Hazard Hazard CommunicationCommunication

GENERALGENERAL

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IntroductionIntroduction

The purpose of this training is to familiarize

you with the Occupational Health and Safety

Administration’s Hazard Communication standard

29 CFR 1910.120022

OverviewOverview

• What is Hazard Communication?• What are the program requirements?• Training requirements• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)• Labeling• What are the hazards?

• Health & Physical• Routes of exposure/entry• Protective measures• Inventory requirements• What now?

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What is Hazard What is Hazard Communication?Communication?

• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 – “Right to Know” went into effect in November 1985

• The purpose of Hazcom is to communicate hazards associated with the workplace to employees

• You, as an employee, have a Right to Know about the hazards in your work area and the potential effects of these hazards upon your health and safety

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Key Elements of the Hazard Key Elements of the Hazard Communication StandardCommunication Standard

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is composed of five key elements. These five key elements are:

• Written Program - A written program must be developed which ties all of the below elements together

• Material Safety Data Sheets - A detailed description of each hazardous material listed in the Materials Inventory

• Labeling - Containers of hazardous materials must have labels which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to employees

• Training - All employees must be trained to identify and work safely with hazardous materials

• Materials Inventory and Hazard Assessment - A list of the hazardous materials and other physical hazards present in your work area

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Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ProgramProgram

Written program must include:

• Employee training information

• Information regarding non-routine hazards

• Methods of informing employers of other workers (contractors)

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Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ProgramProgram

Marquette’s written Hazard Communication Program is accessible at:• http://www.mu.edu/riskunit• Office of Environmental Health & Safety

Zilber Hall, Suite 212

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The First StepThe First Step

• Hazardous materials (chemical products) and physical hazards (radiation, lasers, vibration, etc.) are everywhere. It has been estimated that over a half million chemical products are used by business and industry every year. Some of these hazards pose little danger to you, while others are deadly

• Modern manufacturing would not be possible without chemicals and processes. However, like machinery or electrical equipment, you must know how to use chemicals safely

• The first step in using chemicals and processes safely is to recognize those materials and processes that may be hazardous to your health or physical safety

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• A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do harm to your body.

• Most industrial chemicals can harm you at some level.

• It depends how much gets into your body.

What is a “hazardous What is a “hazardous chemical”?chemical”?

Chemicals Are EverywhereChemicals Are Everywhere

Examples:

• Cleaning solvents

• Lubricants

• Fuels

• Pressurized containers

Training RequirementsTraining Requirements

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Training Training • Employee training is an integral part of the hazard

communication program

• Hazard Communication – General overview training• This PowerPoint presentation serves as a general overview

training of the MU Hazard Communication program

• Hazard Communication – Site specific training• In addition to the general overview training you will receive

site specific training from your supervisor. This training will include specific hazards in your work area, and methods to reduce hazards (engineering controls, administrative controls, product substitution, and personal protective equipment)

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Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Sheets (MSDS)

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MSDSMSDS

• Reference that identifies chemical characteristics and hazards

• Must have one for each hazardous chemical used in the work area

• MSDS can be accessed through MU’s chemical inventory system CisPro

• Must be accessible to all employees whenever they are in their work area

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Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets http://cispro.mu.edu/

Material Safety Data SheetMaterial Safety Data Sheet

MSDS Information MSDS Information The MSDS contains information specific to the chemical it

references. Information includes:

• Section 1: Identification of chemical• Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients• Section 3: Physical Data• Section 4: Fire & Explosion Data• Section 5: Health Hazards• Section 6: Reactivity• Section 7: Personal Protective Equipment• Section 8: Spills & Leak Procedures• Section 9: Handling & Storage

Note: The section identification (1-9) will always be the same, the only difference will be the information contained within each section will be specific for the chemical the MSDS is referencing

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MSDSs – what information do they MSDSs – what information do they have?have?

