1. Subpart H Hazardous Materials 1910.101-126
2-hour Lesson
Sam Mason, CMfgT, CSTM Authorized OSHA Trainer Morehead State University

2. Subpart H - Hazardous Materials (1910.101 - 126)
Class I liquids - Dispensing *
Compressed gases - Handling, storage and use *
Spray booth - Air velocity *
Standard: 1910.
Spray areas – Free from combustible residue *
Sources of ignition - Precautions *
*Average number of Federal OSHA citations issued

3. 1910.101(a) Compressed gases Inspection of compressed gas cylinders:
Employer shall determine that compressed gas cylinders under his control are in a safe condition to the extent that this can be determined by visual inspection
Use Department of Transportation 49 CFR parts where applicable, or
Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets C and C
Applicable to suppliers & distributors filling compressed gas cylinders

4. . Compressed gas cylinder types High Pressure Cryogenic Low Pressure
Acetylene .
Porous
Mass
Fusable
Plug
Very
Cold
Liquid AR O2 H2 N2
CO2
CL2
NO2
Acetone
Solvent
42%
Volume
P>900psig
P<900psig

5. Gas suppliers advise users to:
Check cylinders as they are received
Verify labels, tags and shipping papers
Reject and return cylinders with obvious damage
Determine required caps & plugs in place

6. Bulged - cylinder wall failure
CGA C
Bulges:
Cylinders are manufactured with reasonably symmetrical shape
Cylinder which have definite bulges shall be removed from service
Bulged - cylinder wall failure

7. Cylinder burst after fire exposure
CGA C
Cylinder burst after fire exposure
Fire Damage:
Cylinders shall be carefully inspected for evidence of exposure to fire
Evidence includes:
Charring or burning of paint
Burning or scarfing of the metal
Distortion of the cylinder
Burning or melting of a valve

8. Gouge with deposit of weld metal
Burn
Cut
Gouge
Gouge with deposit of weld metal

9. General corrosion with pitting - reducing cylinder strength

10. (b) Compressed gases
The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Pamphlet P

11. CGA P-1 1965 Section 3.1; General
3.1.14
Never tamper with the safety relief devices in valves or cylinders
3.1.15
Never attempt to repair or to alter cylinders, valves, or safety relief devices

12. CGA P-1 1965 Section 3.1; General
3.1.16
Never use cylinders as rollers, supports, or for any other purpose than to contain the contents as received
Big &
heavy

13. CGA P-1 1965 Section 3.1; General
3.1.17
Keep cylinder valve closed at all times, except when cylinder is in active use
3.1.18
Notify owner of cylinder if any condition has occurred which might permit any foreign substance to enter the cylinder or valve:
Provide details of incident
Provide the cylinder serial number

14. CGA P-1 1965 Section 3.1; General
3.1.19
Do not place cylinders where they might become part of an electric circuit
When cylinders are used in conjunction with electric welding, precautions must be taken against accidentally grounding cylinders and allowing them to be burned by electric welding arc

15. P-1 Section 3.2 Moving cylinders
3.2.2
Do not lift cylinders by the cap
3.2.3
Never drop cylinders nor permit them to strike against each other or against other surfaces violently

16. P-1 Section 3.2 Moving cylinders
Lifting magnet
3.2.4
Never handle a cylinder with a lifting magnet
3.2.5
Avoid dragging or sliding cylinders

17. P-1 Section 3.2 Moving cylinders
3.2.6
Use suitable hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar device with cylinder firmly secured for transporting and unloading

18. Fire is a threat to containment!
P Storing cylinders
3.3.6
Do not store cylinders near highly flammable substances such as oil, gasoline or combustible waste
Fire is a threat to containment!
MEK

19. P Storing cylinders
3.3.8
Do not store cylinders near elevators or gangways, or in locations where heavy moving objects may strike or fall on them
LP gas stored
near exit

20. P-1 3.4 Withdrawing cylinder content
3.4.2
If cylinder content is not identified by marking, return cylinder to the supplier without using
I’m not labeled!!
ACME
Cylinder Co

21. P-1 3.4 Withdrawing cylinder content
3.4.4
Before using a cylinder, be sure it is properly supported to prevent it from being knocked over

22. P-1 3.4 Withdrawing cylinder content
3.4.5
Suitable pressure regulating devices must be used
3.4.6
Never force connections
3.4.7
Where compressed gas cylinders are connected to a manifold, all related equipment, such as regulators, must be of proper design

