1. Chemical Safety Awareness Program
Welcome to the Chemical Safety Awareness Program course!

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4. Overview of the Course
Introduction and Overview of the Course.

5. Hazardous Chemical Communication
Do you work around hazardous chemicals?
Hazardous Chemical Communication
Do you work around hazardous chemicals? If you do, you’re not alone. Employees have a need and a right to know certain information about the chemicals that they are exposed to, the hazards of those chemicals and how to protect themselves while at work. This concept is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) issued by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
In this course we will examine the elements in a Hazardous Chemical Communication program – important information to help keep you and your co-workers safe on the job.
Please remember, that at any time, if you or another employee has a question about a chemical or a situation and cannot find information or an answer from content provided, it is recommended that you ask a supervisor for more information.

6. Material Safety Data Sheets
Introduction
Materials Inventory
Material Safety Data Sheets
Labels
Training
Written Program
Introduction
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard specifies that employers must provide the following five elements in their workplaces for their employees. The goal of this course is to familiarize you with these elements, which are in place for your protection.
1.  Materials Inventory - A list of the hazardous materials present in your work area.
2.  Material Safety Data Sheets - A detailed description of each hazardous material listed in the Materials Inventory.
3.  Labeling - Containers of hazardous materials must have labels which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to employees.
4.  Training - All employees must be trained to identify and work safely with hazardous materials.
5.  Written Program - A written program must be developed which ties all of the above together.
In this course, we will cover all five elements, but our focus will be understanding the product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) that are an important source of information on the chemicals present in your environment.

7. Understanding Product Labels
Course Overview
Hazardous Chemicals
Understanding Product Labels
80%
Reading an MSDS
Written Program
Final Assessment
Course Overview
This course has four lessons.
Lesson One introduces hazardous chemicals.
Lesson Two examines the labels on hazardous chemicals and the information they contain.  
Lesson Three covers Material Safety Data Sheets and the important information they contain.
Lesson Four introduces the hazardous chemical inventory, written program and training requirements.
After each lesson, you’ll be able to check your knowledge. At the end of this course, there will be a final assessment. A score of 80% or higher on the final assessment is required to pass the course.

8. Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals

9. Objectives Recognize a hazardous chemical
Define physical and health hazards
Identify the routes of entry
Objectives
Lesson One focuses on Hazardous Chemicals. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to recognize a hazardous chemical based on either the physical or health hazards they can cause. You should also be able to identify the routes of entry into the body that chemicals can take.

10. What is a Hazardous Chemical?
Hazardous Chemicals are solids, liquids or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. Some examples of hazardous materials you may be familiar with include bleach, drain cleaner and antifreeze. In order for a chemical to be classified as hazardous, it must have either a physical or health hazard associated with its use.
To be considered Hazardous, a chemical must have either a
physical or a health hazard associated with it.

11. Physical Hazard Explosives / Water Reactive / Unstable Reactive
Flammable / Combustible / Pyrophoric
Compressed Gas
Oxidizer / Organic Peroxide
Physical Hazard
Physical hazards deal with a chemical’s potentially harmful physical properties. Physical hazards are defined as a chemical for which there is valid scientific evidence that it is:
A combustible liquid,
A compressed gas,
An explosive, or flammable.
A chemical is also defined as a physical hazard if it is an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, a pyrophoric which can spark or ignite in air, or is water-reactive or unstable-reactive.

12. Health Hazard Acute Chronic Health Hazard
Health hazards produce reactions within the body. Chemicals presenting health hazards can cause one to become ill.
An acute health hazard results from a single, short duration exposure to a chemical which produces an immediate ill response. A chronic health hazard results from frequent exposure over a longer period of time.
Acute
Chronic

13. Routes of Entry Inhalation Ingestion Skin Contact Mechanical Injury
Routes of entry describe the way the hazardous chemical enters the body. There are three primary routes by which chemicals can enter the body. They are:
1. Inhalation, or through breathing;
2. Ingestion (through eating or swallowing); or
3. Dermal (or skin) contact.
Injection is another route of entry for chemicals, which while rare in the workplace, can occur through mechanical injury, such as being punctured by a sharp object.
Mechanical Injury

14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself from hazard chemicals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) provides a barrier to the routes of entry.
Masks protect against inhalation.
Shields protect against ingestion.
Gloves and safety glasses protect against skin and eye contact.

