IntroductionIntroduction
The purpose of this training is to familiarize
you with the Occupational Health and Safety
Administration’s Hazard Communication standard
29 CFR 1910.120022
OverviewOverview
• What is Hazard Communication?• What are the program requirements?• Training requirements• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)• Labeling• What are the hazards?
• Health & Physical• Routes of exposure/entry• Protective measures• Inventory requirements• What now?
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What is Hazard What is Hazard Communication?Communication?
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 – “Right to Know” went into effect in November 1985
• The purpose of Hazcom is to communicate hazards associated with the workplace to employees
• You, as an employee, have a Right to Know about the hazards in your work area and the potential effects of these hazards upon your health and safety
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Key Elements of the Hazard Key Elements of the Hazard Communication StandardCommunication Standard
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is composed of five key elements. These five key elements are:
• Written Program - A written program must be developed which ties all of the below elements together
• Material Safety Data Sheets - A detailed description of each hazardous material listed in the Materials Inventory
• Labeling - Containers of hazardous materials must have labels which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to employees
• Training - All employees must be trained to identify and work safely with hazardous materials
• Materials Inventory and Hazard Assessment - A list of the hazardous materials and other physical hazards present in your work area
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Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ProgramProgram
Written program must include:
• Employee training information
• Information regarding non-routine hazards
• Methods of informing employers of other workers (contractors)
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Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ProgramProgram
Marquette’s written Hazard Communication Program is accessible at:• http://www.mu.edu/riskunit• Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Zilber Hall, Suite 212
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The First StepThe First Step
• Hazardous materials (chemical products) and physical hazards (radiation, lasers, vibration, etc.) are everywhere. It has been estimated that over a half million chemical products are used by business and industry every year. Some of these hazards pose little danger to you, while others are deadly
• Modern manufacturing would not be possible without chemicals and processes. However, like machinery or electrical equipment, you must know how to use chemicals safely
• The first step in using chemicals and processes safely is to recognize those materials and processes that may be hazardous to your health or physical safety
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• A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do harm to your body.
• Most industrial chemicals can harm you at some level.
• It depends how much gets into your body.
What is a “hazardous What is a “hazardous chemical”?chemical”?
Chemicals Are EverywhereChemicals Are Everywhere
Examples:
• Cleaning solvents
• Lubricants
• Fuels
• Pressurized containers
Training Training • Employee training is an integral part of the hazard
communication program
• Hazard Communication – General overview training• This PowerPoint presentation serves as a general overview
training of the MU Hazard Communication program
• Hazard Communication – Site specific training• In addition to the general overview training you will receive
site specific training from your supervisor. This training will include specific hazards in your work area, and methods to reduce hazards (engineering controls, administrative controls, product substitution, and personal protective equipment)
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MSDSMSDS
• Reference that identifies chemical characteristics and hazards
• Must have one for each hazardous chemical used in the work area
• MSDS can be accessed through MU’s chemical inventory system CisPro
• Must be accessible to all employees whenever they are in their work area
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Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets http://cispro.mu.edu/
MSDS Information MSDS Information The MSDS contains information specific to the chemical it
references. Information includes:
• Section 1: Identification of chemical• Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients• Section 3: Physical Data• Section 4: Fire & Explosion Data• Section 5: Health Hazards• Section 6: Reactivity• Section 7: Personal Protective Equipment• Section 8: Spills & Leak Procedures• Section 9: Handling & Storage
Note: The section identification (1-9) will always be the same, the only difference will be the information contained within each section will be specific for the chemical the MSDS is referencing
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MSDSs – what information do they MSDSs – what information do they have?have?
Names of hazardous chemicals in a product,
Physical and chemical properties of the product,
Physical hazards of working with the product,
Health hazards of working with the product (including signs and symptoms of overexposures),
Acetone
Flammable & highly volatile
Burns
Headaches, eye irritation
Material safety data sheets (continued)
• The main way the chemical enters the body,
• The legal limit allowed in the air
• If the chemical is a carcinogen
• Precautions for safe use of the hazardous chemical,
Inhalation
750 ppm
No
Use with adequate ventilation, keep away from open flame
Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (continued)(continued)
• Exposure control methods, including personal protective equipment,
• Emergency and first aid procedures,
• The date the MSDS was prepared or revised,
• Name, address and phone number of the person responsible for the information in the MSDS.
Wear respirator, rubber gloves
Eyes: flush with water for 15 minutes
1996
John Doe 1234 Maple St.
Anywhere, USA
How to find MSDSHow to find MSDS
• Go online http://cispro.mu.edu/ to access the MSDS for chemicals in your work area
• Take time to read the MSDS which
describe the hazardous materials present in your work area
• Remember, knowing where MSDS are located and how to use them is your responsibility; it is part of your job
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What must be labeled?What must be labeled?
• The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that ALL hazardous materials be labeled.
