemical Exposure Dosage Acute effects - immediate health effect (irritation, tissue damage, dizziness, nausea, rashes, or respiratory irritation) Chronic effects – exposure over a long period of time (months, years)

Routes of Entry Absorption Inhalation Ingestion (swallowing) Injection

Personal Protective Equipment Dust mask and respirators Glasses, goggles, and face shields Hearing protection Gloves Foot protection Head protection Aprons or full-body suits

Hazardous Materials First Aid Eyes: Flush with water for 30 minutes Skin: Wash with soap and water Inhalation: Move to fresh air Ingestion: Get emergency medical assistance Injection: Get emergency medical assistance / call coroner

Spills and Leaks Evacuate the area Notify a supervisor or emergency response team Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so) Stay away

Importance of Labels The identity of the chemical Name, address, and emergency phone number of manufacturer Physical (Flammable) and health hazards Special handling instructions Basic PPE recommendations First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

3 2 NFPA Labeling System NFPA 704 System 2 Above 100 F not Fire Hazard Flash Points 4 Below 73 F 3 Below 100F 2 Above 100 F not exceeding 200 F 1 Above 200 F 0 Will not Burn Health Hazard 4 Deadly 3 Extreme Danger 2 Hazardous 1 Slightly Hazardous 0 Normal Material 3 2 Specific Hazard ACID = acid ALK = Alkali COR = Corrosive W = use no water Reactivity 4 May detonate 3 Shock & heat may Detonate 2 Violent Chemical Change 1 Unstable, if heated NFPA 704 System

Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) Ethyl Alcohol HEALTH 2 FLAMABILITY 3 Reactivity Personal Protection B

Other Label Warnings The identity of the chemical Name, address, and emergency phone number of manufacturer Physical (Flammable) and health hazards Special handling instructions Basic PPE recommendations First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

Hazard Communication Summary Read and become familiar with AR 443 Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and MSDSs Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your supervisor if in doubt Practice sensible, safe work habits Learn emergency procedures

Hazard Communication MSDS OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet (Non- Mandatory Form) Section I Manufacturer Information Section II Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information Section III Physical /Chemical Characteristics Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Section V Reactivity Section VI Health Hazard Data Section VII Precautions for safe handling and use Section VIII Control Measures

Hazard Communication Summary Test Chemical manufacturers must label containers and provide? MSDS Employers should keep material safety data sheets in a locked file cabinet? False Dizziness, nausea, rashes, and respiratory irritation are signs of ________ exposure. Chemical List three routes by which a chemical can enter the body. Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption Household chemicals are never as hazardous as chemicals used at work.

Hazard Communication Summary Test On NFPA labels, a 4 in the red diamond indicates an extreme health hazard. False Typical first aid for chemicals splashed in the eyes includes? At least 30 minutes of flushing the eyes with clear water. You will only know the health hazards and PPE requirements if you? Read the MSDS A _________ can be used to protect against breathing hazardous vapors or gases. Face Mask If you see a chemical spill, you should clean it immediately.

Hazard Communication Example Questions Rules 1. Each question has associated points, 20 questions total. 2. One minute to provide correct answer. Correct answer results in points awarded. Wrong answer, other group will be allowed chance to provide correct answer. 3. First spokesperson to get presenters attention and approval from spokesperson may relay answer. 4. Only spokesperson can relay answer to presenter. Anyone other than spokesperson providing answer will result in loss of points associated with question.

Hazard Communication Example Questions Rules 5. Group with most points at end wins PRIZE. 6. Tie, presenter will provide final question of choice.

Hazard Communication Example Questions 1. One of the ingredients of Ethyl Alcohol is Kerosene. What is Kerosene’s CAS number Section 2, CAS Number - 8008-20-6

Hazard Communication Questions 1. What is the flashpoint for Ethyl Alcohol in degrees Fahrenheit? (3 points) Section 5, Flash Point (55 0F) 2. On the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol, name one other ingredient listed as a component? (2 points) Section 2, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone or Kerosene 3. What is the NFPA health rating for Ethyl Alcohol? (4 points) Section 16, Health 2 4. What is the effective date of the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (1 point) Top of MSDS, Effective Date 07/06/06 5. What first aid measures are to be taken if Ethyl Alcohol is inhaled? (1 point) Section 4, Inhalation

Hazard Communication Questions 6. What is the NFPA flammability rating for Ethyl Alcohol? (1 point) Section 16, Flammability: 3 7. When shipping Ethyl Alcohol a UN/NA assigned number must be used on the paperwork, what is the UN/NA assigned number? (3 points) Section 14, UN1993 8. Is Ethyl Alcohol stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage? (1 point) Section 10, Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. 9 Accidental Release Measures for Ethyl Alcohol is called out in what section of the MSDS? (1 point) Section 6 10. Chronic ethanol exposure may affect the? (5 points) Section 3, central nervous system, liver, blood and reproductive system.

Hazard Communication Questions 11. Name one of the four routes of entry Ethyl Alcohol could enter the human body? (1 point) Inhalation, Ingestion, injection, absorption (skin contact) 12. What is the name and address of the company that provided the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (2 points) Top of MSDS, Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. 222 Red School Lane Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 13. Handling and Storage for Ethyl Alcohol is called out in what specific section of the MSDS? (2 points) Section 7 14. Ethyl Alcohol has an autoignition temperature and will self ignite at what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? (4 points) Section 5, (685 0F)

Hazard Communication Questions 15. What is the 24 hour emergency number for CHEMTREC as listed on the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol? (3 points) Top of MSDS, 1-800-424-9300 16. The MSDS lists condition to avoid, what are they? (4 points) Section 10, Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. 17. The Nevada Department of Corrections Hazard Communication written program is found in Administrative Regulation number? (3 points) 443 18. Chemical Manufacturers must label containers and provide a? (1 point) MSDS 19. An employer should keep all MSDS’s in a locked cabinet to keep them secure, true or false? (1 point) False 20. On the MSDS for ethyl alcohol what does PEL and TLV stand for? (3 points) section 8, Permissible Exposure Limit and Threshold Limit Value