15. Recap Either a physical or health hazard
Chemical’s physical properties
Produces reactions within the body
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Recap
That’s all for Lesson One, Hazardous Chemicals. To review the main points:
In order for a chemical to be classified as hazardous, it must have either a physical or health hazard associated with its use. A physical hazard deals with a chemical’s physical properties, and a health hazard produces reactions within the body.
There are three primary routes of entry for a hazardous chemical into the body:
Inhalation,
Ingestion, and
Dermal (or skin) contact.
Personal protective equipment provides a barrier to the routes of entry, and helps protect you from exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Now that we’ve reviewed the lesson, let’s check your knowledge.

16. Knowledge Check 1

17. Understanding Product Labels

18. Objectives At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Name the three required label elements on a hazardous chemical label.
List other helpful information that can be found on a product label.
Objectives
This lesson addresses the labels that are required on product containers. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Name the three required label elements on a hazardous label; and
List other helpful information that can be found on a product label.

19. Identifying Hazardous Chemicals
Remember that in order for a chemical to be classified as hazardous, it must have either a physical or health hazard associated with its use.
As someone who works in a facility where chemicals are present, you need to know how to protect yourself, and where to find information about the chemicals in use.
Physical or health hazard associated with its use.

20. Labels and Labeling Labels and Labeling
Labels provide important information about the product contained within. They are typically your first source of information about the chemical.
The information on the label, and in the Material Safety Data Sheet, come from a professional evaluation of the chemical conducted by the manufacturer or importer.

21. Product Labels Required Elements Hazardous Chemical Identity
Hazard Warning
Manufacturer Information
Product Labels
Every manufacturer’s label is different. You should familiarize yourself with the structure of the labels on the products used in your workplace.  
All labels on hazardous chemical containers, are required to have at least three elements:
The hazardous chemical identity,
The hazardous warning, and
The name and address of the manufacturer.
All of these must be plainly indicated.

22. Product Labels Additional Elements Brand Name Signal Words
Additional Elements on the label include:
The brand name, which is good to know, should you need to contact the manufacturer for technical assistance; and 
Signal words, which include Caution, Warning, Danger and Poison. These words describe the level of product toxicity. They are ranked. Poison is the most hazardous, then Danger and Warning. Caution is the least hazardous.
Signal Words

23. Product Labels Additional Elements Directions for Use Product Labels
The label directions for use state where and how to apply the product. This includes dilution rates, frequency of use and contact times. Directions also note personal protective equipment which should be used, such as the type of gloves, goggles and respiratory protection required when filling or pouring.

24. Product Labels MSDS Number First Aid Information Product Labels
The label should also include first aid information, in terms of what to do in the event of exposure to the chemical.
It should also include the Material Safety Data Sheet number, should you require more detailed information about the chemical.

25. Product Labels Additional Elements Uniform Hazard Ratings
Two of the most common Uniform Hazard Ratings are the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA), and the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) created by the National Paint and Coatings Association. Both ratings’ systems provide a quick estimate of the hazard one is being exposed to when measuring, pouring or handling a hazardous concentrated product. A number from 0 – 4 indicates the degree of each hazard with 4 being a very significant hazard, and 0 being very insignificant.
Uniform Hazard Ratings

26. Recap Hazardous chemicals are required to be labeled
Identity of the hazard chemical
Hazard warning
Name and address of the manufacturer
Other information that can be found on a product label.
Directions for proper use
First aid information
Uniform hazard ratings
Identity of the hazard chemical
Hazard warning
Name and address of the manufacturer
Other information
Directions for proper use
First aid information
Recap
Hazardous chemicals are required to be labeled, and even though each manufacturer’s label is different, all are required to contain three elements:
The identity of the hazardous chemical,
A hazard warning, and
The name and address of the manufacturer.
Most manufacturers include additional helpful information on their labels, including directions for proper use, first aid information, and uniform hazard ratings. 
Uniform hazard ratings

27. Knowledge Check 2

28. Reading Material Safety Data Sheets

29. Objectives Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
In this lesson you will learn to:
Locate important information about a product.
Objectives
This lesson will help you locate desired information about a product in its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). In this lesson you will learn to:
Use the Material Safety Data Sheet to locate important information about a product.