Exception:• Hazardous chemicals in portable containers
which are for the immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer is the exception to this rule
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Basic Label InformationBasic Label Information
OSHA requires that the following information be included on ALL labels:
1. Identity of Hazardous Chemical(s)
2. Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the Hazcom program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the health and physical hazards of the hazardous chemical
3. Name and address of the chemical manufacture, importer, or other responsible party
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LabelsLabels
• Labels warn of potential dangers
• Labels are not intended to be the sole source of information
• Labels serve as an immediate warning
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• Check labels prior to use for:• Identity of chemical• Name and address of
manufacturer• Appropriate hazard
warnings
• All containers must be labeled
• Regard unlabeled containers as dangerous
• Do not remove labels
Container LabelsContainer Labels
Key WordsKey Words
• As you read labels, you will see key words which signal you that you should take extra care when handling a particular hazardous material. These key words include:
• CAUTION MODERATE RISK WARNING• DANGER SERIOUS RISK MAJOR RISK
For example, the key word "DANGER" means:
• Immediate harm, long term effects, or death may occur
• Chemicals may be toxic, corrosive, or flammable
• Protective equipment and/or clothing may be required
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Labeling RequirementsLabeling Requirements
• Ensure labels do not come off, become smudged or unreadable
• For hard-to-label containers, use:• signs or placards• process sheets
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MU’s Approved Labeling MU’s Approved Labeling SystemSystem
MU USES A LABELING COMBINATION OF:
• Primary Labeling Maintaining labels provided by the manufactures;
suppliers
• Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)• Department of Transportation (DOT)• Global Mark labeling system, Wehr Life Sciences
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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA 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
Blue = Health Red = Red =
FlammabilityFlammability Yellow = Yellow =
InstabilityInstability White = Special White = Special
hazard hazard informationinformation
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
44= Deadly Hazard
33= Severe Hazard
22= Moderate Hazard
11= Slight Hazard 00= No Hazard
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds
Hazard Abbreviation Oxidizer OX
Acid ACID Alkali ALK
Use No Water W Radioactive
NFPA: Specific HazardsNFPA: Specific Hazards
You should never have any unattended,
unlabeled containers in your workplace!
Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking Systems
Health Hazards Health Hazards
Health hazards include–• Sensitizers• Toxic Substances• Corrosives • Irritants• Carcinogens
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Health Effects you may faceHealth Effects you may face
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Acute Acute • Short-term effects • Symptoms appear
just after exposure• High concentration• Corrosives, irritants• Rashes, burns,
respiratory irritation, poisoning
ChronicChronic• Long-term effects• Symptoms appear
long after exposure
• Low concentration• Neurotoxins,
carcinogens• Cancer, lung or
liver damage, allergies
Health HazardsHealth Hazards
• Ask your supervisor about health hazards for the chemicals in your work area
• Health hazard information is also found on the MSDS for each chemical (Section 5)
• You should know where to find the MSDS file in the areas you work
Health hazards cause health effects upon exposure
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Health HazardsHealth Hazards
• Routes of exposure:• Absorption – skin & eyes• Ingestion – direct & indirect• Inhalation• Injection
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Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards
• Physical hazards are those hazards which threaten your physical safety
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Physical hazards include Physical hazards include any chemical that is a:any chemical that is a:• Combustible
liquid• Compressed gas• Explosive• Flammable• Organic
peroxide
• Oxidizer• Unstable
(reactive)
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Protective MeasuresProtective Measures• Engineering controls
• Well designed work areas minimize exposure to materials which are hazardous. Examples of engineering controls would include exhaust systems and wetting systems to control dust
• Work practices• Safe work practices will insure that chemicals are used
correctly and safely
• Product Substitution• Because many chemicals do similar jobs, it is important to
select chemicals that do a good job, while being less toxic
• Personal protective equipment• Respirators, eye protection, gloves, aprons, and other
protective equipment and clothing are designed to protect you while you work - USE THEM!
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General Work PracticesGeneral Work Practices
• Use hazardous chemicals only as directed• Prior to using hazardous chemicals
• Inspect equipment for damage prior to use• Ensure adequate ventilation
• When using• Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics• Never smell, inhale or taste• Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes
• After use • Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and
water
Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment
Requirements found onRequirements found onlabels or MSDSlabels or MSDS
• Goggles, face shields, glasses
• Gloves• Respirators & dust
masks• Head protection• Foot protection• Aprons or full body
suits
Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory
• Working with Facilities Services the Department of Environmental Health & Safety has prepare a current inventory list of all known chemicals present in your workplace
• Specific information on each noted hazardous substance can be obtained by reviewing the MSDS
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You can protect yourself from You can protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by:hazardous chemicals by:
• Knowing what is in the product your work with,
• Using the smallest amount of a chemical to do the job,
• Maintaining machinery and equipment to prevent leaks or releases,
Protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by::• Using available ventilation to
reduce amounts of chemicals in the air,
• Keeping lids, doors or covers closed on chemical processes,
• Wearing necessary personal protective equipment.
In the case of a leak or spill, protect yourself by:
• Informing your supervisor of unusual odors, spills, or releases,
• Leaving an area of a large spill or chemical release.
What Now?What Now?
• Know the location and availability of hazard communication program, chemical and physical hazards and how to access MSDS files
• Know what protective measures (PPE) you will need when dealing with hazards
• Speak with your supervisor about chemical specific and site specific Hazcom training
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What Now? What Now?
• Identify the hazards before you start a job. If you aren’t familiar with a chemical, read the MSDS:
• Respect all warnings and precautions, don’t take chances
• When in doubt ask your supervisor• Know in advance what could go wrong
and what to do about it• Know how and where to get help• Learn basic first aid measures
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What Now?What Now?
You have a right to know, but you also have a responsibility to use your knowledge and skills to work safely the only person who can keep you safe on the job is YOU!
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