Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety Based on OSHA Standard 1910.1200

Hazard Communication& Chemical Safety

Based on OSHA Standard

1910.1200

We use many chemicals…

We want you to know how to use them safelyYou will learn about…

The Hazards of Chemicals Our Written Program How Chemicals are Labeled Safe Use of Chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets Basic Procedures for Spills Who you can ask for more information

Hazards of Chemicals…

There are 2 basic types of chemical hazards Physical Hazards Health Hazards

The first rule of Chemical safety is… "Know what you are working with and how to protect yourself and others“

Physical Hazards…

Chemicals are classified as having Physical Hazards if they are

Explosive Compressed Gas Combustible Liquids Flammable Unstable Water Reactive Oxidizers

Physical Hazards…

Some chemicals may be safe by themselves, but become dangerous when in contact with other substances.

Chemicals with Physical Hazards…

Used only by trained employees

Stored in a safe manner Never mixed with other

chemicals unless by an approved procedure

Health Hazards

Chemicals are classified as being a health hazard if they: Can cause cancer Are poisonous (toxic) Cause harm to your skin, internal

organs, or nervous system Are corrosive - such as acids Cause allergic reactions after

repeated exposure

Chemicals can enter the body through:

your lungs if you breath fumes, mists or dust

your skin if liquid or dust touches or spills on you or splashes in your eyes

your mouth if you eat after handling chemicals

accidental swallowing of a chemical

Health Effects…

Some chemicals affect specific organs such as your kidneys, liver, reproductive or nervous system.

Our Written Hazard Communication Program

provides…Written information on hazardsLists Chemicals we use and their

hazardsSystem for ensuring chemicals are

labeledMeans to ensure we have an

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical

Our Written Hazard Communication Program…

Lists who is responsible for the program

Provides chemical specific safety training methods

Tells you where to find chemical safety information

You can see a copy of our written program by asking you supervisor

Labeling of Chemicals…Chemical Labels provide

information on Identity, Hazards and Safe Use

All chemical containers are labeled by the manufacturer

Our company may place additional labels on the containers

Labeling of Chemicals…

If chemicals are placed in another container, this new container must have a a label placed on it.

All containers must be properly labeled

Uniform Labeling System…

Our Company “Uniform Labels” are used to ensure we have one labeling system.

These may be placed on containers

when chemicals are delivered to us or chemicals are transferred to other containers

2 Basic “Uniform Labels”

HMIS - Hazardous Material Identification System

NFPA - National Fire protection Association

Both types must identify thechemical name and hazards

Uniform Labels…

Pictures may be used to identify hazards and required protection

This Information may also be on the Manufacturer’s label

HMIS & NFPA labels are very similar

Both use colored boxes to identify specific hazards

Numbers or codes in the boxes tell you the hazard value

higher numbers = higher hazard

NFPA & HMIS Label Colors

Red - Fire HazardBlue - Health Hazard

YellowYellow - Reactivity Hazard - explosive, unstable

WhiteWhite - Special Hazards - corrosive, radioactive, water reactive, acid

NFPA Label..The purpose of the NFPA 704 labeling system is to provide a way of quickly identifying the various fire related hazardous associated with a particular material. The NFPA 704 "diamond" is commonly found on bulk storage containers, but is also widely used on chemical containers and MSDS sheets.

NFPA Flammability Codes4 Materials that will rapidly or

completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature, or that are readily dispersed in air and that will burn readily. Liquids with a flashpoint below 73ºF and a boiling point below 100ºF.

NFPA Flammability Codes

3 Liquids and solid that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Liquids with a flashpoint below 73ºF and a boiling point above 100ºF or liquids with a flashpoint above 73ºF but not exceeding 100ºF and a boiling point below 100ºF.

NFPA Flammability Codes

2 Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Liquids with flashpoint above 100ºF but not exceeding 200ºF.

NFPA Flammability Codes

1 Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur. Liquids that have a flashpoint above 200ºF.

0 Materials that will not burn.

NFPA Health Hazard Codes

4 Materials that on very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury.

3 Materials that on short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury.

NFPA Health Hazard Codes

2 Materials that on intense or continued, but not chronic exposure could cause incapacitation or possible residual injury.

NFPA Health Hazard Codes

1 Materials that on exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury.

0 Materials that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.

NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes

4 Materials that in themselves are readily capable of detonation or of explosive decomposition or reaction at normal temperatures and pressures.

NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes

3 Materials that in themselves are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction but require a strong initiating source or which must be heated under confinement before initiation or which react explosively with water.

NFPA Reactivity Hazard Codes

2 Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures or which react violently with water or which may form explosive mixtures with water.

NFPA Reactivity Codes

1 Materials that in themselves are normally stable, but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures.

NFPA Reactivity Codes

0 Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and which are not reactive with water.

NFPA Special Hazard CodesACID = Acid ProductsALK = Alkali or BasesCOR = Corrosive ProductsOX = OxidizerW =Reacts with water Radioactive

What do I do…

if there is no label or I cannot read the label?

STOP - do not use the chemicalTELL your supervisorREAD the MSDS and have another

label put on the container

Chemicals can be safely used if…

you know the hazards and how to protect yourself

they are used only for approved purposes

they are stored properlyyou use the correct personal protective equipment

Chemicals can be safely used if…

you do not eat in areas where chemicals are used

you wash immediately if you come in contact with chemicals

Chemical Disposal…

Each chemical and container must be disposed of properly

No container is truly "empty" unless properly cleaned

Follow MSDS requirements for container disposal

Chemical Disposal…

Recycle unused chemicals

Do not place hazardous chemicals in normal trash receptacles.

Do not pour chemicals into sinks, onto the ground or in storm drains

Safe Storage…

Store incompatible chemicals in separate areas

Limit the amount of flammable material to the minimum needed

Store flammable liquids in approved flammable storage lockers

Safe Storage…

Store acids in separate flammable storage lockers

Do not store chemicals in a refrigerator used for food storage

Do not store food in refrigerators used for chemical storage

In case of an emergency…

Implement the proper Emergency Action Plan

Evacuate people from the areaIsolate the area- keep other from

enteringTurn off ignition and heat sourcesOnly trained employees are

permitted to clean up spills

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Show chemical safety informationEach chemical has a separate MSDSMSDS is written by the chemical

manufacturerMSDS are kept in the workplace for

your useIf you can't find an MSDS, ask

your supervisor

Material Safety Data Sheets…

are provided by the chemical manufacturer to provide additional information concerning safe use of the product.

Each MSDS tells you…

1. Common Name and Chemical Name of the material

2. Name, address and phone number of the manufacturer

3. Emergency phone numbers for immediate hazard information

4. Date the MSDS was written

MSDS…

5.  Hazardous ingredients6.  Physical & Health Hazards of the

chemicals7.  Identification of chemical and

physical properties8.  First Aid / Emergency Information9.  Safe handling and use information

MSDS…

have specific hazard information on Fire & Explosion Chemical Reactions Control Measures Health Hazards Spill & Leak Procedures

MSDS Fire & Explosion Information

Material Flash Point, auto-ignition temperature and upper/lower flammability limits

Fire extinguishing agents to be used

Fire fighting techniquesAny unusual fire or

explosive hazards

MSDS Reaction Information

Stability of Chemical.. Conditions and other materials

which can cause reactions with the chemical

Dangerous substances that can be produced when the chemical reacts

MSDS Control Measures

Engineering Controls required for safe product use

Personal protective equipment required for use of product

Safe storage requirements and guidelines

Safe handling procedures

MSDS Health Hazards

Permissible Exposure and Threshold Limits (PEL & TLV)

Symptoms of exposureRoutes of entry into the bodyMedical conditions that can be

made worse by exposureCancer causing propertiesEmergency & First Aid Procedures

MSDS Spill & Leak Procedures

Clean up techniquesPersonal Protective Equipment to

be used during cleanupDisposal of waste & cleanup

material

Protecting Yourself…

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be needed to protect yourself from chemical hazards

Use the PPE our Company has required for each chemical

Check the PPE before use to make sure it is not damaged

Protecting Yourself…

Use face shield and Goggles if there is a splash hazard

Use the proper respirator for dusts, mists and fumes

Protecting Yourself…

Use the right gloves when handling chemicals

Properly clean and store your PPE after use

Don't take PPE home - why risk exposing your family?

Stay safe when using chemicals…

Know what you are working withKnow where MSDS are located and

how to use themAsk your supervisor if you have

questionsOnly trained employees may use

chemicals

Stay Safe…Make sure all containers

are properly labeledUse the proper protective

equipmentStore chemicals only in

approved areasImmediately report leaks

and spillsDispose of used chemicals

and containers properly