Transcript Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety Based on OSHA

Hazard Communication
& Chemical Safety
Based on OSHA
Standard
1910.1200
We use many chemicals…
We want you to know how to use them safely
You will learn about…
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The Hazards of Chemicals
Our Written Program
How Chemicals are Labeled
Safe Use of Chemicals
Material Safety Data Sheets
Basic Procedures for Spills
Who you can ask for more information
Hazards of Chemicals…
There are 2 basic types of chemical
hazards
 Physical Hazards
 Health Hazards
The first rule of Chemical safety is…
"Know what you are working with and
how to protect yourself and others“
Physical Hazards…
Chemicals are classified as having
Physical Hazards if they are
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Explosive
Compressed Gas
Combustible Liquids
Flammable
Unstable
Water Reactive
Oxidizers
Physical Hazards…
Some chemicals may be safe by
themselves, but become dangerous
when in contact with other
substances.
Chemicals with Physical Hazards…
 Used only by trained employees
 Stored in a safe manner
 Never mixed with other chemicals
unless by an approved procedure
Health Hazards
Chemicals are classified as being a health
hazard if they:
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Can cause cancer
Are poisonous (toxic)
Cause harm to your skin, internal organs,
or nervous system
Are corrosive - such as acids
Cause allergic reactions after repeated
exposure
Chemicals can enter the body through:
your lungs if you breath
fumes, mists or dust
your skin if liquid or dust
touches or spills on you
or splashes in your eyes
your mouth if you eat
after handling chemicals
accidental swallowing of
a chemical
Health Effects…
Some chemicals
affect specific
organs such as your
kidneys, liver,
reproductive or
nervous system.
Our Written Hazard
Communication Program
provides…
Written information on hazards
Lists Chemicals we use and their
hazards
System for ensuring chemicals are
labeled
Means to ensure we have an Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each
chemical
Our Written Hazard
Communication Program…
Lists who is responsible for the program
Provides chemical specific safety
training methods
Tells you where to find chemical safety
information
You can see a copy of our written
program by asking you supervisor
Labeling of Chemicals…
Chemical Labels provide
information on Identity,
Hazards and Safe Use
All chemical containers are
labeled by the
manufacturer
Our company may place
additional labels on the
containers
Labeling of Chemicals…
If chemicals are placed in another
container, this new container must have
a a label placed on it.
All containers must be properly labeled
Uniform Labeling System…
Our Company “Uniform Labels” are used
to ensure we have one labeling system.
These may be placed on containers when
chemicals are delivered to us or
chemicals are transferred to other
containers
2 Basic “Uniform Labels”
HMIS - Hazardous Material Identification
System
NFPA - National Fire protection Association
Both types must identify the
chemical name and hazards
Uniform Labels…
Pictures may be used to
identify hazards and
required protection
This Information may also
be on the Manufacturer’s
label
HMIS & NFPA labels are very similar
Both use colored boxes to identify
specific hazards
Numbers or codes in the boxes tell you
the hazard value
higher numbers = higher hazard
NFPA & HMIS Label Colors
Red - Fire Hazard
Blue - Health Hazard
Yellow - Reactivity Hazard - explosive,
unstable
White - Special Hazards - corrosive,
radioactive, water reactive, acid
NFPA Label..
The purpose of the NFPA 704
labeling system is to provide a
way of quickly identifying the
various fire related hazardous
associated with a particular
material. The NFPA 704
"diamond" is commonly found
on bulk storage containers,
but is also widely used on
chemical containers and MSDS
sheets.
NFPA Flammability Codes
4 Materials that will rapidly or completely
vaporize at atmospheric pressure and
normal ambient temperature, or that
are readily dispersed in air and that will
burn readily. Liquids with a flashpoint
below 73ºF and a boiling point below
100ºF.
NFPA Flammability Codes
3 Liquids and solid that can be ignited
under almost all ambient temperature
conditions. Liquids with a flashpoint
below 73ºF and a boiling point above
100ºF or liquids with a flashpoint above
73ºF but not exceeding 100ºF and a
boiling point below 100ºF.
NFPA Flammability Codes
2 Materials that must be moderately
heated or exposed to relatively high
ambient temperatures before ignition
can occur. Liquids with flashpoint above
100ºF but not exceeding 200ºF.
NFPA Flammability Codes
1 Materials that must be preheated before
ignition can occur. Liquids that have a
flashpoint above 200ºF.
0 Materials that will not burn.
NFPA Health Hazard Codes
4 Materials that on very
short exposure could cause
death or major residual
injury.
3 Materials that on short
exposure could cause
serious temporary or
residual injury.
NFPA Health Hazard Codes
2 Materials that on intense
or continued, but not
chronic exposure could
cause incapacitation or
possible residual injury.
NFPA Health Hazard Codes
1 Materials that on exposure would
cause irritation but only minor
residual injury.
0 Materials that on exposure under
fire conditions would offer no
hazard beyond that of ordinary
combustible material.
NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes
4 Materials that in themselves are readily
capable of detonation or of explosive
decomposition or reaction at normal
temperatures and pressures.
NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes
3 Materials that in themselves are
capable of detonation or
explosive decomposition or
reaction but require a strong
initiating source or which must
be heated under confinement
before initiation or which react
explosively with water.
NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes
2 Materials that readily undergo violent
chemical change at elevated
temperatures and pressures or which
react violently with water or which may
form explosive mixtures with water.
NFPA Reactivity Codes
1 Materials that in themselves are
normally stable, but which can become
unstable at elevated temperatures and
pressures.
NFPA Reactivity Codes
0 Materials that in themselves are
normally stable, even under fire
exposure conditions, and which are not
reactive with water.
NFPA Special Hazard Codes
ACID = Acid Products
ALK = Alkali or Bases
COR = Corrosive Products
OX = Oxidizer
W =Reacts with water
Radioactive
What do I do…
if there is no label or I cannot read the
label?
STOP - do not use the chemical
TELL your supervisor
READ the MSDS and have another label
put on the container
Chemicals can be safely used if…
you know the hazards and how to
protect yourself
they are used only for approved
purposes
they are stored properly
you use the correct personal protective
equipment
Chemicals can be safely used if…
you do not eat in areas where
chemicals are used
you wash immediately if you come in
contact with chemicals
Chemical Disposal…
Each chemical and container must be
disposed of properly
No container is truly "empty" unless
properly cleaned
Follow MSDS requirements for container
disposal
Chemical Disposal…
 Recycle unused
chemicals
 Do not place hazardous
chemicals in normal
trash receptacles.
 Do not pour
chemicals into sinks,
onto the ground or in
storm drains
Safe Storage…
Store incompatible chemicals in
separate areas
Limit the amount of flammable material
to the minimum needed
Store flammable liquids in approved
flammable storage lockers
Safe Storage…
Store acids in separate flammable
storage lockers
Do not store chemicals in a refrigerator
used for food storage
Do not store food in refrigerators used
for chemical storage
In case of an emergency…
Implement the proper Emergency
Action Plan
Evacuate people from the area
Isolate the area- keep other from
entering
Turn off ignition and heat sources
Only trained employees are permitted
to clean up spills
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Show chemical safety information
Each chemical has a separate MSDS
MSDS is written by the chemical
manufacturer
MSDS are kept in the workplace for
your use
If you can't find an MSDS, ask your
supervisor
Material Safety Data Sheets…
are provided by the chemical
manufacturer to provide additional
information concerning safe use of
the product.
Each MSDS tells you…
1. Common Name and Chemical Name of
the material
2. Name, address and phone number of
the manufacturer
3. Emergency phone numbers for
immediate hazard information
4. Date the MSDS was written
MSDS…
5. Hazardous ingredients
6. Physical & Health Hazards of the
chemicals
7. Identification of chemical and physical
properties
8. First Aid / Emergency Information
9. Safe handling and use information
MSDS…
have specific hazard information on
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Fire & Explosion
Chemical Reactions
Control Measures
Health Hazards
Spill & Leak Procedures
MSDS
Fire & Explosion Information
 Material Flash Point, auto-
ignition temperature and
upper/lower flammability
limits
 Fire extinguishing agents to
be used
 Fire fighting techniques
 Any unusual fire or explosive
hazards
MSDS Reaction Information
Stability of Chemical..
 Conditions and other materials which
can cause reactions with the chemical
 Dangerous substances that can be
produced when the chemical reacts
MSDS
Control Measures
Engineering Controls required for safe
product use
Personal protective equipment required
for use of product
Safe storage requirements and
guidelines
Safe handling procedures
MSDS Health Hazards
Permissible Exposure and Threshold
Limits (PEL & TLV)
Symptoms of exposure
Routes of entry into the body
Medical conditions that can be made
worse by exposure
Cancer causing properties
Emergency & First Aid Procedures
MSDS Spill & Leak Procedures
Clean up techniques
Personal Protective Equipment to be
used during cleanup
Disposal of waste & cleanup material
Protecting Yourself…
 Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) may be
needed to protect yourself
from chemical hazards
 Use the PPE our Company
has required for each
chemical
 Check the PPE before use to
make sure it is not damaged
Protecting Yourself…
Use face shield and Goggles if there is a
splash hazard
Use the proper respirator for dusts,
mists and fumes
Protecting Yourself…
Use the right gloves when handling
chemicals
Properly clean and store your PPE after
use
Don't take PPE home - why risk
exposing your family?
Stay safe when using chemicals…
Know what you are working with
Know where MSDS are located and how
to use them
Ask your supervisor if you have
questions
Only trained employees may use
chemicals
Stay Safe…
 Make sure all containers
are properly labeled
 Use the proper protective
equipment
 Store chemicals only in
approved areas
 Immediately report leaks
and spills
 Dispose of used chemicals
and containers properly