HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 1910

SUBPART H:

INTRODUCTION

OSHA has estimated that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous chemical products in more than 3 million American workplaces. This course covers broad issues on hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids.

This course teaches basic OSHA requirements for storing, safe handling, application, requirements and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, flammable, reactive, or explosive chemicals that may result in toxic, fire, or explosion hazards.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the terms and hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids

Know how to store, inside and outside a facility, flammable and combustible liquids

Know and understand bonding, wiring, and rating capacities for the safe handling and storage of flammable and combustible liquids

Understand key terms and how they apply to various types of spray-finishing operations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the hazards of the spray application of flammable and combustible materials and the application of combustible powders by powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidized beds, or electrostatic fluidized beds

Understand the requirements and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, flammable, reactive, or explosive chemicals that may result in toxic, fire, or explosion hazards

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Know where to find the list of PSM chemicals and know the quantities that make a process fall under the PSM standard

Understand the application of paragraphs a-o, paragraph p, and paragraph q

Understand the requirements for awareness, operations, technician, specialist, and incident commander response

KEY TERMS

Aerosol: A material which is dispensed from its container as a mist, spray or foam, by a propellant under pressure

Approved: Something that is approved or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (such as Underwriter's Laboratory)

KEY TERMS

Authority Having Jurisdiction: As defined in NFPA 33, the organization, office, or individual responsible for "approving" equipment, an installation, or a procedure. Where public safety is the primary concern, the "authority having jurisdiction" may be federal, state, local, or other regional department or individuals such as a fire chief, fire marshal, health department, building inspection official, or others having statutory authority

KEY TERMS

Boiling point: The boiling point of a liquid at a pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute (psia). This pressure is equivalent to 760 millimeters of mercury (760 mm Hg). At temperatures above the boiling point, the pressure of the atmosphere can no longer hold the liquid in the liquid state, and bubbles begin to form. The lower the boiling point, the greater the vapor pressure at normal ambient temperatures and consequently, the greater the fire risk

KEY TERMS

Buddy system: A system of organizing employees into work groups in such a manner that each of the employees in the work group is designated to be observed by at least one other employee in the work group. The purpose of this system is to provide rapid assistance in case of an emergency

Catastrophic release: A major uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion involving one or more highly hazardous chemical that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace

KEY TERMS

Cleanup operation: An operation where hazardous substances are removed, contained, incinerated, neutralized, stabilized, cleared-up, or in any other manner processed or handled with the ultimate goal of making the site safer for people or the environment

KEY TERMS

Combustible liquid: Any liquid having a flash point at or above 100F (37.8C). Combustible liquids are further divided into TWO classes and TWO subclasses.

Class II liquids: Have a flash points at or above 100F (37.8C) and below 140F (60C), except any mixture having components with flash points of 200F(93.3C) or higher, the volume of which makes up 99% or more of the total volume of the mixture

Class III liquids: shall include those with flash

1910.106: COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

This lesson focuses on the following topics:

Various terms used when describing physical and chemical properties attributed to flammable and combustible liquids

Container and portable tank storage of flammable and combustible liquids

Flammable and combustible storage cabinets

LESSON 1, PART A

INTRODUCTION1. This section applies to the handling, storage. And use of flammable and

combustible liquids with a flashpoint BELOW 200 F.

2. This section does NOT apply to:

a. The bulk transportation of flammable and combustible liquidsb. Storage, handling, and use of fuel oil tanks and containers

connected with oil burning equipmentc. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids on farmsd. Liquids without flashpoints that MAY be flammable under some

conditions, such as certain halogenated hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated hydrocarbons

e. Mists, sprays, or foams, except flammable aerosol covered in paragraph (d) of this section

f. Installations made in accordance with the requirements of standards which are incorporated by reference in 1910.6

LESSON 1, PART A

FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS SECTION 1910.106

Based on NFPA 30 (fire code)

