1. 2 Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Michigan Part 92.
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Transcript of 1. 2 Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Michigan Part 92.
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Hazard Communication Standard
29 CFR 1910.1200
Michigan Part 92
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As an employee, you have a right to know...What is
this stuff?(identity)
How can it hurt me?(hazards)
Should I have put gloves on?
(protective measures)
With this knowledge, employers & employees can:
•Reduce exposures•Substitute less hazardous materials
•Proper work practices
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Producers & importers determine hazards of their products. Then they pass it on
to employers that purchase chemicals.
This information is then passed on to the employees.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Oxides Bases Acids
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“2” Exceptions
1. Warehouses that handle only packaged chemicals
2. Laboratories
Don’t need written program and
lists of chemicals
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Not Included
� Many items are not included (b)(5):PesticidesFood, alcoholTobaccoDrugsCosmeticsOthers
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You must be told about(employee)
All hazardous chemicals
Physical Hazards Health Hazards
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MSDS
� SendFirst time chemical is shippedWhen MSDS is updated with new &
significant information
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Your employer’s job� Have a program that covers all
hazardous chemicals used.Must be hazardous and have exposure
� “Used” means: package, handle, react, or transfer
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5 Elements of the Program:
� Chemical list
� Written program
� Labels
� MSDS’s
� Employee information & training
(f) "Labels and other forms of warning."(g) "Material safety data sheets."(h) "Employee information and training."
HazCom Program
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How do you find this at work?You should be trained*
•New hire
•New hazard
Ask your Ask your supervisorsupervisor
*If you have an *If you have an exposure from any exposure from any routeroute
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How do you find this at work?
•MSDS posting sign•MSDS’s must be available in your work area
Talk with the EH&S specialist
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Training can be either on:
� Specific chemicals
� Categories of hazardsflammabilitycarcinogenicity
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All forms of chemicals are covered
� Liquids - containers or pipes
� Solids
� Gases
� Fumes - exhaust, welding
� Dusts
� Mists
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Manufacturers’ Labels� IdentifyIdentify� Hazard warningHazard warning
flammable flammable causes lung damagecauses lung damage
� Name & address of Name & address of manufacturer or distributormanufacturer or distributor
Chemicals taken out of original Chemicals taken out of original container must be relabeledcontainer must be relabeled
Bleach
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Reading a MSDS
� 1. Chemical product and Company ID� 2. Composition and Hazard Ingredients� 3. Physical Characteristics� 4. Fire Hazard� 5. Reactivity� 6. Health Hazard� 7. Safe Handling� 8. Control Methods
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Chemical Product and Company ID
� Name of Chemical
� Contact Information
� Emergency Contact
� Date Prepared
� Name of Preparer
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Composition and Hazard Ingredients
� Hazard IngredientsHazardous Components >1%Carcinogen >0.1%
� PELPermissible Exposure Limits
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Physical Characteristics
� Appearance and Odor
� Boiling Point
� Vapor Pressure
� Specific Gravity
� Melting Point
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Fire Hazard
� Flash Point
� Extinguishing Media
� LFL
� UFL
� Special Fire Fighting Methods
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NFPA Label*
*National Fire Protection Association
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Numbering System
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Reactivity Data
� Stability
� Conditions to Avoid
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Health Hazards
� Routes of EntryIngestionInhalationInjectionAbsorption
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Health Hazards
� Routes of Entry
� Health Hazards AcuteChronic
•Signs and Symptoms•Emergency and First Aid Procedures
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Health Hazards
� Carcinogen- causes or is capable of causing cancer in humans.
� Mutagen- induces genetic changes in DNA of chromosomes.
� Teratogen- causes physical defects in developing embryo or fetus.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
� Part of World Health Agency
� Coordinates and conducts research
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National Toxicology Program (NTP)
� Federal agency that develops:toxic chemical tests andtoxicological profiles of materials
� Toxicity & Carcinogenicity are closely related
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Safe Handling
� Spill Procedures
� Waste Disposal
� Storage
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Emergency Checklist
� Self Protection Eyewash Shower
� Barricade� MSDS� Report
Ext. #### (What is it in your facility?) 911
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Control Measures
� Respiratory Protection
� Ventilation
� Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Safe Handling
� Spill Procedures
� Waste Disposal
� Storage