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THE TEXAS HAZARD
COMMUNICATION ACT
Your Right To Know
For
UT Tyler Employees
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Texas Hazard Communications Act
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Purpose and Scope
Material Safety Data Sheets
Labeling
Hazardous Chemicals Inventory
Training
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Texas Hazard Communications Act
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Purpose, Scope and Authority
» To protect employees from exposure to
harmful chemicals.
» To provide employers and employees with the
guidance needed to comply with the Texas
Hazard Communication Act (THCA).
» The THCA is enforced by the authority of the
Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Hazards On The Job
To keep you informed about hazards on
the job the Hazard Communication
Standard was established.
It gives you the Right to Know regarding
chemical hazards in the workplace and
how to protect yourself from them.
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What Is A Hazardous Chemical?
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Chemicals are considered hazardous when they
present physical and/or health hazards:
Physical hazards
» Are combustible liquids, explosive or flammable
liquids, compressed gas and oxidizers.
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Health hazards
» Chemicals creating acute or chronic health effects.
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Information
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Information about the chemicals you work
with comes in two forms:
» The manufacturer’s label or product container.
» Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are
developed by the chemical manufacturer.
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MSDSs
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MSDSs are kept in each department for
chemicals located or used in that area.
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A back-up file of MSDSs is kept in the
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Office in
the Physical Plant, Room 125.
For help in locating a particular MSDS, contact
the EH&S Office at 566-7011, or try these web
sites:
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» http:/www.uttyler.edu/safety or
» http://hazard.com/msds
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Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDSs contain important information including:
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Chemical identity- Product identification, name and/or
trade name.
Company information – Name and emergency telephone
numbers.
Hazardous ingredients- Includes the hazardous mixtures
of solids, liquids or gases and any cancer causing
compounds.
Physical characteristics- Color, odor and evaporation
rate.
Health hazards- Any identifiable health effects.
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Reactivity- How the product reacts with other chemicals.
Handling and storage precautions- Proper storage and
handling procedures.
First aid and the recommended PPE- Proper medical
attention and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Disposal and transport information- Procedure for
disposal, spill clean-up and transport.
Fire and Explosion hazards- Proper fire fighting
procedures and extinguishers.
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Container Labels
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Container Labeling
Label
– Any written, printed or graphic material
displayed on or affixed to containers of
hazardous chemicals which includes the same
name as on the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS).
Name:
Trade name/Shipping Name
UN Number
Name, Address,
Telephone number
2
Health
3
Flammability
0
Reactivity
B
Protective Equipment
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Container Labeling
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Container is
» Any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder,
drum, reaction vessel, storage tank or the like
that contains a hazardous chemical or
contains multiple smaller containers of an
identical hazardous chemical.
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Container Labeling
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Container (cont.)
» Does not mean pipe or piping systems.
» Does not mean engine, fuel tank or other
operating systems in a vehicle.
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Labels Used at UT-Tyler
The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is
the preferred labeling system at UT-Tyler. Label colors
and numbers indicate potential hazards. For example :
2
Health
3
Flammability
0
Reactivity
B
Protective Equipment
KNOW YOUR
LABELS
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Hazard Type
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Reactivity
White = Protective Equipment
Severity Rating
0 = Minimal
1 = Slight
2 = Moderate
3 = Serious
4 = Severe
Other Types of Labeling
The colored diamond was developed by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) to aid fire fighters in
identifying hazard during a fire. Label colors and
numbers indicate potential hazards. For example :
0
Flammability
2
2
Colors indicate the potential hazard.
Hazard Type
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Reactivity
White = Other hazards present
Reactivity
Health
W
Other
Hazards
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Severity Rating
0 = Minimal
1 = Slight
2 = Moderate
3 = Serious
4 = Severe
Remember
Read the label before you use a chemical.
If the container labels are missing,
damaged, or illegible, notify your
supervisor immediately.
Know the dangers you may face.
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Personnel Protective Equipment
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Routes of Exposure
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Hazardous chemicals can enter your body
by:
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Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection
Each chemical has varying degrees of
hazards.