Products with flash points < 200oF

Primary concerns

Design and construction

Ventilation

Ignition

Storage

LESSON 1, PART A

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Flammable

Flash point less than 100 F Class I

Combustible

Flash point greater than 100 F Class II or III

LESSON 1, PART A

Flash Point indicates how easily the liquid ignitesThe temperature at which the liquid gives off enoughvapor to mix with air and ignite

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Class IA

Flash point below 73 F Boiling point below 100 F

Class IB

Flash point below 73 F Boiling point at or above 100F

Class IC

Flash point at or above 73F Boiling point below 100 F

LESSON 1, PART A

Boiling Point- Holds liquid in a liquid state. Lower boiling point causes greater vapor pressure

EXAMPLE OF CLASS 1A FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Ethyl ether (also called ether)

FP = -49F BP = 95F LFL = 1.9% UFL = 36.0% VD = 2.6 (air = 1) PEL TWA = 400 ppm

LESSON 1, PART A

EXAMPLE OF CLASS 1B FLAMMABLE LIQUID

Acetone

FP = 0°F BP = 134F LFL = 2.6% UFL = 12.8% VD = 2.0 (air = 1.0) PEL TWA = 1000 ppm

LESSON 1, PART A

EXAMPLE OF CLASS 1C FLAMMABLE LIQUID

Turpentine

FP = 95F BP = 307F-347F LFL = 0.8% UFL = N/A VD = Not established PEL TWA = 100 ppm

LESSON 1, PART A

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Class II

Flash point above 100° AND below 140° F

Except mixtures with components that have flash points of 200° F or higher

Class III

Flash points over 140° F Except mixtures with

components that have flash points of 200°F or higher

LESSON 1, PART A

EXAMPLE OF A CLASS II COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

Kerosene

FP = 110-150F BP = 180-300F LFL = 0.7% UFL = 5.0% VD = 4.5 (air = 1) PEL TWA = None under

OSHA

LESSON 1, PART A

EXAMPLE OF CLASS III COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

Ethylene Glycol (Glycol; anti-freeze ingredient)

FP = 232F BP = 387F LFL = 3.2% UFL = 15.3% VD = N/A PEL TWA = None

LESSON 1, PART A

EXAMPLE OF A NON-FLAMMABLE (UNDER NORMAL

CONDITIONS) LIQUID

Carbon Tetrachloride

FP = N/A BP = 171F LFL = N/A UFL = N/A PEL TWA = 10 ppm Forms highly toxic phosgene

gas when exposed to flames or welding arcs

LESSON 1, PART A

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

Flammable range = Explosive range

Lower Explosive Limit

Not enough vapor to burn “Running too lean”

Upper Explosive Limit

Too much vapor to burn “Running too rich”

LESSON 1, PART A

STORAGE RULES Incidental storage

Max quantity

o 25 gallons - Class IAo 120 gallons - Class IB, IC, II, or IIIo 660 gallons - Class 1B, 1C, II, III in

single tank

Liquids kept covered when not in use

Accessibility - one side open for fire fighting

Drainage - away from structure

Adequate ventilation

LESSON 1, PART A

INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS Wiring

Class I- approved for Hazardous Locations

Class II & III- general use wiring

Ventilation

Change air at least six times per hour Air flow must be constant

Storage

An aisle 3 feet wide must be maintained

Containers over 30 gallons may not be stacked

Dispense by approved pump/self closing faucet

LESSON 1, PART A

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE Class I Location

Presence of flammable gas or vapor Require hazardous location equipment Battery Charging room with broken

vents

Class II Location

Presence of combustible dust Grain elevator

Class III Location

Presence of easily-ignitable fibers Cotton mill

LESSON 1, PART A

GENERAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

Cover when not in use

Provisions to take care of spills/leaks

Transferring liquids

Through a closed piping system

From Safety Cans Drawn through top By gravity with an approved

self closing valve

LESSON 1, PART A

CONTAINER & PORTABLE TANK DESIGN & STORAGE:

