Transcript Hazard Communication Program Orientation

Chemical Hygiene Plan
North Seattle Community College
General Awareness Session
Chemical Hygiene Plan
 Understanding MSDSs
 Practical Exercise
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Training Overview
 Purpose and Policy and Responsibilities
 Hazardous Chemicals on Campus
 Labeling, Storage, and Disposal
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
 Information and Training
 Emergency Procedures and Control
Measures
 SOP’s
 Exposure Monitoring and Medical Attention
Purpose and Policy
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Purpose:
» ensure that the hazards are evaluated
» information conveyed to employees
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Policy:
» you are entitled to a safe and healthy place to
work, and
» have a right to know what you may be
exposed to and how to protect yourself
Employer Responsibilities
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Develop and implement a written Chemical
Hygiene Plan
Inventory all hazardous materials on campus
and acquire all necessary Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDSs)
Identify hazards by labeling chemicals using
MSDSs
Train employees on physical and health hazards
and protective measures
Provide medical monitoring for employees
Employee Responsibilities
Follow all procedures and policies relating to
chemicals and follow appropriate laboratory
procedures and rules as outlined in the
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Refrain from operations without proper
instruction and/or authorization
Seek out and request information
Wear appropriate protective equipment
Report accidents immediately, even minor
injuries or exposures
Chemical Hygiene Plan Personnel
Program Administrator : Tom Griffith
 Program Coordinator: Frank Deering
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Hazardous Chemicals on Campus
(pictures)
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
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Corrosives - Nitric Acid
Oxidizers - Silver Nitrate
General Organic
Compounds - Aniline
Caustics - Calcium Oxide
Explosive Metals - Sodium
Explosive Anhydrides and
Anhydrous Compounds Sodium Peroxide
Ketones - Acetone
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Poisons - Potassium
Cyanide
General Inorganic
compounds - Calcium
Carbide
Flammable Metals Magnesium
Flammables - Ethanol,
Butanol, Methyl Ethyl
Ketone
Labels - Basics
Identity of the hazardous chemical(s)
 Appropriate hazard warning
 Name, address and emergency telephone
# of the chemical manufacturer or other
responsible party
 Appropriate protective equipment
 Carcinogenicity warning if applicable
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Labels - Other Information
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Signal word - Danger!, Warning!, or Caution!
Statement of hazard
Instructions in case of contact or exposure
First-Aid or antidote
Instructions in case of fire, spill, or leak
Instructions for container handling and storage
Never remove label and if transferred to a new container
label it with appropriate information - chemical name etc
HMIS Label - used on campus as
secondary labeling system -see cover of
Hazard Communication Notebook for details
Labels- Symbols and Pictures
Labels - Example
Plate-X Gold Plating Solution
DANGER !
May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
 Do not breathe vapor or mist.
 Do not get into eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
 Exposure causes w eakness, headache, cyanosis, loss of
consciousness, respiratory arrest, or death.
 Target organs - blood, metabolic enzymes, skin, lungs.
 Physicians - treat exposure victims for cyanide poisoning.
 Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for additional Information.
ABC Chemical Company
123 Hazard Drive
Anyw here, NY 13333
800-123-4567
Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs)
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Chemical document put out
by manufacturer detailing
physical and health hazards
one for every hazardous
chemical on campus
master file located in the
hallway behind AS1519
review before working with
unfamiliar chemicals
Information on MSDSs .I
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Identity and date of
preparation
Manufacturer’s name
and emergency tel. #
Hazard ingredients
Physical and
chemical properties flash pt., appearance
and odor etc
Information on MSDSs .II
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Control measures
Physical hazards
Routes of entry into
body
Acute and chronic
health effects
Carcinogenicity
Handling and storage
conditions
Information and Training
General Awareness Session (today)
 Division Training
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» Locate Chemical Hygiene Plan Notebook Contains specific hazards, SOP’s, potential
exposures and protective measures available
» Refer all safety questions to Chemical
Hygiene Officer
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Employee Training Record - needs to be
completed at the end of Training today
Chemical Sensitivities .I
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650K hazardous
chemicals used in the
workplace
Individual variable
immune response
Low dose exposure
over longer period of
time can alter
function of immune
system
Chemical Sensitivities .II
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Effects develop
slowly
Symptoms include
Multiple Chemical
Sensitivities, Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
Examples include pesticides, tobacco
smoke, artificial
fragrances, vehicle
exhausts, solvents
Chemical Sensitivities .III
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NSCC Indoor Air
Quality Policy
NSCC encourages a
scent and pollutant
free environment
Specially designated
scentfree classrooms
Compliance process contact president’s
office for copy of IAQ
Protective Measures .I
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routes of entry
» inhalation
» ingestion
» skin or eye contact and/or absorption
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exposure = dose + duration
Protective Measures .III
 Avoid
Inhalation
» use proper ventilation
» use respiratory
protection
» Check MSDS for
specific requirements
Protective Measures .V
 Prevent
Ingestion
» no eating, drinking, or smoking around
chemicals
» wash hands frequently
» label everything
» read labels and MSDS’s
Protective Measures .VII
 Prevent
Skin or Eye Contact
» wear protective equipment
» minimize the area of exposed skin
Protective Measures - Review
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Avoid Inhalation
» use proper ventilation
» use respiratory protection
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Prevent Ingestion
» no eating, drinking, or smoking around chemicals
» wash hands frequently
» read labels
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Prevent Skin or Eye Contact
» wear protective equipment
» minimize the area of exposed skin
Handle With Caution
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common sense approach
» read labels, follow their directions
» think about consequences
» treat all substances as if they are
hazardous
» practice good chemical hygiene
Emergency Procedures
chemical spills
Activate alarms in larger spill (< 5
gallons) situations
 Treat life threatening injuries
 Evacuate and call SFD x9-911 and
Campus Security x3636
 Contain the spill - read MSDS
 Wear protective equipment during
cleanup
 Best response is preparation
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Emergency Procedures
personal contamination
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flood contaminated
area with water
remove contaminated
clothing
rinse with water for
15 minutes
seek medical
attention
Emergency Procedures
chemical in the eye(s)
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flush eyeballs and
inner eyelids
forcibly hold eyes
open
irrigate for at least 15
minutes
seek medical
attention if irritation
persists
Summary
You may be exposed to hazardous
chemicals or chemicals products used on
campus
 Information is available on labels and
MSDSs
 Program is in place in your work area to
inform and train you
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Chemical Hygiene Plan
Exercise