Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200(Right To Know Law)

You Have The Right to Know  What hazardous chemicals you work with  Their hazards and risks  How to protect yourself from them

Objectives

 All : To be sure employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves.  For new employees: Meet the one time training standard on the Hazard Communication Standard  For new and current employees: Overview of changes to the Hazard Communication Standard - Globally Harmonized System(GHS)  Labeling requirement changes  Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format – 16 sections changes

Hazard Communication Employer Responsibilities

 Prepare and implement a written hazcom plan  Ensure containers are labeled  Provide access to SDS (MSDS) sheets  Conduct training

Scarborough Fire Department Hazard Communication Program Contains:

 Written plan for Scarborough Fire Department  Respiratory Protection Plan  Labels on ALL Containers  Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)  Training – PPE, work practices and safe handling – Recognition – Emergency response

Chemicals Are Everywhere: In The Station

 Examples: – Cleaning solvents – Lubricants – Fuels – Pressurized containers – If we have them we must label them and have SDS

Ways Chemicals Enter the Body

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Inhalation:

Breathed through mouth or nose 

Absorption:

Touches skin or is injected 

Ingestion:

Swallowed 

Ocular Entry:

Through the eyes

Health Hazards You May Face may cause

 Acute – Short-term effects – Symptoms appear just after exposure – High concentration – Corrosives, irritants – Rashes, burns, respiratory irritation, poisoning  Chronic – Long-term effects – Symptoms appear long after exposure – Low concentration – Neurotoxins, carcinogens – Cancer, lung or liver damage, allergies

Personal Protection

 Requirements found on labels or MSDS(SDS) – Goggles, face shields, glasses – Gloves – Respirators & dust masks – Head protection – Foot protection – Aprons or full body suits – Wash stations

If Exposure Occurs

 If severe, follow the EAP. Call 911  If you are exposed: – Inhalation - move to fresh air – Eyes - flush with water for 15 min.

– Skin - wash with soap & water – Swallowing - seek immediate medical help  If a co-worker is exposed: – Identify hazardous chemicals in use – Refer to labels and MSDS for specifics – Render 1 st aid

New Hazard Communication Standard Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals or GHS

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GHS is an international approach to hazard communication, providing agreed upon criteria for classification of chemical hazards, and a standardized approach to labels and safety data sheets.

Globally Harmonized System

Changes for us to know:

 Employee has the right to know

and understand

 New safety data sheets (SDS)  New container labels

Benefits of GHS

    Improve hazard information in workplace Enhance understanding, especially for illiterate employees.

Result in safer handling Provide workers the ability to obtain quicker more efficient information on SDS Copyright  Progressive Business Publications

GHS Changes

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Hazard classification:

The definitions of hazard have been changed to provide specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures. These specific criteria will help to ensure that evaluations of hazardous effects are consistent across manufacturers, and that labels and safety data sheets are more accurate as a result.

Labels:

Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.

Safety Data Sheets:

format. Will now have a specified 16-section

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5 Hazardous Chemical Classifications

Health

: can cause illness right away or later

Physical

: physical properties, burn, explode, react

Environmental

: can cause harm to environment    

Other Hazardous Chemicals

: Pyrophoric gases: a chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130

°

F or below. Must include the signal word “danger” and hazard statement “catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air”.

Simple asphyxiants: labels must include signal word “warning” and the hazard statement “may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation”.

Combustible dust: labels must include the signal word “warning” and the hazard statement “ may form combustible dust concentrations in the air”.

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Hazard not otherwise classified

: chemical in which there is evidence of adverse physical or health effects but which do not meet the specified criteria for any of the physical or health hazard classifications.

Chemical Classifications: Health Hazards

          Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure Aspiration Simple Asphyxiants

Chemical Classifications: Physical Hazards

         Explosives Flammable Aerosols Oxidizing Gases Gases under Pressure Self reactive Pyrophoric Self heating Organic peroxide Corrosive

Chemical Classifications: Environmental

 Acute (short term) aquatic hazards  Long term aquatic hazards  Hazardous to the ozone layer Copyright  Progressive Business Publications

Safety Data Sheets

    Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer printed in English.

