HAZARD COMMUNICATION / RIGHT-TO-KNOW October 2008

Hazard Communication or “Right-to-Know” Law General Awareness Training

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 3 Hazard Communication Standard  Hazard Communication Standard - 29 CFR  This law states that employees must know and understand how to safely handle any chemicals that they may come into contact with at work

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 4 Hazard Communication Standard  There are thousands of chemicals used in U.S. industry  This law requires employers to train their employees how to handle these chemicals safely  Employees have a right and a responsibility to know this information  Employees must know the difference between chemical exposure & over-exposure  Exposure - chemicals are in the work area (the worker is not being harmed by the chemical)  Over-exposure - the worker is being harmed by the chemical

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 5 Health Hazards & Physical Hazards  Health Hazards can include: Toxic – acute or chronic Corrosive Irritant  Physical Hazards can include: Combustible liquid Compressed gas Explosive Flammable

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 6 Hazard Communication Program All of the key components are readily available at your work site:  Written program  MSDSs  List of hazardous chemicals  If you have any questions or want additional information, ask your Supervisor

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 7 Protective Measures Some jobs/tasks require special protective measures, including:  Work practices – using proper work techniques to do the job/task the safest way  Engineering controls – reducing risk through engineering (guards, tools etc)  Personal protective equipment – glasses, goggles, gloves, etc

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 8 Material Safety Data Sheets MSDSs are the primary tool for getting detailed chemical information, including:  Chemical identity  Physical & health hazards  Physical & chemical characteristics  Primary routes of entry Inhalation Absorption Ingestion Injection

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October 09 9 MDSDs include:  Precautions for safe handling/use personal protective equipment  Emergency first aid procedures signs & symptoms of exposure  Recommended engineering controls  Spill and leak clean-up  Labeling information  PEL, (permissible exposure limit) as established by OSHA  Name, address, phone number of manufacturer, responsible party

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Labeling Requirements  All chemicals must be labeled  Labels warn of potential dangers  Labels are not intended to be the sole source of information  Labels must be keyed to MSDSs  Labels must contain: the identity of the hazardous chemical appropriate hazard warnings the name, address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, other responsible party

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Labeling Requirements Be able to quickly identify the general hazard of any material:  HMIS labeling system identifies: health hazards flammability hazards physical hazards PPE needs  The higher the number the higher the risk

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Right-to-Know Quiz F 1. There are very few hazardous chemicals in U.S. industry. False – there are thousands of hazardous chemicals in U.S. industry 2. All chemical exposures are harmful. 3. Personal protective equipment is necessary in some chemical handling jobs. T FT FT True – some jobs require PPE (rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles, apron, etc.) False - All chemical over -exposures are harmful.

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Right-to-Know Quiz 4. Chemicals in the work area do not need to be labeled as long as you know what they are. TF 5. It is important to know the hazards of the chemicals that I work with. TF 6. All MSDSs are filed at headquarters. False – all chemicals must be labeled True – so you will understand how to stay safe False – MSDSs are located at your job site TF

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Right-to-Know Quiz 7.All chemicals cause cancer. TF 8. Training about hazardous chemicals in the workplace is the law. TF 9.________ are informational documents about chemicals, their hazards and required protective and emergency measures. 10. Name two items of personal protective equipment that may be necessary for safe handling of hazardous chemicals: MSDSs GlovesGogglesFace ShieldApron

TMD-8303-SA-0047 Rev. 1, October Questions ?? Please feel free to ask any questions about the material we’ve covered…