1. Hazard Communication II
High Plains Power
Rich Lobdell

2. Hazard Communication Standard
Established by OSHA in 1983
“Right to Know” Standard
CERCLA
Superfund Act
SARA “Community Right to Know”

3. Right to Know Not only your “Right to Know”
It’s your responsibility for:
Yourself
Your co-workers
Your family
Your community
Your environment

4. Terms to Remember
Toxicity – the ability of a substance to cause a harmful effect
Dose – the amount of exposure to a toxin
Hazard exposure - the toxicity of a substance in conjunction with the dose

5. Terms to Remember
Time Weighted Average – TWA established by OSHA to limit the amount of exposure over an 8 hour period
Acute Health Hazard – effects are immediately recognized
Chronic Health Hazard – effects are realized over a period years

6. Hazard Potential
The likelihood that a substance will cause an ill effect at a given dose

7. 5 Elements of Hazard Communication
Materials Inventory
Material Safety Data Sheets
Labeling
Training
Written Program

8. Labels First step in safe handling
OSHA requires all Hazardous Materials to be labeled

9. All Labels Must Contain
Product Name
Warning statement, message or symbol
Commercial labels must include:
Name of manufacturer
Address of manufacturer
Most manufacturers include safe handling procedures

10. Warning Statements Danger Warning Caution
Can cause serious injury or death
Warning
Can cause potentially serious injury or death
Caution
Can cause potentially moderate injury
Moderate Risk, Serious Risk, Major Risk

11. HMIS Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification System
National Paint and Coating Association
HMIS III

12. NFR Labeling System National Fire Rating
National Fire Protection Association

13. HMIG Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification Guide
Lab Safety Supply

14. Hazard Class Health – Blue Flammability – Red Reactivity – Yellow
Special Hazards - White

15. Hazard Class Number System
Each hazard class has a number from 0 to 4 to denote the severity of the hazard
0 the least hazardous
4 the most hazardous

16. Health Hazard 0 – No hazard 1 – Slight hazard 2 – Dangerous
3 – Extreme Danger
4 - Deadly 3

17. Flammability Hazard 0 – Will not burn 1 – Ignites above 200° F
2 – Ignites below 200° F
3 – Ignites below 100° F
4 – Ignites below 73° F 2

18. Reactivity Hazard 0 – Stable 1 – Normally Stable 2 – Unstable
3 – Explosive
4 – May Detonate 1

19. Special Hazards
Determine what PPE will be necessary

20. Hazards Health /Physical
Corrosives
Primary Irritants
Sensitizers
Acute toxins
Carcinogens
Teratogens
Organ specific
Bio
Radiation
Flammables
Combustibles
Pyrophorics
Explosives
Water reactives
Unstable reactives
Oxidizers
Organic peroxides
Pressurized cylinders

21. Material Safety Data Sheets
Identify name of substance
Physical hazards
Health hazards
Route of entry
Permissible exposure limit
Carcinogenic factors

22. Material Safety Data Sheets
Safe handling procedures
Date of the sheet preparation
Control measures – PPE
1st Aid procedures
Contact information
Special instructions

23. Hazard Control Product substitution Engineering controls
Safe work practices
PPE
Training and communication
Environmental monitoring
Personal monitoring
Obtain and read MSDS
Limit volume of hazardous materials
Store incompatible materials separately

24. High Plains Power MSDS 3E Company Fax-back service 1-800-451-8346
MSDS Book at each shop
Internet – Manufacturer Sites

25. Questions?
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