They Are Station Specific Located and readily accessible at The Station Watch Area Available for every hazardous chemical or substance in the station (Don’t bring items into the station and leave them behind) Contains information that: – Enables you to prepare for safe day-to-day use – Enables you to respond in emergencies

Safety Data Sheet Use

Consult SDS Information For:

   Verification of safety and hazard information on the container label.

To be sure you are using the correct PPE Determine if any symptoms experienced can be attributed to the chemical in use Copyright  Progressive Business Publications

The Old MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) was a nine section chemical safety document detailing the toxicity, use, storage, handling and emergency procedures of hazardous substances.

 Chemical name  Health hazard data  Company information  Reactivity data  Hazardous ingredients  Physical characteristics  Special Precautions – Safe handling practices – PPE – What to do in case of spills or leaks  Fire and explosion data

New SDS

  Under the new GHS, Globally Harmonized System, the name has been changed from MSDS to SDS, Safety Data Sheet. SDS information describes chemical safety and hazards that may be involved with the hazardous substance and safety measures that should be taken in order to minimize or avoid adverse outcomes from chemical exposure. A standardized order of information for safety data sheets is also provided. (not scattered)

New SDS

All new sheets have 16 sections

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Section 1, Identification

includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use.

Section 2, Hazard(s) identification

includes hazard class, signal word, pictogram and other required label elements.

Section 3, Composition/information on ingredients

includes name and information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims.

Section 4, First-aid measures

includes important symptoms/ effects, acute, delayed; required treatment.

New SDS

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Section 5, Fire-fighting measures

lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire.

Section 6, Accidental release measures

lists emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup.

Section 7, Handling and storage

lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.

Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection

lists OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); Threshold Limit Values (TLVs); appropriate engineering controls, PPE.

New SDS

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Section 9, Physical and chemical properties

lists the chemical's characteristics.

Section 10, Stability and reactivity

lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions.

Section 11, Toxicological information

includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity.

Section 12,

Ecological information

environmental impact

New SDS

    Section 13, Disposal considerations* Section 14,

Transport information

shipping name proper Section 15,

Regulatory information

health and environmental regulations safety,

Section 16, Other information,

includes the date of preparation or last revision.

Labels

There are several new label elements :  Pictogram: Hazard class Symbol  Signal Words: Danger=severe hazard, Warning=less severe hazard  Hazard Statements: nature of hazard. Ex. Fatal if swallowed  Precautionary Statements: Ex. Wear protective gloves  Product Identification: Name and number.

 Name, address and phone# of the chemical maker or responsible party.

www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Labels.html

Pictogram

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Pictogram:

a symbol plus other graphic elements that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. Each pictogram consists of a different symbol on a white background within a red square frame set on a point (i.e. a red diamond). There are nine pictograms under the GHS. However, only eight pictograms are required under the HCS. The ninth pictogram is environmental hazards and is not within OSHA's jurisdiction. The hazard pictograms and their corresponding hazards are shown below

Hazard Pictograms and their Hazards

Health Hazard Flame Exclamation Mark

• Carcinogen • Mutagenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Respiratory Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity • Flammables • Pyrophorics • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides • Irritant (skin and eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity (harmful) • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non Mandatory)

Hazard Pictograms and their Hazards

Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb •

Gases under Pressure • Skin Corrosion/ burns • Eye Damage • Corrosive to Metals • Explosives • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides

Hazard Pictograms and their Hazards

Flame over Circle Environment (Non Mandatory) Skull and Crossbones • Oxidizers • Aquatic Toxicity • Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

You Should Know

 Location of written HCP: in each station in SDS book and Tweb.

 Designated HazCom Coordinator: Captain Oliver  Location of SDS’s: at watch station in each station

Summary

     You have a right to know and understand Chemicals present both physical and health hazards Read the labels and SDS Wear Proper PPE Emergency response: Follow EAP – Call 911 – Render 1 st aid – Notify supervisor