Names of hazardous chemicals in a product,

Physical and chemical properties of the product,

Physical hazards of working with the product,

Health hazards of working with the product (including signs and symptoms of overexposures),

Acetone

Flammable & highly volatile

Burns

Headaches, eye irritation

Material safety data sheets (continued)

• The main way the chemical enters the body,

• The legal limit allowed in the air

• If the chemical is a carcinogen

• Precautions for safe use of the hazardous chemical,

Inhalation

750 ppm

No

Use with adequate ventilation, keep away from open flame

Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets (continued)(continued)

• Exposure control methods, including personal protective equipment,

• Emergency and first aid procedures,

• The date the MSDS was prepared or revised,

• Name, address and phone number of the person responsible for the information in the MSDS.

Wear respirator, rubber gloves

Eyes: flush with water for 15 minutes

1996

John Doe 1234 Maple St.

Anywhere, USA

How to find MSDSHow to find MSDS

• Go online http://cispro.mu.edu/ to access the MSDS for chemicals in your work area

• Take time to read the MSDS which

describe the hazardous materials present in your work area

• Remember, knowing where MSDS are located and how to use them is your responsibility; it is part of your job

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LabelingLabeling

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What must be labeled?What must be labeled?

• The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that ALL hazardous materials be labeled.

Exception:• Hazardous chemicals in portable containers

which are for the immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer is the exception to this rule

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Basic Label InformationBasic Label Information

OSHA requires that the following information be included on ALL labels:

1. Identity of Hazardous Chemical(s)

2. Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the Hazcom program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the health and physical hazards of the hazardous chemical

3. Name and address of the chemical manufacture, importer, or other responsible party

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• The manufacturer,

• The name of the product,

• a hazard warning,

What is on the product label?

LabelsLabels

• Labels warn of potential dangers

• Labels are not intended to be the sole source of information

• Labels serve as an immediate warning

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• Check labels prior to use for:• Identity of chemical• Name and address of

manufacturer• Appropriate hazard

warnings

• All containers must be labeled

• Regard unlabeled containers as dangerous

• Do not remove labels

Container LabelsContainer Labels

Key WordsKey Words

• As you read labels, you will see key words which signal you that you should take extra care when handling a particular hazardous material. These key words include:

• CAUTION MODERATE RISK WARNING• DANGER SERIOUS RISK MAJOR RISK

For example, the key word "DANGER" means:

• Immediate harm, long term effects, or death may occur

• Chemicals may be toxic, corrosive, or flammable

• Protective equipment and/or clothing may be required

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Labeling RequirementsLabeling Requirements

• Ensure labels do not come off, become smudged or unreadable

• For hard-to-label containers, use:• signs or placards• process sheets

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MU’s Approved Labeling MU’s Approved Labeling SystemSystem

MU USES A LABELING COMBINATION OF:

• Primary Labeling Maintaining labels provided by the manufactures;

suppliers

• Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)• Department of Transportation (DOT)• Global Mark labeling system, Wehr Life Sciences

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Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds Color coded,

numerical rating system

Will be located near main entrances, fire alarm panels, or on outside entrance doors

Provide at-a-glance hazard information

Blue = Health Red = Red =

FlammabilityFlammability Yellow = Yellow =

InstabilityInstability White = Special White = Special

hazard hazard informationinformation

Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds

44= Deadly Hazard

33= Severe Hazard

22= Moderate Hazard

11= Slight Hazard 00= No Hazard

Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking SystemsNFPA DiamondsNFPA Diamonds

Hazard Abbreviation Oxidizer OX

Acid ACID Alkali ALK

Use No Water W Radioactive

NFPA: Specific HazardsNFPA: Specific Hazards

You should never have any unattended,

unlabeled containers in your workplace!

