Transcript ETSU GENERAL SAFETY - Environmental Health and Safety

HAZCOM Training & Access to Medical Records
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Hazardous communication, also known as
HAZCOM, is the “RIGHT TO KNOW”
Program
HAZCOM training is about?
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Chemicals
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid,
Spills/Leaks-(How to protect yourself)
Labels
Material Safety Data Sheets-MSDS
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Everyone working with/around Hazardous
materials has the right And the
Responsibility to be aware of the hazards and
proper safe Work procedures for hazardous
materials used or produced in their work area.
The primary objective is for you to know how
and where to find specific hazard
information.
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Chemical Manufacturer Must
Determine a Chemical(s) Hazards
Provide Labels and MSDS
Employer Must
Provide a written program-EHS website
Maintain MSDS-In department or EHS website
Train on Hazardous Chemicals
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Employees Must
Read labels and MSDS
Follow instructions and warnings
Identify hazards and know where & what
chemicals you may be exposed to before
starting a job
Participate in Training
 To lessen potential hazardous conditions that can
cause serious injury or death, strict procedures
which control the storage, use and disposal of all
flammable, toxic and caustic materials BE
FOLLOWED.
 Overexposure to a chemical may cause headaches,
eyes burning, itching, etc.
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be
readily available for all flammable, toxic and
caustic materials utilized within the facility.
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Flammable: A substance having a
flash point below 100 degrees
Fahrenheit - easily ignited and
quick burning.
Toxic: A substance which has the
capacity, through chemical
reaction or mixture, to produce
injury or harm to the body by
entry through absorption,
ingestion, inhalation, or
injection. (Lead, Chlorine, etc.)
Corrosive (caustic/acidic): A
substance with the capability of
burning, destroying or eating away
organic tissue by chemical reaction
- Corrosive. (Lime, bleaches, etc.)
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Safe Handling/storage Procedures
Health/Physical Hazard(s)
Primary Hazard(s)
First aid treatment
Manufacturer
Identity
If you transfer chemicals from the manufactures
container to a new container you must LABEL
your container as follows:
1) Identify the chemicals or manufacturer trade
name (i.e. “vinegar” or “Windex”, “Johnson
Wax”)
2) Identify Hazard (i.e. “corrosive” , “flammable”)
0-No hazard.
1-Can cause irritation if not treated.
2-Can cause injury. Requires prompt treatment.
3-Can cause serious injury despite medical treatment.
4-Can cause death or major injury despite medical treatment.
0-Will not burn.
1-Ignites after considerable preheating.
2-Ignites if moderately heated.
3-Can be ignited at all normal temperatures.
4-Very flammable gases or very volatile flammable liquids
0-Normally stable. Not reactive with water.
1-Normally stable. Unstable at high temperature and pressure.
Reacts with water.
2-Normally unstable but will not detonate.
3-Can detonate or explode but requires strong initiating force or
heating under confinement.
4-Readily detonates or explodes.
 NFPA Diamond
0 (No Hazard); 4 Extreme Hazard
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The MSDS is used by
chemical manufacturers
and vendors to convey
hazard information to
users.
MSDS’s should be obtained
when a chemical is
purchased.
A chemical inventory list,
and MSDS, for each
chemical are required to be
maintained in work area.
1 Identity The chemical name, trade name
and manufacturers name, address and
emergency phone number can be found
here.
2 Hazardous Ingredients Hazardous
ingredients are identified here.
3 Physical and Chemical Characteristics,
Boiling/Melting point, vapor pressure
and density, water solubility, and
appearance/odor can be found here.
4 Fire Data Flash point, flammable limits,
extinguishing media, unusual
fire/explosion hazards, and any special
fire fighting equipment are listed here.
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5 Health Data Routes of entry (inhalation, ingestion,
etc…), effects from short (acute-burns, dizziness,
headaches, etc.) and long term exposure (chroniccancer, birth defects, etc.), emergency and first aid
procedures fall in this section.
6 Reactivity Data Stability, incompatible materials,
hazardous decomposition are among the topics in this
area.
7 Spill or Leak Procedures You will find clean-up
procedures, waste disposal, and precautions needed
when handling/storing materials here.
8 Spill Precaution Information Any personal protective
equipment (PPE), ventilation, and work/hygiene
practices are noted here.
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Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the
time of the spill. Major spills may require
special treatment, equipment or emergency
assistance.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such
as rubber gloves and goggles, shall be
available to the custodial staff dealing with
hazardous materials.
Immediate contact your supervisor or
Health & Safety when you discover a spill
from laboratory/clinic personnel, restrict
access to the spill area, spills unfamiliar and
call 911 or 9-4480 if there are any injuries.
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Hand washing is the single
most effective way to
prevent the spread of
infections.
Wash your hands often and thoroughly,
paying special attention to the area
around and under your fingernails.
Wash Hands:
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When arriving to work.
Before and after eating.
After using the restroom.
After removing gloves.
Before leaving work at the end of the day.
Gloves are not a substitute for routine
hand washing - rather an added
protection.
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You may access any exposure and medical
records that show the measure or monitoring of
your own exposure to a toxic substance or
harmful physical agent.
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Air measurements
Blood and urine test results
MSDS
First Aid records
Medical Complaints
Treatments and prescriptions