1. H azard C ommunication

2.  Your Right to Know Standard  The purpose of this standard is to inform employees of any hazardous or potentially hazardous substances present in the workplace.  This standard is available on the OSHA website.

3. Hazard Awareness  Become aware of potential hazards and avoid accidents by –Reading container labels –Maintaining a chemical inventory –Using safe work practices –Attending training programs –Reading Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

4. Hazardous Substances  Dusts  Gases  Fumes  Mists  Vapors  Radiation- Energy Sources  Biologicals

5. Routes of Entry  Absorption through the skin  Inhalation via the respiratory system  Ingestion into the digestive system  Contact with eyes, mucous membranes, or cuts

6. Container Labels  All containers must be labeled and provide the following information –Identity or name of chemical –Name and address of the manufacturer –Warning of its hazardous contents

7. Physical Hazards  Physical Hazards can be in the form of –Combustibles –Explosives –Oxidizers –Flammables –Radiation –Unstable Reactives –Compressed Gases

8. Health Hazards  Agents that damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or other body parts –Carcinogens –Corrosives –Irritants –Toxic agents –neurotoxins

9. Product Labels- HMIS  Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

10. Product Labels- NFPA  National Fire Protection Association

11. Material Safety Data Sheet  Provides extremely detailed information for each chemical or material in your workplace –Identification –Ingredients or compounds –Physical and chemical characteristics –Fire and explosion hazard –Reactivity data –Health hazard data –Spill procedures –PPE –Special procedures

12. How to Obtain a MSDS  Ask your supervisor  Chemical Manufacturers and Suppliers  On-line

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