Labeling and Marking SystemsLabeling and Marking Systems

Health HazardsHealth Hazards

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Health Hazards Health Hazards

Health hazards include–• Sensitizers• Toxic Substances• Corrosives • Irritants• Carcinogens

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Health Effects you may faceHealth Effects you may face

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Acute Acute • Short-term effects • Symptoms appear

just after exposure• High concentration• Corrosives, irritants• Rashes, burns,

respiratory irritation, poisoning

ChronicChronic• Long-term effects• Symptoms appear

long after exposure

• Low concentration• Neurotoxins,

carcinogens• Cancer, lung or

liver damage, allergies

Health HazardsHealth Hazards

• Ask your supervisor about health hazards for the chemicals in your work area

• Health hazard information is also found on the MSDS for each chemical (Section 5)

• You should know where to find the MSDS file in the areas you work

Health hazards cause health effects upon exposure

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Health HazardsHealth Hazards

• Routes of exposure:• Absorption – skin & eyes• Ingestion – direct & indirect• Inhalation• Injection

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Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards

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Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards

• Physical hazards are those hazards which threaten your physical safety

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Physical hazards include Physical hazards include any chemical that is a:any chemical that is a:• Combustible

liquid• Compressed gas• Explosive• Flammable• Organic

peroxide

• Oxidizer• Unstable

(reactive)

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Protective MeasuresProtective Measures

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Protective MeasuresProtective Measures• Engineering controls

• Well designed work areas minimize exposure to materials which are hazardous. Examples of engineering controls would include exhaust systems and wetting systems to control dust

• Work practices• Safe work practices will insure that chemicals are used

correctly and safely

• Product Substitution• Because many chemicals do similar jobs, it is important to

select chemicals that do a good job, while being less toxic

• Personal protective equipment• Respirators, eye protection, gloves, aprons, and other

protective equipment and clothing are designed to protect you while you work - USE THEM!

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General Work PracticesGeneral Work Practices

• Use hazardous chemicals only as directed• Prior to using hazardous chemicals

• Inspect equipment for damage prior to use• Ensure adequate ventilation

• When using• Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics• Never smell, inhale or taste• Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes

• After use • Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and

water

Personal Protective Personal Protective EquipmentEquipment

Requirements found onRequirements found onlabels or MSDSlabels or MSDS

• Goggles, face shields, glasses

• Gloves• Respirators & dust

masks• Head protection• Foot protection• Aprons or full body

suits

Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory

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Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory

• Working with Facilities Services the Department of Environmental Health & Safety has prepare a current inventory list of all known chemicals present in your workplace

• Specific information on each noted hazardous substance can be obtained by reviewing the MSDS

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You can protect yourself from You can protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by:hazardous chemicals by:

• Knowing what is in the product your work with,

• Using the smallest amount of a chemical to do the job,

• Maintaining machinery and equipment to prevent leaks or releases,

Protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by::• Using available ventilation to

reduce amounts of chemicals in the air,

• Keeping lids, doors or covers closed on chemical processes,

• Wearing necessary personal protective equipment.

In the case of a leak or spill, protect yourself by:

• Informing your supervisor of unusual odors, spills, or releases,

• Leaving an area of a large spill or chemical release.

What Now?What Now?

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What Now?What Now?

• Know the location and availability of hazard communication program, chemical and physical hazards and how to access MSDS files

• Know what protective measures (PPE) you will need when dealing with hazards

• Speak with your supervisor about chemical specific and site specific Hazcom training

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What Now? What Now?

• Identify the hazards before you start a job. If you aren’t familiar with a chemical, read the MSDS:

• Respect all warnings and precautions, don’t take chances

• When in doubt ask your supervisor• Know in advance what could go wrong

and what to do about it• Know how and where to get help• Learn basic first aid measures

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What Now?What Now?

You have a right to know, but you also have a responsibility to use your knowledge and skills to work safely the only person who can keep you safe on the job is YOU!

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EH&S Hazcom Contact EH&S Hazcom Contact InformationInformation

Dennis Daye CIH. CSP CHMM

Office: (414) 288-8411 Email: dennis.daye&mu.edu

Website: www.mu.edu/riskunit/eh&s

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