Transcript Rowan University New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Training The EHS Office  Hazardous Waste  (SDS) Safety Data Sheets  Environmental Issues 

Rowan University
New Jersey Public Employees Occupational
Safety and Health Training
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The EHS Office
 Hazardous Waste
 (SDS) Safety Data Sheets
 Environmental Issues
 Work Place Safety Training and Inspections
Hazardous Waste
 Light Bulbs
 Chemical Waste
 Paints and Solvents
 Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers
 Automotive and machinery waste
 Batteries and other Waste
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
 Major Proposed Changes to the HCS
 Hazard Classification
 Labels
 Safety Data Sheets
 Information and Training
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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
 Hazard Classification: Provides specific criteria for
classification of health and physical hazards, as well as
classification of mixtures
 Signal Words include Danger and Warning
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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
 Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers are
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.
 All unlabeled containers must be rejected and not
used or opened
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(SDS) Safety Data Sheets
 (SDS) Safety Data Sheets will replace the old (MSDS)
Material Safety Data Sheets according to the (GHS)
Global Harmonized System.
 A central File is kept in the EHS office.
 Each building needs to have all the chemicals stored in
that building on file.
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
 Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-
section format
 Sections 11-15 Are not enforced by OSHA but are still
important. These discuss Aquatic toxicity, Soil
resilience and other topics governed by different
agencies
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SAFETY
DATA
SHEETS
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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Pictograms
Compressed Gas
Environmental
Hazard
Flammable
Sensitizer
Toxic
Chronic Health
Hazard
Corrosive
Explosive
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Environmental Issues
The EHS office also deals with environmental issues
such as…
 Water Releases and moister/ humidity that may result
in Microbial Amplification.
 All Asbestos related concerns
The Role of Moisture
Moisture
Nutrient
Fungal
Spores
 Mold needs water to grow
Temperature
 Liquid Water
 Water Vapor impacting surfaces
 Other growth requirements are met in every
building
 The only component that can be reasonably
controlled is moisture
Hillmann Environmental Group, LLC
Mold Overview
 Wide variety of molds may be present in building
materials
 Common ones include:
 Alternaria
 Aspergillus
 Penicillium
 Stachybotrys
 We look at “Microbial Amplification”
 Includes Mold, Mildew, Fungus, Mushrooms, Bacteria,
Algae, etc.
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Mold Overview
 Actual fungal infection in construction is rare (e.g.
aspergillosis, histoplasmosis)
 Most infected persons have only minor symptoms
and recover naturally
 Small percentage of the population (@ 5%) may
suffer more severe infections
 Persons usually have pre-existing condition that makes
them susceptible (e.g. immune system impairment)
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Mold Overview
 Adverse effects
 Runny nose, dermatitis and headaches to aggravation of
asthma, allergic reactions and hypersensitivity
pneumonitis.
 Toxic effects have only been observed in laboratory
settings. Indoor environments cannot present this level
of exposure.
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Exceptions-Silos, post disaster conditions, confined spaces
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Mold Overview
 Current medical tests can only document exposure to
fungi has occurred.
 Tests cannot determine source, place, or time of
exposure.
 Exposure to fungi occurs naturally in both the indoor
and outdoor environments
 Medical tests are of limited use.
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Asbestos Awareness
 We have asbestos containing materials in the older
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campus buildings.
Most in public areas is VAT. There are specific
procedures to use when working on VAT
Mechanical or machine rooms may have pipe
insulation and fittings. If found damaged notify the
Safety Office
Conclusion: If you are not sure…Don’t Touch it!!
Call us with any questions
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Job Hazard Analysis
 The process that studies a job to determine the
hazards involved and the procedures.
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Other means of completing the job safely
Training
 Blackboard – On Line courses
 Documentation
 Weekly Tool Box Talks
Feel free to contact the University Environmental
Health and Safety Office
[email protected]
X 5105
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