HAZARD COMMUNICATION For Non-Employees Who Routinely Work With Chemicals.
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HAZARD COMMUNICATION
For Non-Employees Who Routinely Work With Chemicals
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
The Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) was adopted by DOSH (aka Cal-OSHA) to provide individuals with information about the chemical hazards on the job, and how to protect themselves against those hazards.
Question #1
The Hazard Communication Standard was adopted, and is enforced by, what regulatory agency?
A. MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration
B. DOSH – Department of Occupational Health and SafetyC. EPA – Environmental Protection AgencyD. SJVAPCD – San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District
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Chemicals are hazardous if they:
Cause acute health problems Such as corrosives that can burn eyes
or skin Cause chronic health problems
Such as toxic chemicals that can cause long-term illnesses, such as cancer
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Chemicals are hazardous if they:
Suddenly release pressure These explosive chemicals includes
gases that could expand violentlyAre flammable/combustible
Chemicals that catch fire easily
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Chemicals are hazardous if they:
Are reactive These chemicals are not stable, and
thus can burn, explode, or release dangerous vapors if exposed to heat, air, water, or certain other chemicals.
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The HazCom Standard details three-pronged compliance:
1) Chemical manufacturers are required to:
determine the physical and health hazards of each product they make.
provide detailed container labels and supply Safety Data Sheets* (SDS)
*previously known as material safety data sheets
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2) Employers are required to:
Make SDS’s available to employees Provide employees with training about the
Hazard Communication Standard Explain how it’s being put into effect in their
workplace, including:How to recognize, understand and use
labels and SDSsUsing safe procedures when working with
hazardous substances
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3) Individuals working with chemicals are required to:
Read labels and SDS’s Follow label and SDS instructions and
warnings. Know about the hazards of the chemical
BEFORE using them.
Question #2
Employees
Employers
Manufacturers
are required to make SDS’s available to employees
are required to read all SDS’s prior to using chemicals
provide detailed container labels and supply Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Identify the entity who is responsible for each of the following activities:
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Manufacturer LabelsA label will contain the following basic information:
Product Identifier Manufacturer contact info Signal Words* Hazard Statements* Precautionary Statements* Pictograms*
*Further defined in the next 4 slides
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Signal WordsLabels and SDS’s are now required to have signal words when applicable. There are only one of two options when a signal word is required:
Danger – is used for the more severe hazards, or Warning – is used for the less severe hazards
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Hazard StatementsThese statements detail the hazards associated with the chemical.Examples:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Heating may cause fire.
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Precautionary StatementsThese statements detail the precautions that should be taken when using, storing, or transporting the chemical.Examples:
Do not spray on open flame or other ignition source.
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
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PictogramsLabels and SDS’s arenow required to havepictograms, when specific hazards are present. These visual cues are intended to aid with hazard recognition and compliment the hazard statements.
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Additional requirementIf materials are transferred to a secondary container, this container must be labeled if either:
Container will leave the control of the initial user, or
Container will be storedNote: The use of old beverage containers must be
avoided.
Question #3
Is the following true or false?
If a chemical is transferred into a secondary container just for storage, then it does not need a label.
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Below are two examples of secondary container labels.
Minimum information required on labels: Product Identifier (for example “Windex”) Signal Word (If on manufacturers label) All Hazard StatementsFor clarification when labels are specifically not required contact EHS.
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Manufacturer LabelExample:
SecondaryLabel Example:
All of the information that needs to be placed onthe secondary label can be found on the
compliant manufacturer label.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)Safety Data Sheets contain comprehensive detailed information about a chemical productThey should be referred to when additional information beyond what is carried on the label is needed
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)Information contained on SDS’s is organized into the following sixteen sections:
Identification Includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributer
name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use
Hazard(s) Identification Includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required
label elements
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Composition/Information on Ingredients
Includes information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims
First-Aid Measures Includes important symptoms/effects, acute, delayed;
required treatment Fire-Fighting Measures
Lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)Accidental Release Measures
Lists emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup
Handling and Storage Lists precautions for safe handling and storage,
including incompatablesExposure Controls/Personal Protection
Lists OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s); Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s); appropriate engineering controls; personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Physical and Chemical Properties
Lists the chemical’s characteristics Stability and Reactivity
Lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions
Toxicological Information Includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute
and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Ecological Information (non-mandatory) Disposal Considerations (non-mandatory) Transport Information (non-mandatory) Regulatory Information (non-mandatory) Other Information
Includes the date of preparation or last revision
Question #4
Choose all of the following that are correct:
A. SDS provides information about personal protective equipment that should be used according to the manufacturerB. SDS must be read prior to using a hazardous material by the employee using the chemicalC. SDS provides information on how to get the best results out of the product being usedD. SDS are on the bottle of the chemical
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How do I find SDS’s?
A printed paper file of SDS’s of commonly used chemicals should be maintained in a close-by always accessible location
Go to the EH&S web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/ehsrms/ Click on the “MSDSonline” button and log on with
your Fresno State email ID and password
“Google” your chemical/product or distributor Call EH&S for assistance.
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Next steps… SDS’s must be available to individuals
working with chemicals. Ensure that you as an individual working
with chemicals receive appropriate training.
Training Completion Training Completion Acknowledgement formAcknowledgement form
Please either print out a copy of this slide or request a hard copy from your Department Safety Coordinator or Supervisor. Please sign/date in the spaces provided, and then forward it to your Department Safety Coordinator or Supervisor.
I have read the slides presented in the Hazard Communication for Non-Employees Who Routinely Work With Chemicals PowerPoint presentation and have reviewed any associated department-specific information.
Name (Print)_________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________
Department _________________________________________________
Date _____________________________