1910.106(D) Section applies to

Drums & containers < 60 gallons

Portable tanks are > 60 and < 660 gallons

Doesn’t apply to

Bulk storage areas Engine fuel tanks (Class I

and II) Paints, oils, & varnishes kept

< 30 days Beverages not exceeding 1

gallon in size

LESSON 1, PART A

CONTAINER & PORTABLE TANK DESIGN

Design, construction, and capacity of containers

Only approved containers (DOT 49 CFR 178)

Only for authorized products (DOT 49 CFR 173)

Emergency venting required Size & type of container

based on liquid

LESSON 1, PART A

CONTAINER & PORTABLE TANK INSIDE STORAGE

Storage inside building

Egress - cannot be stored as to impede egress

Offices - for equipment only, in cabinets or safety cans

General purpose public warehouse - tables available, incompatible materials

Warehouses or storage buildings - practically any quantity

LESSON 1, PART A

CONTAINER & PORTABLE TANK INSIDE STORAGE

Design & construction of inside storage rooms

Construction complies with NFPA 251-1969

Openings and depth - doors and sills

Rating & capacity - chart in 1910.106

Wiring - approved under Subpart S

Ventilation - exchange of air 6 times per hour

Storage - aisle width, egress, & stacking

LESSON 1, PART A

CONTAINER & PORTABLE TANK OUTSIDE STORAGE

Storage outside buildings

Tables summarize the requirements Diversion of spills from building Security and housekeeping

Fire control - suitable devices available

Minimum of 1 extinguisher (> 12B units)

o Outside storage room < 10 feet awayo > 10 feet but < 25feet outside of

storage room (Class I & II)

No smoking or open flames

LESSON 1, PART A

1910.106: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

This Lesson Focuses on The Following Topics

Industrial and bulk plants

Service stations

Processing plants

Refineries, chemical plants, and distilleries

LESSON 1, PART B

INTRODUCTION

This section does NOT apply to chemical plants, refineries, or distilleries. Basically this means that industrial plants do NOT have processes which include chemical reactions such as oxidation, reduction, halogenations, hydrogenation, polymerization, and other chemical processes. The flammable and combustible liquids used in industrial plants simply refers to chemicals used to lubricate, clean, repair, coat, and run the plant.

LESSON 1, PART B

INDUSTRIAL PLANTS: 1910.106(E)

Plants that use flammable and combustible liquids incidental to the principle business

Flammable and combustible liquids are only used in unit physical operations (mixing, drying, evaporating, filtering, and distillation) which do not involve a chemical reaction

LESSON 1, PART B

INDUSTRIAL PLANTS: 1910.106(E)

Tank vehicles and cars - separation distances Storage requirements – inside and outside storage rooms and

fire areas Fire control - evaluate hazards Precautions against ignition sources Bonding - Class I liquids Electrical - Subpart S requirements Repairs to equipment - hot work permits Housekeeping - spills & combustible waste

LESSON 1, PART B

BULK PLANTS: 1910.106(F)

Storage - Class I, II and III requirements Buildings- Exit facilities arranged to

prevent entrapment. Class I areas heated by steam or hot water. Class I areas have adequate ventilation

Separation for tank vehicles/cars - from above ground tanks & warehouses

Bonding - static protection

LESSON 1, PART B

BULK PLANTS: 1910.106(F)

Electrical equipment - hazardous areas for Class I classified in this section

Sources of ignition - Class I not exposed to sources and “No Smoking” signs posted

Drainage & waste - storage containers and separator boxes Fire control - suitable fire control devices

LESSON 1, PART B

SERVICE STATIONS: 1910.106(G)

Liquid storage

In closed containers < 60 gallons Underground tanks & special enclosures

Class I liquids

stored in portable containers with caps and spout

Accessible emergency switch/breaker shut-off

remote from dispensing devices

LESSON 1, PART B

PROCESSING PLANTS: 1910.106(H)

Plants with chemical operations

oxidation, reduction, hydrogenation, etc. but does not apply to chemical plants, refineries, or distilleries

