1. HAZARD COMMUNICATION TRAINING: THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW

2. INTRODUCTION - 1 out of every 4 workers contacts chemicals on the job.
- In many cases, the chemicals at work are no more dangerous
than those at home.
- Workplace situations will usually have a greater exposure,
concentrations are higher and exposure time is longer.
- OSHA implemented Hazard Communication Standard or
the “Right to Know Law” in the 1980’s.

3. OVERVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND STANDARD
- Intention is to help make the workplace safer.
- States that all employees have a “right to know” what
chemicals you are working with or around.
- Requires that all chemicals be fully evaluated for possible
physical or health hazards.
- All information relating to these hazards is to be available
to employees.

4. REGULATION & STANDARD CONTINUED
- Involves anyone who comes into contact with chemicals.
- Everyone needs to know what they work with and how to
protect themselves.
- Training & written materials inform you about chemicals
that you work with.
- Always ask questions of your supervisor about chemical
use, MSDS’s and the company’s written program if you
are not sure.

5. REGULATIONS & STANDARD CONTINUED
The areas covered in the standard include the following:
- Determining the hazards of chemicals.
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s).
- Labels and labeling.
- Written Hazard Communication Program.
- Employee information and training.
- Trade Secrets.
Standard intent is to cover all employees who may be exposed
to chemicals under normal and emergency conditions. Applies
to those that pose either a physical or health hazard.

6. PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS
PHYSICAL: Exhibited by certain chemicals due to physical
properties - flammability, reactivity, etc. These
fall into several classes
- Flammable liquids or solids Unstable materials
- Combustible liquids Water reactive
- Compressed gases Explosives
- Organic peroxide Oxidizers
- Pyrophoric materials (spontaneous ignition 130 degrees F
or below)

7. PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS CONTINUED
HEALTH: Chemical that may cause acute or chronic effects
after exposure.
- Acute effects usually occur rapidly, after a brief exposure.
- Chronic effects are long, continuous and follows repeated
long term exposure.
EXAMPLE CHEMICALS:
- Carcinogens Benzene
- Toxic agents Insecticides, arsenic
- Reproductive Toxins Thalidomide, nitrous oxide
- Irritants Bleaches, ammonia
- Sensitizers Creosote, epoxy resins

8. PHYSICAL & HEALTH HAZARDS CONTINUED
The Hazard Communication Standard does not apply to these
areas:
- Hazardous waste regulated by Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
- Tobacco products
- Many wood or wood products
- Food products
- Cosmetics
- Certain drugs (prescription and over the counter)

9. CHEMICALS IN TORO’S WORKPLACE
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
- Oils (hydraulic, motor, grease)
- Compressed gases (Oxygen, propane, helium, Argon)
- Paints (spray cans, oil based industrial enamels)
- Cleaning solvents (Safety Kleen)
HEALTH HAZARDS
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone
- Formaldehyde (byproduct of Molding Operation w/Delrin)
- Acids (Hydrohloric, Trichloroisocyanuric)

10. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
It is a fact sheet for chemicals that pose a physical or health
hazard in the workplace. They are to be in English and have:
- Identity of the chemical (as used on the label).
- Physical hazards.
- Health hazards.
- Primary routes of entry.
- Whether it is a carcinogen.
- Precautions for safe handling and use.
- Date of preparation of latest revision.
- Name, address and phone number of manufacturer,
importer or other responsible party.

11. MSDS CONTINUED -MSDS for each hazardous chemical kept on file for.
* Human Resources (Master files)
* Molding
* SMU1, 2 , Controllers, Tool Room, Retail
* Maintenance, Jasmine & Jurupa Whse.
* Security Office (Emergency information)
- MSDS are to be reviewed regularly and updated.
- Responsibility of Toro contact and vendor to supply MSDS
when any new chemical introduced to workplace, regardless
of quantity.

12. LABELS & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Containers of chemicals must be labeled in English. Other
languages can be used, but English is required. Labels are
required to contain the following information:
- Identity of the hazardous chemical.
- Appropriate hazard warnings.
- Name & address of manufacturer, importer or other
responsible party.

13. LABELS & LABELING CONTINUED
- On individual stationary containers you may use these in
place of labels:
* Signs
* Placards
* Batch tickets
* Printed operating procedures
- If chemical is intended only for use of the employee making
the transfer during their workshift, employer is not required
to label portable transfer vessels. If that vessel is going to be
used on another shift, it needs a label.

14. WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
Employers are required to have developed and implemented
a written hazard communication program. It needs to include:
- List of the hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
- How MSDS requirements are met.
- What type of labeling system is used.
- Detailed information on training compliance.
- How hazards of non-routine tasks are communicated.
- How employees of contractors, service repairmen and
subcontractors are informed of hazards.

15. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employee training is to contain all of the following elements:
- Methods or observations used to detect the presence or
release of hazardous chemicals in your work area.
- Physical & health hazards of chemicals in your workplace.
- Measures used to protect employees from hazards. This
would include work procedures and personal protective
equipment.
- Appropriate details on type and use of labels and location
and use of MSDS’s.

16. WORK AT WORKING SAFELY
- Training is the key to success and safety when dealing with
hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
- Take the program information seriously.
- Learn about MSDS’s, labeling, measures to protect yourself
and what chemicals you work with.
- Your good health and that of others, may depend on how
much you learn.