23. P-1 3.4 Withdrawing cylinder content
3.4.8
Do not mix regulators, gages, hoses and other appliances provided for use with a particular gas or group of gases with incompatible materials/gases

24. P-1 3.4.9 Safe work practices Open cylinder slowly
Point valve opening away from yourself & others
Never use wrenches or tools except those provided by the supplier or approved by the gas manufacturer
Avoid the use of a wrench on a valve equipped with a handwheel

25. P-1 3.4.9 Safe work practices Never hammer on the valve wheel
Frozen, corroded valves; contact the supplier
Use check valves if cylinder is apt to be contaminated by feedback of materials
Before removing a regulator, close the cylinder valve and release all the pressure from the regulator

26. Twenty feet from flammable or combustible materials
P Flammable gases
Indoor cylinder storage
Well protected
Well insulated
Dry
Twenty feet from flammable or combustible materials
Oxygen
Fuel
Gas
20 Feet

27. P Flammable gases
3.5.1
Do not store cylinders near highly flammable solvents, combustible waste material and similar substances, or near unprotected electrical connections, gas flames or other sources of ignition
3.5.2
Never use a flame to detect flammable gas leaks; use soapy water

28. P-1 Section 3.6 Poison Gases
3.6.1
Personnel handling and using poison gases should have available for immediate use gas masks or self- contained breathing apparatus approved by U.S. Bureau of Mines* for the particular service desired
*NOTE: This approval for respirators has been up-dated to the requirements of NIOSH (CGA P )

29. Acetylene
"Cylinders." The in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and utilization of acetylene in cylinders shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet G

30. 1910.103 (b) Gaseous hydrogen systems
(1)(i)(c) Each portable container shall be legibly marked with the name "Hydrogen" in accordance with "Marking Portable Compressed Gas Containers to Identify the Material Contained" ANSI Z
(1)(iv)(b) Installation of hydrogen systems shall be supervised by personnel familiar with proper practices with reference to their construction and use.

31. 1910.103 (b) Gaseous hydrogen systems
"Marking." The hydrogen storage location shall be permanently placarded as follows:
Or equivalent
"HYDROGEN - FLAMMABLE GAS - NO SMOKING - NO OPEN FLAMES,"

32. Flammable and Combustible Liquids
CFR

33. Purpose of Standard
This standard applies to the handling, storage, and use of flammable and combustible liquids with a flash point (FP) below 200oF
FP<200ºF

34. Purpose of Standard
There are two primary hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids: explosion and fire
In order to prevent these hazards, this standard addresses the primary concerns of:
Design and construction,
Ventilation,
Ignition sources, and
Storage

35. Definitions
(a)

36. Flash Point
The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor within a test vessel in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid
Flash point is normally an indication of susceptibility to ignition

37. Combustible Liquid
Combustible liquid means any liquid having a flash point at or above 100oF (37.8oC)
Combustible liquids are divided into two classes as follows:
Class II liquids shall include those with flash points at or above 100oF (37.8oC) and below 140oF
Class III liquids shall include those with flash points at or above 140oF
Class IIIA liquids shall include those with flash points at or above 140oF (60oC) and below 200oF
Class IIIB liquids shall include those with flash points at or above 200oF

38. Flammable Liquid
Flammable liquid means any liquid having a flash point below 100oF
Flammable liquids are known as
Class I liquids

39. Flammable Liquid
Class I liquids are divided into three classes as follows:
Class IA shall include liquids having flash points below 73oF and having a boiling point below 100oF
Class IB shall include liquids having flash points below 73oF and having a boiling point at or above 100oF
Class IC shall include liquids having flash points at or above 73oF and below 100oF
100ºF

40. 200 Fº III 140 Fº Combustible II Flash Point Fº 100 Fº Flammable ICIA IB IC II
III
140 Fº
Combustible
Flash point > 100 Fº
Flash Point Fº
100 Fº
Flammable
Flash point < 100 Fº
73 Fº
100 Fº
Boiling Point Fº

41. Safety Can
Safety can means an approved container, of not more than 5 gallons capacity, having a spring-closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure

42. Ventilation
Ventilation as specified in this section is for the prevention of fire and explosion
It is considered adequate if it is sufficient to prevent accumulation of significant quantities of vapor-air mixtures in concentration over one- fourth of the lower flammable limit

43. Flammable (Explosive) Limits
When vapors of a flammable or combustible liquid are mixed with air in the proper proportions in the presence of a source of ignition, rapid combustion or an explosion can occur
The proper proportion is called the flammable range and is also often referred to as the explosive range.

