Transcript Hazard Communication

Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1200
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Introduction
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What is Hazard Communication?
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Why are we doing it?
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What do we have to do?
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What is Hazard Communication?
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A written program to inform workers of
the chemicals hazards they work with or
may be exposed to on the job.
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To list and explain control measures that
may protect exposed workers.
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Why Are We Doing It?
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To keep employees Informed and safe
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To comply with OSHA requirements
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What Do We Have To Do?
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Written HAZCOM Program
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Chemical Inventory
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Chemical Container Labeling
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Information and Training
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
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Written HAZCOM Program
Applicability
 Purpose & Scope
 Implementation
 Requirements
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» Hazmat Inventory
» MSDSs
» Labels
» Non-routine Tasks
» Informing Subcontractors
» Training
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Chemical Inventory
What Is Included
» Workplace Chemicals
 What is not included
» Consumer Products
» Tobacco, Alcohol, or
Drugs
 Chemical Purchases
 Contractor Chemicals
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Chemical
Inventory
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Information and Training
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New Employee Orientation
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Hazcom Refreshers
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HAZWOPER Training
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Labels
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MSDSs
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Labeling of Chemicals…
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Chemical Labels provide
information on Identity,
Hazards and Safe Use
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All chemical containers are
labeled by the manufacturer
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Additional labels may be
placed on the containers
Labeling of Chemicals…
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If chemicals are placed in another container,
the new container must have a label on it.
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All containers must be properly labeled
» Chemical Name
» Hazard Warning
» Name and Address of Manufacturer
Uniform Labeling System…
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“Uniform Labels” are used to ensure we have
one labeling system.
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2 Basic “Uniform Labels”
» HMIS - Hazardous Material Identification
» NFPA - National Fire protection Association
– Both types must identify the
– chemical name and hazards
HMIS & NFPA labels
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Both labels are very similar
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Both use colored boxes to identify
specific hazards
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Numbers or codes in the boxes tell
you the hazard value
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higher number = higher hazard
NFPA Special Hazard Codes
ACID = Acid Products
ALK = Alkali or Bases
CORR = Corrosive Products
OXY = Oxidizer
W = Reacts with water
= Radioactive
Information and Training
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How to Detect Chemicals
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Chemical Hazards
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How to Protect Yourself
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How to Detect Chemicals
Appearance
 Odor
» What Does It Smell Like?
» Odor Thresholds
 Signs & Symptoms
 Monitoring Equipment
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Chemical Hazards
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Physical Hazards
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Health Hazards
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Physical Hazards
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Flammables
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Explosives
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Reactives
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Compressed Gases
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Health Hazards
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Types of Health Issues
» Irritation
» Burns (Corrosives)
» Asphyxiation
» Narcotic Effect
» Target Organ Effects
» Carcinogens
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Routes of Exposure
 How
do chemicals enter the body?
»Inhalation
»Contact/Absorption
»Ingestion
»Injection
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How To Protect Yourself
Get Information
» Labels
» MSDSs
 Use Controls
» Engineering
» Administrative
» Personal Protection
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How To Protect Yourself
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Follow Safe Work Practices
» Keep containers closed
» Minimize the amount of chemicals you use
» Avoid skin contact
» Avoid breathing vapors
» Don’t eat or drink around chemicals
» Wear Protective Clothing
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Show chemical safety information
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Each chemical has a separate MSDS
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Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or
importer
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Must be in English and include information
regarding the specific chemical identity and
common names
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Must be readily accessible to employees in
their work area at all times during work hours
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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MSDSs have no prescribed format
» 9 Topics OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
» 16 Topics ANSI Z400.1-2004
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If no MSDS is received for
a hazardous chemical, the
employer must contact the
supplier, manufacturer, or
importer to obtain one
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Each MSDS tells you…
1. Chemical Identity
2. Manufacturers name and contact info,
emergency phone numbers, date the
MSDS was written
3. Hazardous ingredients / identity info
4. Physical & chemical characteristics
Each MSDS tells you…
5. Fire and explosion hazard data
6. Reactivity data
7. Health Hazard data
8. Precautions for safe handling
9. Control measures
Stay safe when using chemicals
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Know what you are working with
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Know where MSDS are located
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Ask your supervisor if you have questions
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Only trained employees may use chemicals
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Stay safe when using chemicals
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Make sure all containers are properly labeled
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Use the proper protective equipment
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Store chemicals only in approved areas
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Immediately report leaks and spills
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Dispose of all waste chemicals and containers
properly
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Training
Training is required for employees who are exposed
to hazardous chemicals in their work area:
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At the time of initial assignment
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Whenever a new hazard is
introduced into their work area
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At least annually
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Training
Employees must be informed of:
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The HazCom standard and its requirements
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Operations in their work areas where hazardous
chemicals are present
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Location and availability of the written hazard
communications program, lists of hazardous
chemicals, and the required MSDSs
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Summary
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OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is
based on one simple concept . . .
» employees have both a right and a need to
know about the hazards and chemicals they
are exposed to in the workplace
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Employees also need to know what protective
measures are available to prevent adverse
effects from occurring
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