Hazardous Materials. Chemical Inventory Each area must maintain a complete, accurate and up to date chemical inventory. Each area must maintain a complete,

Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials

Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory

Each area must maintain a Each area must maintain a complete, accurate and up to complete, accurate and up to date chemical inventory. date chemical inventory.

The inventory should include:The inventory should include:– All ChemicalsAll Chemicals

HazardousHazardous Non-hazardousNon-hazardous

– Compressed GassesCompressed Gasses

Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory

When you are doing the inventory, it is When you are doing the inventory, it is a good time to discard any chemicals a good time to discard any chemicals that: that: – Are expired.Are expired.– Are no longer being used.Are no longer being used.– Have containers that have been Have containers that have been

compromised, i.e. cracked lid.compromised, i.e. cracked lid.– Have labels that are illegible.Have labels that are illegible.

Submit your updated inventory to Submit your updated inventory to EH&S on the yearly basis.EH&S on the yearly basis.

Material Safety Data Sheets - Material Safety Data Sheets - MSDSMSDS

A Material Safety Data A Material Safety Data Sheet or MSDS is Sheet or MSDS is information provided information provided by the manufacturer by the manufacturer and maintain by the and maintain by the employer to inform employer to inform employees of the employees of the possible hazards possible hazards associated with associated with chemicals being used chemicals being used in their work area. It is in their work area. It is part of a hazard part of a hazard communication communication program.program.

Material Safety Data Sheets - Material Safety Data Sheets - MSDSMSDS

Each area must maintain a Each area must maintain a currentcurrent MSDS for each chemical or MSDS for each chemical or compound being stored or used in compound being stored or used in the workshops or work areas.the workshops or work areas.

Each MSDS must be available Each MSDS must be available whenever the chemical is being whenever the chemical is being used.used.

Everyone should know how to use Everyone should know how to use and understand MSDS’s and where and understand MSDS’s and where they are located.they are located.

Important MSDS InformationImportant MSDS Information

Chemical IdChemical Id SynonymsSynonyms

Hazardous IngredientsHazardous Ingredients Exposure LimitsExposure Limits

Physical DataPhysical Data Appearance and odorAppearance and odor

Fire & Explosion DataFire & Explosion Data Flash-pointFlash-point

Health HazardsHealth HazardsToxic, Carcinogen, etc.Toxic, Carcinogen, etc.

Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards Corrosive, Oxidizer, etcCorrosive, Oxidizer, etc..

Reactivity dataReactivity dataIncompatiblesIncompatibles

Spill ProceduresSpill ProceduresLarge and smallLarge and small

Special ProtectionSpecial ProtectionWear appropriate PPEWear appropriate PPE

Signs and Signs and Symptoms of Symptoms of ExposureExposureHeadache, Nausea, etc.Headache, Nausea, etc.

Important MSDS InformationImportant MSDS Information

An MSDS is a good source to determine:An MSDS is a good source to determine:– Proper Personal Protective Equipment Proper Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE).(PPE).– Labeling requirements.Labeling requirements.– Storage requirements.Storage requirements.

READ an MSDS before using a new READ an MSDS before using a new chemical or unsure of the possible chemical or unsure of the possible hazards.hazards.

MSDS MSDS EmergencyEmergency

In an emergency and you cannot retrieve In an emergency and you cannot retrieve an MSDS, you can be obtained it by calling an MSDS, you can be obtained it by calling the the 3E Company3E Company’s 24 Hour phone #:’s 24 Hour phone #:

800-451-8346800-451-8346

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760-602-8703760-602-8703

Chemical StorageChemical Storage

Separate incompatible chemicals.Separate incompatible chemicals.– Separate oxidizers (like some Fertilizers) Separate oxidizers (like some Fertilizers)

from flammables (Solvents, Paints)from flammables (Solvents, Paints)– Separate flammable liquids, acids and Separate flammable liquids, acids and

basesbases Provide earthquake restraints for all open Provide earthquake restraints for all open

shelving when storing chemicals.shelving when storing chemicals. Secondary containment needs to be Secondary containment needs to be

provide if there is a risk of a release into provide if there is a risk of a release into the environment.the environment.

Chemical StorageChemical Storage

The storage container MUST be The storage container MUST be compatible with material it is holding. compatible with material it is holding. – Example: Metal containers cannot be Example: Metal containers cannot be

used for acids and bases.used for acids and bases. Food containers Food containers MUST NEVER BE MUST NEVER BE

USED!USED!

No earthquake restraints!No earthquake restraints!

Flammable Liquids StorageFlammable Liquids Storage

If a area has quantities If a area has quantities greater than 10 gallons, greater than 10 gallons, they must be stored in an they must be stored in an approved flammable approved flammable liquids storage cabinet. liquids storage cabinet.

Containers that can be Containers that can be shattered or punctured shattered or punctured easily must be in easily must be in secondary containment.secondary containment.

Do not store flammables Do not store flammables with acids or bases.with acids or bases.