44. Flammable (Explosive) Limits
The flammable range includes all concentrations of flammable vapor or gas in air, in which a flash will occur or a flame will travel if the mixture is ignited + =

45. Flammable Range
Explosion Pressure
LEL
UEL
Vapor/Gas Concentration in Air (%)

46. 1910.106(b)(2)(vi) Tank storage
Where vent pipe outlets for tanks storing Class I liquids are adjacent to buildings or public ways:
Located vapors are released at a safe point outside not less than 12 feet above the adjacent ground level.
To aid dispersion, vapors discharged upward or horizontally away from adjacent walls
Vent outlets located so vapors will not be trapped by eaves or other obstructions
At least five feet from building openings

47. 1910.106(b)(4) Tanks inside buildings
Emergency venting by the use of weak roof seams on tanks not permitted
Vents shall discharge vapors outside the buildings
Connections for all tank openings shall be vapor or liquid tight

48. 1910.106(b)(4) Tanks inside buildings
Each connection to a tank inside of buildings through which liquid can normally flow shall be provided with an internal or an external valve located as close as practical to the shell of the tank

49. 1910.106(b)(4) Tanks inside buildings
Flammable/combustible tanks inside buildings provided with an automatic-closing heat-actuated valve on each withdrawal connection below the liquid level, except for connections used for emergency disposal, to prevent continued flow in the event of fire in the vicinity of the tank
Inside
tank
Outlet
opening

50. 1910.106(c) Piping, valves & fittings
Piping systems shall contain a sufficient number of valves to operate the system properly and to protect the plant

51. 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage
Applies only to the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:
Drums or other containers (including flammable aerosols) not exceeding 60 gallons individual capacity and
Portable tanks not exceeding 660 gallons individual capacity

52. 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage
Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used
Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation)

53. 1910.106(d)(3) Flammable Storage Cabinets
Not more than 60 gallons of Class I and/or Class II liquids, or not more than gallons of Class III liquids may be stored in an individual cabinet
Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325oF when subjected to a standardized 10-minute fire test.

54. 1910.106(d)(3) Flammable Storage Cabinets
Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away"
Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325oF when subjected to a standardized 10-minute fire test.
Flammable
Keep Fire Away

55. 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) Ventilation
Inside storage room shall be provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation
Complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour

56. (d)(5) Egress
Flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale, shall not be stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people

57. 1910.106(d)(7) Open flames and smoking
Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas

58. Industrial Plants
(e)

59. (e) Industrial Plants
Use and handling of flammable or combustible liquids is only incidental to the principal business, such as:
Paint thinner storage in an automobile assembly plant;
Solvents used in the construction of electronic equipment,and;
Flammable finishing materials used in furniture manufacturing

60. (e)(2)(i) Containers
Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks or closed containers
Flammable liquid
stored in an open
drum

61. (e)(2) Containers
(ii)(b) The quantity of liquid that may be located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building shall not exceed:
25 gallons of Class IA liquids in containers
120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or III liquids in containers
660 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or III liquids in a single portable tank

62. 1910.106(e)(2)(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use
Flammable liquids shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use

63. 1910.106(e)(2(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use
Where flammable or combustible liquids are used or handled, except in closed containers, means shall be provided to dispose promptly and safely of leakage or spills

64. 1910.106(e)(6) Sources of ignition
Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors

65. 1910.106(e)(6) Sources of ignition
Sources of ignition may include:
Open flames,
Lightning,
Smoking,
Cutting and welding,
Hot surfaces, frictional heat,
Sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical),
Spontaneous ignition,
Chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and
Radiant heat

66. 1910.106(e)(6) Sources of ignition
"Grounding."
Class I liquids shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected
Grounding and
bonding wires,
for dispensing
flammables

67. Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals

68. (a) Purpose
This section contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of:
Toxic,
Reactive,
Flammable, or
Explosive chemicals
These releases may result in toxic, fire or explosion hazards

69. (a)(1)Application
A process which involves a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities listed in Appendix A
A process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as defined in (c) of this part) on site in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds ( kg) or more

70. Appendix A (example)

71. (a)(ii) Exceptions
Hydrocarbon fuels used solely for workplace consumption as a fuel (e.g., propane used for comfort heating, gasoline for vehicle refueling),
If such fuels are not a part of a process containing another highly hazardous chemical covered by this standard;
Flammable liquids stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred which are kept below their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration

