Hazard Communications Training

Hazard Communications Training

Right to Know

Presented by

University Mailing Services

120 Ag North Stillwater, OK 74078

1University Mailing Services


Part One

Questions & Answers

Part Two

Method Of Instruction

Part Three

Labeling

Part Four

UMS Hazardous Chemicals

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Part One

Questions & Answers Slides 4 - 9

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Questions & Answers

What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? What is a Chemical Inventory List? Why are MSDS’s and CIL’s issued? Where are University Mailing Services MSDS’

and CIL’s kept? What is an Employee Exposure Report? How do I fill out an EER? What information does a MSDS give?


Questions & Answers

Why are MSDS’s and CIL’s issued?This is the method used by the manufacturer of a chemical substance to provide information about the product to the user

What is a Material Safety Data Sheet?This is the method used by the manufacturer of a chemical substance to provide information about the product to the user

What is a Chemical Inventory List (CIL)?This is a list of potentially hazardous chemical substances found in a given location. CIL for University Mailing Services includes list of potentially hazardous chemicals used and stored


Where are University Mailing Services MSDS’s and CIL’s kept?They are kept in a black loose leaf notebook clearly labeled “MSDS”. The notebook is kept in the front office on the supplies desk

What is an Employee Exposure Report (EER)?This is a report that records the unsafe exposure of any employee to a chemical on the CIL. An exposure is contact with a chemical without required safety equipment

How do I fill out an EER?Fill in the blanks within 24 hours of the exposure. The EER is retained by the OSU Safety Department for at least 40 years. You may refer to the report during the storage time

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Questions & Answers

What information does a MSDS give?

The following answer will be answered in the following format:

Information found on MSDS Sheet

e.g. Sample: “Rinse Free Stripper”

The following points will follow the above format and the example is specifically for “Rinse Free Stripper”


Questions & Answers

What information does a MSDS give?

Any Health Hazards (Acute or Chronic Effects)

e.g. Rinse Free Stripper may cause skin and eye irritation. Avoid prolonged skin contact and inhalation of mist vapors

Exposure Limits

e.g. “Not Established”, “Avoid Prolonged Contact”

First Aid Procedures

e.g. “Flush eyes or skin for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a physician. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person

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Questions & Answers

Material Physical Characteristics

e.g. “Clear liquid, mint fragrance and soluble in water”

Fire and Explosion Hazards

e.g. Flash point – None

Flammable limits – N/A

Special Fire Fighting Procedures – None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards – None

Materials Reactivity Stability

e.g. Stability – Stable. Do not mix with acids Hazardous decomposition Products – CO & CO2

Hazardous Polymerization – Will not occur


Questions & Answers

Personal Protection Requirements

e.g. Respiratory Protection – Not requiredVentilation – Good general ventilation

Protective Gloves – Chemical resistant

Eye Protection – Safety goggles

Other Protection Equipment – None necessary

Special Precautions

e.g. Precautions to be taken in handling and storage – Nothing special

Other precautions – None necessary

Manufacturer’s Name

e.g. Spartan Chemical Company, Inc

Emergency Telephone Numbers

e.g. (419) 531-5551University Mailing Services 9


Part Two

Method Of Instruction Slides 11 - 12

Method of Instruction


When is “Right to Know” training required?At initial assignment to the job

Whenever new hazards are introduced (Higher hazard level substance)

Annual Review

What must the training cover?Methods to detect presence of release

Physical and health hazards present

Measures for personal protection

The details of the company plan

Of what must the employee be informed?The requirements of the “Right to Know” regulations

Any operations in their area where hazardous chemicals are used

The location and availability of the MSDS plan

Method of Instruction

Four Stages of ProgramMSDS acquisition

Marking and labeling system

Employee Training

A written plan on how to meet the law and react to emergencies

Describe Policies and ProceduresHazard detection

Spill response

Use of protective equipment


What is OSU’s Proposed Training Program format?

Give open book test to determine that training was effective

This Training class is your required “Right to Know” Training!!!


Part Three

Labeling Slides 14 - 19

Labeling

What is the OSU (HMIS) System for labeling hazardous materials?It is a rectangular label attached to the substance or to the storage area immediately adjacent to the materials. It gives six facts about the subject. It tells you what your exposure risk is and what precautions you should take


Labeling


What is the OSU (NFPA) System for labeling hazardous materials and where is it used?This is the diamond sign at the entrance to a building used to tell emergency crews such as police and fire what hazardous substance may be encountered.

The diamond has four colors. The chart indicates what the hazard level is. The highest risk level of any substance in the building is indicated on the sign

Labeling

Risk levelsHealth

Flammability

Reactivity


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Part Four


Slides 21- 26


Shineline Floor PrepCAS # 7664-38-2

Label Reads H2; R0; F0; Gloves and Goggles

Health Hazard DataPrimary Routes of Entry

Inhalation

Skin Contact

Ingestion

Effects of ExposureInhalation – Not stated

Skin Contact – Corrosive to skin and eyes

Ingestion - May be fatal


First Aid and Emergency ProceduresEye Contact: Wash with water for 15 minutes. See Physician

Skin Contact: Flood with water and soap. Cover with moist magnesia or Baking Soda

Ingestion: Call physician immediately. Drink teaspoon or more of milk of magnesia or a cup of soapy water. Follow with milk or raw eggs

Spill or Leak procedures – Flush into sanitary sewer

Special protection informationUse only with good ventilation

Wear acid resistant gloves and goggles

Do not freeze

Fire hazard - NoneUniversity Mailing Services 22


Steriphene II Brand Disinfectant Deodrants

CAS Registry No. Ethanol 64-17-5, Propane 74-98-6, Isobutane 75-28-5

Label Reads H0; F2; R0; Gloves and Goggles

Health Hazard DataEyes: In case of contact, flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.

Remove contact lenses if any. Call a physician

Skin: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of prolonged skin contact, wash with soap and water




Effects of OverexposureCauses eye and skin irritation

Spill or Leak procedures – Flush into sanitary sewer

Waste Disposal methodDo not incinerate or puncture aerosol container. Dispose of in

accordance

Special Protection Information – None required

Precautions, Handling and SortingFlammable! Contents under pressure. Do not use near fire, sparks or

flame. Do not store where temperatures could exceed 120F



Super Spray BuffCAS Registry # Odorless Mineral: 64741-65-7

CAS Registry # Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether: 111-90-0

Shipping Instructions: Buffing, polishing compounds, liquids, n.o.s.

Label Reads H1; F0; R0; Gloves and Goggles

Health Hazard DataEyes: In case of contact, flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if any. Call physician

Skin: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call physician

Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting, call a physician immediately



Effects of OverexposureCauses eye and skin irritation. Avoid excessive breathing of vapors/mist

Spill or Leak proceduresRecover free liquid. Add oil adsorbent material to spill area. Advise

authorities if product enters sewers or waterways

Waste Disposal methodAssure conformity with applicable disposal regulation. Dispose of

absorbed material at an approved waster disposal site or facility

Special Protection InformationSafety Goggles. No gloves required

Precautions, Handling and Sorting Keep from freezing. Do not store above 130F temperatures


Thank You!!!

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