Read and follow the instructions and
warning labels on all chemicals.
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Routes of Exposure
Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection
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Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
is designed to protect the employee
from exposure to harmful chemicals.
PPE should be used as a last line of
defense, if the exposure can’t be avoided.
Safety
Glasses
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Full Mask
Cartridge
Respirator
Face
Shield
Safety
Goggles
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Responsibility
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Employers Must
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Implement a written hazard communication
program.
Establish a hazardous chemicals list in the
workplace.
Ensure chemical containers are labeled.
Make MSDSs available to all employees.
Document education and training for employees
about chemical safety precautions and
procedures.
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Employees Must
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Participate in safety training programs.
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Read labels and MSDSs.
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Understand the hazards they face.
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Follow safety procedures on the job.
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Chemical Manufacturers Must
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Determine the physical and chemical hazards of
their products and the possible health effects.
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Label chemical containers accordingly.
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Provide Material Safety Data Sheets that list
detailed information about hazardous chemicals.
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Emergencies
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Chemical Spills
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Remove yourself and other persons exposed
to the chemical. Remember, do not take
undue risk. Protect yourself from exposure.
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Alert others in the area of the danger.
Call 7300.
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Confine the area, close doors and keep
unauthorized persons out.
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Evaluate the situation. Will an MSDS be
needed and should someone else be
notified?
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Hazardous Materials Inventory
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Hazardous Material Inventory
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Inventory in each department
» Maintained by Department Safety Liaisons (DSLs)
» The DSLs forward a copy to the EH&S Office by
December 31, of each calendar year.
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The Texas Hazard Communication Act “Notice to
Employees” is posted in each department where
other notices are normally posted.
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Use Your Right-To-Know
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To Stay Safe and Healthy
» Learn what hazards you face.
» Read and follow the information on labels and
MSDSs.
» Follow the safety procedures established by
the University.
» Use proper protective clothing and equipment.
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Preventing Exposure
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To prevent exposure from hazardous substances,
UT Tyler and EH&S utilize the following:
» Engineering Controls - Measures taken to eliminate
personal contact with certain hazards.
» Administrative Controls - Written policies and
procedures to protect from certain hazards.
» Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Supplied to the
employee for protection while working with known
hazards.
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The EH&S Office would like to thank everyone
for their participation and cooperation with this
required training.
For further information or assistance, please
contact Paula Tate, Director, EH&S at 566-7011
or come by the office in Physical Plant, Room
125.
You may also contact the Texas Department of
State Health Services at 1-800-452-2791.
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Test Your Knowledge
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The following 10 questions will test your
knowledge in regard to the previously
reviewed subject matter.
All questions must be answered correctly
to receive educational credit for this
subject.
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Test Your Knowledge
1. On chemical labels, the color
red indicates:
FIRE
HEALTH
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REVIEW
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2. MSDS stands for
Material Safety Data Sheet.
TRUE
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FALSE
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3. Chemical manufacturers must
provide an MSDS for all
hazardous chemicals.
TRUE
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FALSE
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4. The Texas Department
of State Health Services is
the authority that oversees
the Right to Know Law for
State employees.
TRUE
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FALSE
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Test Your Knowledge
5. The MSDS tells you
about a chemical’s
hazards and how to
protect yourself from
them.
TRUE
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FALSE
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6. You can be exposed to a chemical
through:
SKIN OR EYES
SWALLOWING
INHALATION
ALL OF THE ABOVE
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7. On chemical labels, the color blue
indicates:
FIRE
2
3
REACTIVITY
0
HEALTH
B
SPECIFIC
HAZARD
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8. On chemical labels, the numbers 0-4
are placed in each box to indicate the
potential:
CAUSE
2
Health
3
Flammability
0
Reactivity
B
SEVERITY
Protective Equipment
PROBABILITY
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9. Administrative controls attempt to reduce
or eliminate exposure by implementing
policies and/or procedures.
TRUE
FALSE
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10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
specialized clothing and/or equipment
worn for protection against hazardous
substances.
TRUE
FALSE
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Congratulations!
You have completed training for the
Texas Hazard Communication Act.
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