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Hazard Communication. Safety and Risk Services The University of New Mexico Presented by John Archuleta LSO. Hazard Communication. Why? Reduce workplace injury and illness Regulation promulgated by OSHA Program must include: Hazard determination methods Chemical inventory - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Hazard Communication
Safety and Risk ServicesThe University of New Mexico
Presented by John Archuleta LSO
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Hazard Communication
Why? Reduce workplace injury and illness Regulation promulgated by OSHA Program must include:
Hazard determination methodsChemical inventoryChemical labeling proceduresSafety Data Sheets (SDS)Employee trainingWritten HazCom program
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Hazardous Chemicals
What are the hazards associated with chemicals?
Physical Hazards
Flammable/CombustibleOrganic-metals
ExplosivesCorrosivesCryogenics
Compressed Gases
Health Hazards
Carcinogens Irritants Mutagens Teratogens Sensitizers Cryogenics Highly Toxic
Target Organ Chemicals
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Routes of Entry or Exposure
How do chemicals attack the body?
Skin and or Eye ContactAbsorbed through skin or dissolve in eye
fluidsInhalation
Absorbed by breathing vapors, fumes, dustIngestion
Usually done accidentally Clear chemicals confused with drinking
waterChemicals splashed in mouth
InjectionNeedles, pipette tips, cannulas
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Detecting Exposure
How do we know if we are exposed?
Smell Taste Physical symptoms Changes in behavior Air sampling If you are unsure how to detect:
Check Safety Data Sheet Contact Safety & Risk Services
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Exposure Response
How will we respond to chemical exposure?
Depends on many factors Idenity of chemical Concentration Length of exposure How exposed or route of exposure Other:
Age/Gender/WeightLevel of fitness Level of exertionSpecific allergies Other chemicals in body (drugs, tobacco)
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Reducing ExposureHow can we reduce employee exposure?
Identify hazard Evaluate hazard Eliminate hazard
SubstitutionProcess change
Control hazardPersonal Protective EquipmentEmployee work practicesMinimizationEngineering controlsVentilationIsolation
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Chemical Labels
What must be on a chemical label?
All chemical containers must have labels Manufacturer label usually appropriate Label must include but not limited to:
Name of chemicalName and address of manufacturerHazards associated with chemical
Many types of labels are commercially available May use “homemade” label (chemical identity &
hazards) Use of hazard ratings on labels
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf
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Example: Chemical Label
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The Safety Data Sheet Contains information about chemical Provided by manufacturer SDS’s must include but not limited to:
Hazardous ingredientsFire and explosion hazardsReactivity dataHealth hazardsPersonal Protective EquipmentEmergency procedures
Must have current SDS for every chemical Request the SDS when ordering new chemical Must be available to employees at all times
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.pdf
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Chemical InventoryWhat is a chemical inventory?
List of all chemicals in work area Employees must be informed where inventory is
located Inventory must be made available upon request Inventory includes but not limited to:
Name of chemical Name of manufacturerLocation of chemicalQuantityPhysical state (gas, liquid, solid)
Inventory should be updated whenever a hazardous chemical is introduced to the area
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Training Tips: HazCom
What do I teach employees?
Training should be specific to areaOften called “Area Specific”
Employees should know about:What chemicals are in area Where chemicals are locatedHazard determination methodsLocation of inventory & SDS’sHow to read SDSHow to read labelsWhat personal protective equipment to
use
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Responsibilities: HazCom
What are my responsibilities for HazCom?
Documents are in order:Hazard Communication (HazCom) program
availableCurrent chemical inventory All chemicals have SDS and are available at all
times Coordinate HazCom training for employees
Record training and maintain on file Be sure all chemical containers have chemical labels
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The End
Questions?
For more information please contact
Safety and Risk Services
The University of New Mexico
277-2753
Or
http://srs.unm.edu/