30. Material Safety Data Sheets
In order to perform your job efficiently, productively and safely, you need to know about the products that you use and how to dispense, handle and dispose of them safely.  The Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS, is the recognized and required document for information for each chemical product used in your facility.  The MSDS contains information about the product, the manufacturer, and steps to take in case of an accident or an emergency.

31. Where Can An MSDS Be Found?
Where Can An MSDS Be Found?
An MSDS may be found in a binder, in a collection of laminated cards or printouts, or on a company’s computer.
Diversey has prepared a MSDS for each of its products and makes these available through a telephone call to Diversey at or via the website
Binder
Print Outs
Computer or Website

32. MSDS Information Know BEFORE You Go MSDS Information
Before you use any chemical product, you must read the MSDS to find out what safety precautions are needed. By reading the MSDS beforehand, valuable time is saved in the event of an accident.
While each MSDS may look a bit different, they all must provide the same information. Basically, the MSDS informs you on how to safely handle and store the chemical. Let’s look at the MSDS in more detail.

33. Product and Company Identification
In the Product and Company Identification section, look for the product name, product use, MSDS number, the manufacturer’s address, validation date and an emergency phone number.

34. Hazards Identification
The Hazards Identification section contains an emergency overview, which includes a short description of the hazards; typical ways that users may come into contact with the chemical; potential health effects; and symptoms of overexposure, when applicable.

35. Composition / Ingredients
The Composition and Information on Ingredients section lists any chemical substance required to be listed by OSHA, and chemicals responsible for health or special hazards.

36. First Aid Measures First Aid Measures
Important information on first aid and emergency medical procedures are provided in the First Aid Measures section. They include:
What to do if you get the chemical in your eyes;
What to do if you get it on your skin,
What to do if you breathe the product,
What to do if you swallow the product; and
What medical conditions are aggravated by exposure to the product.

37. Fire-Fighting Measures
Fire-fighting measures list fire and explosion hazards and provides instructions for fire-fighting measures.

38. Accidental Release Measures
For safe spill or leak clean-up steps and proper waste disposal, look in the Accidental Release Measures section.

39. Handling and Storage Handling and Storage
The Handling and Storage Section provides information that’s also on the product label. It explains how to handle and store the product and the empty container.

40. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Under normal operating conditions, protective equipment, such as footwear, safety glasses, gloves or engineering controls such as the use of a local exhaust system, may be necessary to avoid harmful exposure. The Exposure Controls/Personal Protection section lists the recommended equipment for standard operating procedures.

41. Physical/Chemical Properties
The Physical and Chemical Properties section lists laboratory measurements for the product. For example, some of these may be of use to the housekeeper for product identification and safe handling.

42. Stability and Reactivity Data
The Stability and Reactivity Data section shows how stable the product is, what can contribute to the instability of the product and what other chemicals are incompatible.

43. Toxicological Information
Any known or suspected acute or chronic toxicity caused by the product is reported in the Toxicological Information section.

44. Ecological Information
The Ecological Information section reports the impact of the product spills or other emissions on the environment.

45. Disposal Considerations
Requirement to observe
Requirement to include
Disposal Considerations
Precautions needed to dispose of a product are provided in the Disposal Considerations section. Not listed, but expected are the following:
The requirement to observe all federal, provincial and state regulations, as well as local or municipal ordinances regarding disposal; and
The requirement to include how products must be labeled for disposal, including how to be neutralized, and how to have special handling by a regulated or certified agency.

46. Transport and Regulatory Information
For Detailed Information, go to:
Transport and Regulatory Information
Two sections include information on transportation and other regulations by the federal governments of the United States and Canada, as well as by states and provinces that have enacted additional regulations. The information in these sections is also available on the product package.
The Transport Information section refers customers to the bill of lading for DOT classifications. Detailed information on transporting specific products can be found on this website:
Regulatory information includes information on regulations including the US EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).

