WtT 2nd Generation - ISOPA · • WtT was launched in 2006 as an ISOPA package for the PU Industry on safe use of aromatic Diisocyanates and Polyols • End 2010, new EU legislation,

WtT 2nd GenerationWtT 2nd GenerationMDI module

March ’11 version ISOPA 2011 1

WtT as launched in 2006 is not restricted to regions and will stay

WtT 2nd Generation contains REACH and GHS/CLP information whichand GHS/CLP information whichconcerns Europe.


SAFETY is not a one time effortSAFETY is not a one time effort

• Commitment from the ISOPA Member Companies

• Continuous improvement required

• Working with hazardous chemicals requires right attitude towards health & safety from management and workers.

• Good Environmental, Health and Safety attitude helps to secure future business success


Serious accident; accident with lasting consequences

1with lasting consequences

Minor accident.

What does the distribution tell us?

10

Accidents that are not described as serious

10Accidents with material

damage (all kinds)Dialog is essential to

change behavior.Do not ignore possible

30Incidents with no visible injuries or

damage

Do not ignore possible incidents

600damage


Walk the Talk Second Generation

• WtT was launched in 2006 as an ISOPA package for the PU Industry onsafe use of aromatic Diisocyanates and Polyols

• End 2010, new EU legislation, REACH regulation (EC) 1907/2006 andGHS, in EU CLP regulation (EC) 1272/2008, are affecting the chemicalindustry bringing the need to refresh and re-address the safe use through

− Stimulating the Dialog, − and Continuous Improvement.− Resulting in Behaviour ChangeResulting in Behaviour Change

• Walk the Talk is focusing on industrial and professional use.


Behavior

Based

PerformancePerformance


There is a new dimension to the initial industry pro-active safety program „Walk the Talk“

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals)

First registrations finalised by December 1st 2010 with the goal to:• Provide a high level of protection to human health and environment• Ensure high safety standards in industry• Have compliance demonstrated....“Safe Use“

MDI has R40: there will be no further restrictions regarding the handling and use of MDI


New regulation on Classification Labelling and Packaging

• Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) is the new EU legislation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances

d i t(mandatory 1 Dec 2010) and mixtures (mandatory 1 June 2015).• The UN GHS (Globally Harmonised System for Classification and Labelling of

Ch i l ) h b d t d th h th CLP R l ti l i Chemicals) has been adopted through the CLP Regulation replacing the provisions of the Dangerous Substances / Preparations Directives, which will be finally repealed by 1 June 2015.

Product hazards remain the same, b t h d i ti hbut hazard communication changes


MDI label information, DSD including R40 and R48/20

Symbol: Xn. Signal Word: Harmful

Risk-phrasesR20 Harmful by inhalation.yR36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged

exposure through inhalation.S-phrases:S38 - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipmentS1/2 - Keep locked up and out of reach of childrenS23 - Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be

specified by the manufacturer) (vapour or spray)S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and glovesS36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and glovesS45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice

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Signal word: Danger MDI label information CLP as substance

Hazard statementsH332 Harmful if inhaled.H315 Causes skin irritation.H319 Causes serious eye irritation.H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.H335 May cause respiratory irritation.H351 Suspected of causing cancer.H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary StatementsP260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P305 P351 P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.


REACH Safety Data Sheets

SDS ( t d d S f t D t Sh t)eSDS (extended Safety Data Sheet)

R di th SDS f li i MUST b it Reading the eSDS from your supplier is a MUST, because it contains information on applications and safe handling and how to be in regulatory compliance for REACH


REACH Safety Data Sheets, eSDSyAre you in compliance?

Ch t 16 f th SDSChapter 16 of the eSDS:1. Look for the Exposure Scenario which lists your application/use

2. Within the Exposure Scenario review:

1. Process Category and Processes, tasks, activities coveredg y , ,

2. Products/article characteristics, operational conditions

3 Risk Management Measures3. Risk Management Measures


Compare your own operation parameters with the eSDS of your supplier(s)

How do I know, that I have a ‘Safe Use’ situation?

Compare your own operation parameters with the eSDS of your supplier(s)

• Use means:TASK [=Exposure Scenario] x CONDITION IN WHICH TASK TAKES PLACE – TASK [=Exposure Scenario] x CONDITION IN WHICH TASK TAKES PLACE [Operational Conditions] = POTENTIAL EXPOSURE

• The conditions of use “potential exposure in a use”.The conditions of use potential exposure in a use .• They include:

– the operational conditions (OC)– the risk management measures, (RMM), like personal protective equipment– concentration in a preparation or an article and the physical state (powder, liquid etc)– Information on the surroundings in which the substance is usedg


You need to comply with REACH

• Authorities will review REACHimplementation along the value chain

• Check your operational conditionsand whether you are in Compliance:Demonstrate safe use of yourchemicals in your particular applications.