72. 1910.119(a)(2) Exemptions Retail facilities;
Oil or gas well drilling or servicing operations; or,
Normally unoccupied remote facilities

73. 1910.119(c) Employee Participation
Written plan requires employee participation:
consult with employees and their representatives on the development of process hazards analyses
provide to employees and their representatives access to process hazard analyses

74. 1910.119(d) Process safety information
Complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis:
Enables the employer and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes

75. 1910.119(d) Process safety information
Pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals:
Hazards of the process
Technology of the process; and,
The equipment in the process

76. 1910.119(d) Process safety information
Toxicity information*;
Permissible exposure limits;
Physical data;
Reactivity data:
Corrosivity data;
Thermal and chemical stability data; and
Hazardous effects of inadvertent mixing of different materials that could foreseeably occur
*Note: Material Safety Data Sheets may be used to comply with this requirement to the extent they contain the information required

77. 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis
Must conduct a process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation):
What-If;
Checklist;
What-If/Checklist;
Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP);
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA);
Fault Tree Analysis

78. 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis
The process hazard analysis shall address:
The identification of any previous incident which had a likely potential for catastrophic consequences in the workplace;

79. 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis
The process hazard analysis shall address:
Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards such as detection of early warning of releases*
*Acceptable detection methods might include process monitoring and control instrumentation with alarms, and detection hardware such as hydrocarbon sensors

80. 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis (PHA)
PSA must be performed by a team with expertise in engineering and process operations
Includes at least one employee who has experience and knowledge specific to the process being evaluated
Also, one member of the team must be knowledgeable in the specific process hazard analysis methodology being used

81. 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis (PHA)
Promptly address the team's findings and recommendations and document resolution of findings
Document what actions are to be taken;
Complete actions as soon as possible;
Develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed;
Communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process

82. 1910.119(f) Operating procedures
Develop and implement written operating procedures* consistent with the process safety information and addresses at least the following elements:
Initial start-up, normal and temporary operations
Normal and emergency shut-down procedures
Operating limits and consequences of deviation
Hazards presented by the process
*Readily accessible to employees

83. 1910.119(f) Operating procedures
Develop and implement safe work practices* to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as:
Lockout/tagout;
Confined space entry;
Opening process equipment or piping; and
Control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel
*These safe work practices apply to contractor employees as well

84. (g) Training
Emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards of the process
Emergency operations including shutdown, and
Safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks
Refresher training at least every three years
Prepare a record which contains:
The identity of the employee,
The date of training, and
The means used to verify that the employee understood the training

85. (h) Contractors*
Applies to contractors performing maintenance or repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work on or adjacent to a covered process
Employer responsibilities:
Obtain and evaluate information regarding the contract employer's safety performance and programs
Inform contract employers of the known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process
*Does not apply to contractors providing incidental services which do not influence process safety, such as janitorial work, food and drink services...

86. 1910.123 Dipping and coating operations: Coverage and definitions
(a)(1) This rule (§§ through ) applies when you use a dip tank containing a liquid other than water. It applies when you use the liquid in the tank or its vapor to:
Clean an object
Coat an object
Alter the surface of an object, or
Change the character of an object

87. 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations
(a)What construction requirements apply to dip tanks? Any container that you use as a dip tank must be strong enough to withstand any expected load.
(b) What ventilation requirements apply to vapor areas?
(b)(1)The ventilation that you provide to a vapor area must keep the airborne concentration of any substance below 25% of its LFL.

88. 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations
(e) What requirements must I follow when an employee enters a dip tank?
When an employee enters a dip tank, you must meet the entry requirements of § , OSHA's standard for Permit- Required Confined Spaces, as applicable.

89. 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations
(f) What first-aid procedures must my employees know?
Your employees must know the first-aid procedures that are appropriate to the dipping or coating hazards to which they are exposed.

90. 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations
(i) What must I do before an employee cleans a dip tank?
Before permitting an employee to clean the interior of a dip tank, you must:
(1) Drain the contents of the tank and open the cleanout doors; and
(2) Ventilate and clear any pockets where hazardous vapors may have accumulated.

91. Additional requirements for dipping and coating operations that use flammable or combustible liquids
If you use flammable or combustible liquids, you must comply with the requirements of this section as well as the requirements of sections , , and , as applicable.

92. You must comply with this section if:
Additional requirements for dipping and coating operations that use flammable or combustible liquids
You must comply with this section if:
The flashpoint of the flammable or combustible liquid is 200° F or above
And:
The liquid is heated as part of the process, or
A heated object is placed in the liquid