1. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communications Your “Right to Know”

2. Hazard Communications The F ive Stages of the Program   Chemical Inventory List (CIL)   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s)   Labeling and Marking Systems   Employee Training   OSU Written Plan

3. Chemical Inventory List Chemical Inventory Lists (CILs) will also be required from your department.

4. Advantages to maintaining an accurate inventory:   Allows faculty to see what chemicals are available for use.   Allows identification of available alternatives for items in short supply.   Allows older chemicals to be located and used up before new stock is ordered.   Allows safe segregation and storage of chemicals on an on-going basis.

5. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communications Material Safety Data Sheets

6. Hazard Communications Material Safety Data Sheets Company InformationCompany Information Hazardous IngredientsHazardous Ingredients Physical DataPhysical Data Fire and Explosion DataFire and Explosion Data Health Hazard DataHealth Hazard Data Reactivity Data Spill & Leak Procedures Special Protection Information Special Precautions

7. Material Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights 1. Your employer must have an MSDS for every hazardous substance you use as part of your job.

8. Material Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights 2. These MSDS’s must be available to you the entire time you are in the workplace.

9. Material Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights 3. 3. If you request to see a copy of an MSDS for a product you use, and your employer cannot provide it; after one working day, you may refuse to use that product or work in an area where it is being used.

10. Material Safety Data Sheets: Your Rights 4. 4. If you request your own personal copy of an MSDS, your employer has 15 days to provide it.

11. Hazard Communications Labeling and Marking Systems   NFPA Diamonds   HMIS Labels   Uniform Laboratory Hazard Signage System

12. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds   Color coded, numerical rating system   Will be located near main entrances, fire alarm panels, or on outside entrance doors   Provide at-a-glance hazard information

13. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds   Blue = Health   Red = Flammability   Yellow = Instability   White = Special hazard information

14. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds   4= Deadly Hazard   3= Severe Hazard   2= Moderate Hazard   1= Slight Hazard   0= No Hazard

15. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communications Labeling and Marking Systems

16. Labeling and Marking Systems HMIS Labels   Designed to go on individual containers of products that don’t have manufacturer’s labels   Same color code/numerical rating system as the NFPA diamonds

17. Labeling and Marking Systems HMIS Labels   Blue = Health   Red = Flammability   Yellow = Instability   White = Personal Protective Equipment or special protection information   Numerical Rating of 0-4

18. Labeling and Marking Systems HMIS Labels   You should never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in your workplace!

19. Labeling and Marking Systems Uniform Laboratory Signage   Located on laboratory and chemical storage area doors   Pictographs depict worst hazards present in lab or area

21. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communications Employee Training

22. Hazard Communications Employee Training   Training is required:   At the time of initial assignment   Whenever new hazards are introduced   Annually

23. Labeling and Marking Systems Uniform Laboratory Signage   Always check with the appropriate personnel (lab manager, chemical hygiene officer, etc.) before performing work or maintenance in a laboratory!

24. Hazard Communications Employee Training   The training must cover:   Requirements of regulations   Location and availability of MSDSs   Hazardous chemicals used in the workplace   Method to detect release   Physical and health hazards   Measures for personal protection   Details and location of the written plan

25. Oklahoma State University Hazard Communications The OSU Written Plan

26. Hazard Communications The Written Plan You have a right to possess your own copy of Oklahoma State University written hazard communications plan.

27. Hazard Communications The Written Plan If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to your supervisor who will complete an “Employee Exposure Report Form”

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32. Questions or Concerns   Steve Boles Hazcom Coordinator   (405) 744-7241 120 Physical Plant Services Bldg. online at: http://www.ehs.okstate.edu

33. OSU Hazard Communication Test OSU Hazard Communication Test Name: ________________________ Dept.: ______________ 1. MSDS means ___________________________ 2. What is PPE ? ______________________________ What are some types of PPE ? _______________________ 3. This training session is your required Hazard Communication training. True or False (circle one) 4. Where are the MSDS/s kept for your department? __________________________________________ 5. If you have a question about the safe use of a chemical, always consult your _______________________ Signature: ______________ Date: ________