• To obtain Safe Use you need to follow the instructions in the eSDS as outlined in Section 16, within the Exposure Scenarios:


Example of eSDS

• Show the eSDS of the specific MDI

• Highlight and discuss the customer specific Application/Use

• Ensure Compliance is understood


Behaviour Based Performance

• Safety is Everybody’s Responsibility

• Emergency situationsEmergency situations

Examples what can go wrong • Examples, what can go wrong + unsafe behavior


Behavior1

Based2

Performance3 Performance3


SAFE BEHAVIOUR IS EVERYBODIES RESPONSIBILITY!!!

UNSAFE SAFERMM/PPE+ =

When working with isocyanates the advice is to have a regular lung function test


Unsafe behaviourAd ice is not to Advice is not to store outside,

potential risk for uncontroled

reactions and reactions and incidents

See slide on spillages

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SAFE BEHAVIOUR IS EVERYBODIES RESPONSIBILITY!!!

80% of all accidents are related to unsafe behavior• Entering restricted access zones without PPE

N t i PPE• Not wearing PPE• Not changing filters of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

frequently• Opening inspection hatches without RPE• Opening inspection hatches without RPE• Leaving inspection hatches open• Taking wood material from line without gloves• Cleaning with air pressurized systems• Eating and drinking in locations were there are chemical present • Not closing well enough drums with MDI (water vapour can enter

and CO2 can be formed)and CO2 can be formed)


Stimulating the Dialog


Safe handling of MDI

• Is the workplace clean and do you have good personal hygiene?• Is there good workplace ventilation? • Is there continuous use of the correct PPE (Personal Protecive

Equipment)• Including during plant maintenance?Including during plant maintenance?• Are MDI levels measured in the workplace?• Do you know and practice emergency procedures?y p g y p• Are regular health checks performed?• This counts for all around the workplace !!


Good personal hygiene

• Creams to ensure good skin condition can be used

• Creams are not a replacement for Creams are not a replacement for protective gloves

• Wash with soap & water after finishing work and before eating finishing work and before eating, drinking or smoking

• Do not use solvents for washing• Use disposable towels• Do not re-use contaminated

clothing or glovesclothing or gloves


Clean and safe workplace

• Keep work area clean and tidy• Respiratory equipment should be readily available (and Respiratory equipment should be readily available (and

well maintained)• Know the locations of safety showers and eyewash

facilities• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace• Creams to ensure good skin condition can be used• Creams are not a replacement for protective gloves


Handling Fresh PU Foam Procedure

RISK = Hazard x Exposure- potentially when:

• Foam < 24 hours after production• Foam still sticky• Foam still hot• Dust from sawing

Wear PPE Ventilate when appropriate Beware risk of fire from scorching until foam has cooled down Beware risk of fire from scorching until foam has cooled down


• Check that the extraction system is

Good workplace ventilation

• Check that the extraction system is switched on

• Place hood as near as possible above the source

Bad

above the source• Repeatedly check flow-direction

Best


Continuous use of the correct PPE, see eSDSPPE’s are Risk Management Measures

Wear eye protectionWear protective gloves

Wear overall& boots

In emergencies wear overall and/or heavy duty apronheavy duty apron


Respiratory Protective Equipment as Risk Management Measure

• MDI at elevated temperature • Spray applications• Dust with unreacted MDI• Masks:

• Half-mask, Full face mask• Hoods• Air filter:Air filter:

• A2 for vapour only• A2/P2 or 3 Vapour & aersol/dusts• Supplied Fresh Air

T i ll t b l d ft 2 d l diff t • Typically to be replaced after 2 days unless different guidance from supplier.

• Respiratory equipment should be readily available (and well maintained)


First Aid equipment

Know where your first aid equipment isKnow what to do

• Shower• Soap

And don’t panic !

Know what to doKnow who to tell

• Clean running water is best• Eyebath or eye wash bottle• Telephone number of doctor And don t panic !


• Force open the eyelids

Emergency procedures: First aid MDIForce open the eyelids

• If in doubt, keep flushing• Flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes• See eye specialist as soon as possible• Advice not to wear contact lenses, they could complicate treatment in

f case of emergency.

• Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash with soap & water• An MDI skin decontamination study demonstrated that cleaning very soon • An MDI skin decontamination study demonstrated that cleaning very soon

after exposure is important, and that a polyglycol-based skin cleanser or corn oil may be more effective than soap and water

• Go outside into fresh air• Doctor must be called or patient taken to medical facility• Inform supplier – who can provide supporting information


Emergency procedures - Exposure to MDI

• A single high exposure to MDI is one possible cause of • A single high exposure to MDI is one possible cause of g g p p• sensitisation

g g p p• sensitisation

• Early treatment is important

• Remember that symptoms may occur later

• ISOPA member companies can provide help to the doctor in charge.