47. Other Information Other Information
The Other Information section carries other information that the manufacturer wishes to provide. In this case, there is a note that the product contains an added fragrance.

48. Identify the required elements in a Material Safety Data Sheet.
Recap
Identify the required elements in a Material Safety Data Sheet.
Be able to locate the desired information in a Material Safety Data Sheet.
Recap
That’s all for this lesson on Material Safety Data Sheets. At this point you should be able to identify the elements of a Material Safety Data Sheet, and be able to locate the desired information on an MSDS.

49. Knowledge Check 3

50. Communication and Training

51. Objectives You will learn to:
Describe the purpose of a hazardous chemical inventory
List the training requirements for hazardous chemicals
Identify the purpose of a written Hazard Communication Program
Objectives
This lesson covers the remaining elements of a Hazardous Communication program: The chemical inventory, training requirements and the written program. You will learn to:
Describe the purpose of a hazardous chemical inventory
List the training requirements for hazardous chemicals, and
Identify the purpose of a written Hazard Communication Program

52. Hazardous Chemical Inventory
A hazardous chemical inventory is a listing of hazardous chemicals that are used or stored within the facility. This inventory must include:
All hazardous chemicals used in the facility;
Hazardous chemicals taken off-site for use in other locations; and
Hazardous chemicals stored away from the main plant.
This inventory provides information on chemicals that have physical or health hazards in an employee’s immediate work area and also surrounding areas. How does a chemical end up on the Hazardous Chemical Inventory? The answer is the chemical manufacturer or importer must evaluate every chemical for hazardous properties. Based upon their evaluation, the hazards found are placed on container labels and MSDSs, then shipped to the company. The label and MSDS is then reviewed by a named person in a job role to do so and placed on the inventory. It’s the company’s responsibility to maintain a hazardous chemical inventory.
It’s the company’s responsibility to maintain a hazardous chemical inventory.

53. Hazardous Chemical Training
Training must be made available to employees.
Chemical-specific training
Safety precautions
Emergency and first aid training
Hazardous Chemical Training
OSHA regulations require that hazardous chemical training is made available to employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals when working. It must include the following:
Chemical-specific training;
Safety precautions; and
Emergency and first aid training.

54. Written Program Written Program Product Labeling MSDS
Chemical Inventory
Training
Written Program
An employer is required by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard to protect employee safety at work by developing a Hazardous Chemical written program and making it widely available for viewing. This written program must include information on each of the elements discussed in this course:
Product labeling program;
MSDS information program;
Chemical inventory; and
Training program.
In addition, the written program can include information about:
Methods for informing employees of hazards for non-routine tasks and chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes;
Procedures for informing contractors and employees of hazards in the workplace;
Procedures for making sure the contractors notify employers of hazardous chemicals in the workplace or those they may bring into the workplace; and
The names of those in charge of labeling, MSDS collection and inventory.

55. Where is the Written Program?
Make sure you know where the Written Program is kept.
You should also know the location of:
MSDSs (or how to access them); and
The Chemical Inventory
Where is the Written Program?
Do you know where the company’s written program is located? When you find out, write down the location so it’s easily accessible.
You should also know the location of:
MSDSs (or how to access them); and
The Chemical Inventory.

56. What is YOUR Responsibility?
Even though it’s the company’s responsibility to maintain the Hazardous Chemical Communication Program, employees are the ones who work near the chemicals and should be aware of the risks involved. Therefore, it’s to every employee’s advantage to help keep the program current, by updating the chemical inventory, reading labels and MSDSs before working with a new chemical, and attending and using the training you receive.

57. Recap A written Hazard Communication Program.
An inventory of hazardous chemicals.
Training on the Hazard Communication Program.
Recap
To summarize this final lesson:
Employers are required to keep a written Hazard Communication Program, an inventory of all the chemicals used in the facility, and provide training on the Hazard communication program for employees.

58. Final Assessment

59. Chemical Safety Awareness Program.
Congratulations!
You have completed the
Chemical Safety Awareness Program.
Congratulations!
You have completed the Chemical Safety Awareness Program.