Hazard Communication

HAZCOM STANDARDOPERATIONS with HAZARDOUS

CHEMICALSCHEMICAL HAZARDS

HOW to DETECTHOW to PROTECT

WRITTEN PROGRAMMSDS'sLABELS

HAZCOM STANDARD

Written ProgramHow This Employer will inform you about chemical hazards

In the Yellow and Black MSDS binders

Hazard Determination All manufacturers and importers must determine the hazards of their chemicals

HAZCOM STANDARD

MSDS’s Must be immediately available for all chemicals

Labels All containers (with few exceptions) must be labeled

TrainingFormal training (like now)Informal training (every day)

OPERATIONS with HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

Beralcast BerylliumShell Construction Crystalline SilicaDegreasing SolventsBattery Charging Sulfuric Acid

Hydrogen GasDisinfection, Laundry Clorox Bleach

List all operations that use chemicalsList All Chemicals UsedDiscuss with Supervisor and Co-Workers

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

ALL CHEMICALS ARE HAZARDOUS

Beryllium Sensitizer - Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD) - A

FibrosisSilica Silicosis - A FibrosisClorox Bleach Caustic - Strong Base,

DermatitisSulfuric Acid Irritant - eye, nose, throat, skin

Cumulative Lung Damage

Hydrophilic - Heats with water addedYou can find many more hazards in the MSDS's

HOW to DETECT

Detector tubesDirect Reading InstrumentsPersonal and Area Air Sampling

Sulfuric Acid Colorless to Brown Oily LiquidBurning in Nose and

Eyes

Clorox Bleach Smells Like a Swimming Pool

Again - Refer to the MSDS's for more information

HOW to PROTECT

Respirators - Protect only against rated chemicals

Concentration you breath = Concentration in air Protection Factor

Protective Clothing - Gloves, Aprons, Boots, etc.

No material protects against all chemicalsChemicals eventually break through any protective material

HOW to PROTECT

Alcohol Natural Rubber or NeopreneGasoline Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)Sulfuric Acid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Other Personal Protective EquipmentSplash Goggles, Face ShieldsSafety Glasses not for chemical splashes

Bonding and Grounding protects against sparks

Some chemicals require ventilated areas

WRITTEN PROGRAM

Describes how This Employer gets information to YOU

In the Yellow and Black MSDS Binders

The plan includesTraining before assignment near chemicalsTraining whenever new hazards are introducedAnnual refresher trainingContinual, daily informal training

WRITTEN PROGRAM

Annual review to insure all chemicals are on list

Annual review to insure all chemicals have MSDS's

Monthly inspections to insure all containers are labeled

Available to you or your representatives for copying

MSDS's

Material Safety Data Sheets are in yellow and black binders

Also available on-line at SIRI Vermont

MSDS's contain:emergency information - first aid directionshealth, fire, reactivity hazardsprotective measures –

ventilation, gloves, splash goggles

Much, Much More

LABELS

Do not deface or remove manufacturer's labels

All other containers must have:1. Name of the product (as on the source container)2. Health and safety hazards (may use HMIS)

Names on labels same as on MSDS’s

Names on the chemical list same as labels

LABELS

NFPA 704 - Hazard Diamond

Red - Fire, FlammabilityBlue - Health HazardYellow - Reactivity

White area shows fire fighting information

Higher the Number, GREATER the Hazard

LABELS

HMISHazardous Materials Information System

Red - Fire, FlammabilityBlue - Health HazardYellow - ReactivityWhite - PPE

Pictogram represents required PPE

Higher the Number, GREATER the Hazard

Thank You