Acids StorageAcids Storage

Store in secondary containmentStore in secondary containment Label cabinets “Acid” with 3” lettersLabel cabinets “Acid” with 3” letters Store acids of different classes in Store acids of different classes in

separate secondary containmentseparate secondary containment– Organic (Acetic Acid)Organic (Acetic Acid)– Inorganic (Muriatic Acid)Inorganic (Muriatic Acid)– Oxidizing (Nitric Acid)Oxidizing (Nitric Acid)

Bases StorageBases Storage

Store in secondary containmentStore in secondary containment Store away from acids and solventsStore away from acids and solvents Label cabinets “Base” with 3” lettersLabel cabinets “Base” with 3” letters ExamplesExamples

– Hydroxides (Lime, Caustic Soda)Hydroxides (Lime, Caustic Soda)– Ammonia Ammonia – BleachBleach

Compressed Gasses StorageCompressed Gasses Storage

Must be upright and Must be upright and restrainedrestrained– At least two chainsAt least two chains

Separate incompatible Separate incompatible gassesgasses– Flammable & Oxidizing by 20 Flammable & Oxidizing by 20

feetfeet Keep caps on while in Keep caps on while in

transportation or in storagetransportation or in storage

Chemical LabelingChemical Labeling

All containers in the work area must All containers in the work area must be properly labeled with the name of be properly labeled with the name of the material being stored in the the material being stored in the container. This includes non-container. This includes non-hazardous materials such as:hazardous materials such as:– WaterWater– DetergentDetergent– Window CleanerWindow Cleaner

Full name with “no” abbreviations.Full name with “no” abbreviations.

Containers of hazardous materials Containers of hazardous materials must not only include the name of must not only include the name of the material but also the physical the material but also the physical and health hazards associated with and health hazards associated with the use of the material.the use of the material.



Consult the MSDS or the Consult the MSDS or the manufacturer’s label for accurate manufacturer’s label for accurate labeling information regarding labeling information regarding physical and health hazards.physical and health hazards.

HMIS HMIS ““Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials Identification System”Identification System”

The HMIS rating is a color-coded, alphanumeric system which gives information about the health, flammability and reactivity of the chemical in question. The system rates a material from a minimal hazard through a serious hazard. It also recommends the appropriate personal protective equipment to be worn when handling the particular chemical.

Example of HMIS Example of HMIS

HMIS HMIS HealthHealth 0 - Minimal Hazard0 - Minimal Hazard Not significant risk to health. Not significant risk to health.

1 - Slight Hazard1 - Slight Hazard Irritation or minor reversible injury possible. Irritation or minor reversible injury possible.

2 - Moderate Hazard2 - Moderate Hazard Temporary or minor injury may occur. Temporary or minor injury may occur.

3 - Serious Hazard3 - Serious Hazard Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given. Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given.

4 - Severe Hazard4 - Severe Hazard Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated

over exposures. over exposures.

HMIS HMIS FlammabilityFlammability 0 - Minimal Hazard0 - Minimal Hazard Materials that will not burn. Usually includes any material that will not burn in air Materials that will not burn. Usually includes any material that will not burn in air

when exposed to a temperature of 1500°F. for a period of 5 minutes when exposed to a temperature of 1500°F. for a period of 5 minutes

1 - Slight Hazard1 - Slight Hazard Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur. Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur.

2 - Moderate Hazard2 - Moderate Hazard Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient

temperaturestemperaturesbefore ignition can occur. before ignition can occur.

3 - Serious Hazard3 - Serious Hazard Materials capable of ignition under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Materials capable of ignition under almost all ambient temperature conditions.

4 - Severe Hazard4 - Severe Hazard Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal

ambient temperatures with a flashpoint below 73°F. Materials may ignite ambient temperatures with a flashpoint below 73°F. Materials may ignite spontaneously with air.spontaneously with air.

HMIS HMIS ReactivityReactivity 0 - Minimal Hazard0 - Minimal Hazard Materials that are normally stable even under fire conditions. Materials that are normally stable even under fire conditions.

1 - Slight Hazard1 - Slight Hazard Materials that are normally stable but that can become unstable at elevated Materials that are normally stable but that can become unstable at elevated

temperatures and pressures. temperatures and pressures.

2 - Moderate Hazard2 - Moderate Hazard Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and

pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.

3 - Serious Hazard3 - Serious Hazard Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition but require a Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition but require a

strong initiating source or materials the react explosively with water.strong initiating source or materials the react explosively with water.

4 - Severe Hazard4 - Severe Hazard Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or

explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures. explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures.

HMIS HMIS Protective EquipmentProtective Equipment

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I know what is the appropriate Q. How do I know what is the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that I Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that I should use?should use?

A. Check the MSDS or sometimes the A. Check the MSDS or sometimes the manufacture’s label will have the manufacture’s label will have the information. MSDS’s are a great tool in information. MSDS’s are a great tool in deciding how to label your containers, too.deciding how to label your containers, too.


Q. Do I need to use the blue, red, yellow Q. Do I need to use the blue, red, yellow and white HMIS labels?and white HMIS labels?

No, it would be ideal if everyone did but No, it would be ideal if everyone did but sometimes it is not practical. You can use sometimes it is not practical. You can use whatever method you can. Be it masking whatever method you can. Be it masking tape or sharpies. As long as all the tape or sharpies. As long as all the information is there, it is legible and stays information is there, it is legible and stays on the container, you are fine.on the container, you are fine.


Q. Why do I need to label something has Q. Why do I need to label something has just plain water in it?just plain water in it?

A. A container with water looks just like a A. A container with water looks just like a container with Hydrochloric Acid or any container with Hydrochloric Acid or any other clear liquid. You can’t tell if other clear liquid. You can’t tell if something is dangerous just by looking at something is dangerous just by looking at it. That is the purpose of Hazard it. That is the purpose of Hazard Communication. Communicate what is Communication. Communicate what is hazardous and what is not.hazardous and what is not.

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