In case of emergency: Immediate action is essential!

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In case of emergency: Immediate action is essential!Always seek medical advice!Practice First Aid procedures regularly!p g y


Know where to find the emergency equipmentWhere is your eSDS copy ?y py

• Decontaminant solution, see eSDSDecontaminant solution, see eSDS• Shovels• Brushes and waste container

Absorbent material such as sand• Absorbent material such as sand


Small Spillage – area less than about 2m2

Dealing with a spillage of MDI

− Clear immediate area

Small Spillage area less than about 2m

Large Spillage – area more than about 2m2

− Evacuate, call the emergency services− Put on PPE including respirator− Seal spill area with eg. Sandbags, rubber mats, wood chips/fibers, foam dust.

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− Cover with fire extinguishing foam or sand to prevent escape of MDI vapours

All Spillages− Prevent MDI entering drains− Control spill with wet sand absorbent− Put contaminated sand in steel drums (max 2/3 full) and leave open to prevent pressure

build upbuild up− Treat as MDI waste


Emergency procedures: Fire

Follow your normal factoryemergency procedure

• Sound Alarm• EVACUATE• Use trained specialists to fight fire• Ensure protection from MDI • Ensure protection from MDI

emissions


Key Messages:

1 Safety is Everybody’s Responsibility

2 Safety is for over 80% Behavior Related

3 Through Stimulating the Dialog

4 Implement Continuous Improvement


Some questionsWhat would you do if?What would you do if?

An isocyanate pump which is being serviced is still mistakenly under pressure A technician is still mistakenly under pressure. A technician is sprayed in the face with MDI

Burst drum of hot MDI in factory

Drum of MDI in a drum oven starts bulging


Answers

An isocyanate pump which is being serviced is still mistakenly under pressure. A technician is sprayed in the face with MDI

Most important Actions, see also slide 34• Activate alarm to warn others and seal off contaminated area• Take victim to emergency shower and eye washer and use large amounts Take victim to emergency shower and eye washer and use large amounts

of water and soap• Take patient into fresh air• Remove contaminated clothingRemove contaminated clothing• Seek medical attention• Avoid spill entering into drainage• Cleaning of spill• Cleaning of spill

• Use proper PPE to enter area (including mask)• Use absorbent material and decontaminant solution

Check quality of atmosphere before declaring the area safe• Check quality of atmosphere before declaring the area safe


Answers


ActionsActions• Activate alarm to warn others and seal off contaminated area• Use proper PPE (including mask)• Put the drum in an oversize (salvaged) drum, leave drum open• Leave the drum to cool down and handle as waste MDI• Avoid spill entering into drainageAvoid spill entering into drainage


Answers

Burst drum of hot MDI in factoryActionsActions• Switch off the oven


• Switch off the oven• Put on proper PPE• Make sure all persons are evacuated• Relieve the pressure (be aware of drum can be under pressure) by • Relieve the pressure (be aware of drum can be under pressure) by

puncturing the top of the drum with a long spike or grapnel or open the lid.• Leave the drum in controlled area until end of reaction (temperature

down)down)• Put drum in oversize container with venting device• Avoid spill entering into drainage• Remove as MDI waste or send back to supplier• Remove as MDI waste or send back to supplier


REACH ComplianceSafe Behaviour

Demonstrate Safe Use.Key messages:Key messages:• Did I read and understand the eSDS• Is the use, conditions of use and applied RMM [e.g. ventilation, PPE] described in eSDS in line

with my workplace?with my workplace?• Do I apply Risk Management Measures and use Personal Protective Equipment• Do I know where to find emergency equipment and do I practice the procedures

Is the workplace clean and do you have good personal hygiene?• Is the workplace clean and do you have good personal hygiene?• Are MDI levels measured in the workplace?• Are regular health checks performed?


Disclaimer

These product stewardship initiatives of ISOPA and its members do not exemptThese product stewardship initiatives of ISOPA and its members do not exemptcustomers, producers and others in the supply chain of their occupationalhealth, safety and environmental duties and regulatory obligations. With respectto this ISOPA and its associated members disclaim any liability in connectionto this, ISOPA and its associated members disclaim any liability in connectionwith the use of services rendered and of the related information provided. It isthe responsibility of the user to verify the accuracy of the services and therelated information which can be used by the user at his own risk.y


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WtT 2nd Generation - ISOPA · • WtT was launched in 2006 as an ISOPA package for the PU Industry on safe use of aromatic Diisocyanates and Polyols • End 2010, new EU legislation,