Buildings

safely constructed with appropriate drainage, ventilation, & explosion relief

Liquid handling

Tank storage and piping safety & identification Liquid transfer by piping or water displacement

LESSON 1, PART B

PROCESSING PLANTS: MORE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Fire control Portable FE, fixed systems, and alarms Evaluation required for hazards and controls

Sources of ignition control sources and prohibit smoking

Waste and residues Stored in closed metal cans Disposed of daily

LESSON 1, PART B

REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANTS,

AND DISTILLERIES: 1910.106(I) Must be protected from catastrophic fire, explosion, & release

of toxic materials

Section covers

Storage tanks and areas Wharves Accessibility by fire fighters Fire control measures

LESSON 1, PART B

1910.107 SPRAY FINISHING USING FLAMMABLE AND

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS This Lesson Focuses on The Following Topics

Spray finishing operations Spray booths (types, design, protection, and hazards) Sources of ignition Ventilation Handling, use and storage of the flammable and combustible

materials used in the spray operations Operations and maintenance of the spray booths and areas

LESSON 2

INTRODUCTIONThis section applies to flammable and combustible finishing materials when applied as a spray by compressed air, "airless" or "hydraulic atomization", steam, electrostatic methods, or by any other means in continuous or intermittent processes. This section also covers the application of combustible powders by powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidized beds, or electrostatic fluidized beds. This section does NOT cover outdoor spray applications to buildings, tanks, or other similar structures, nor to small portable spraying apparatus NOT used repeatedly in the same location.

LESSON 2

Please refer to either the "definitions" found at the beginning of this series of lessons, or to 1910.107(a) in the 29 CFR to make sure that you have an understanding of "approved", "dry spray booth", "spray booth", and the like.

SPRAY FINISHINGSECTION 1910.107

Based on NFPA 33m:

Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials

Applies to all flammable and combustible spray finishes except outdoor operations

Definitions for:

Dry spray booth, spray area, and spray room

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS:1910.107(B) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Construction steel, concrete, or masonry

Interiors smooth & without edges

Floors non-combustible material

Baffle plates non-combustible and removable

Dry-type over-spray collectors Air velocity and alarms Extinguishing systems up and down stream Non-combustible filters

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS:ELECTRICAL & OTHER SOURCES

OF IGNITION: 1910.107(C) Minimum separation

20’ unless a partition is provided Spray area

free of heat appliances Wiring

IAW subpart S and this section Explosion proof type (Class I or II)

Combustible residues no electrical equipment present in spray area

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: MORE ABOUT ELECTRICAL & OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION

Grounding all metal parts of booths

Spray area free of heat appliances

Wiring IAW subpart S and this section Explosion proof type (Class I or II locations)

Combustible residues no electrical equipment present in spray area

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: VENTILATION 1910.107(D)

Ventilation mechanical and continuous

Exhaust Independent for different booths/compounds Steel construction (supported) Directed so not to contaminated intake air

Discharge clearance Not < 6’ from combustible exterior wall/roof Not < 25’ from combustible construction

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: MORE VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Fan-rotating element

non-ferrous/ non-sparking Electric motors

outside booth Belts

outside booth or enclosed Access doors

facilitate cleaning of ducts Drying spaces

must be ventilated or considered spray areas

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

STORAGE AND HANDLING 1910.107(E)

Conform to 1910.106 Quantity

not to exceed 1 day/ 1 shift Containers

Approved portable tanks & safety cans No glass

Transferring liquids Approved pumps for containers > 60 gal Completed in ventilated room

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

Spray containers Supply containers < 10 gal and covered Original containers will not be pressurized

Pipes and hoses Shut-off valves at connection Pressure regulator required Inspected at regular intervals Steel construction for resistance to heat & damage

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

Spray liquid heaters approved and not in spray booths

Pump relief Pressure regulator on line to spray nozzle Discharged to a safe location

Grounding between containers when liquid is transferred

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS:PROTECTION 1910.107(F)

Sprinkler systems

Meet requirements of 1910.159 System has accessible outside sub-control valve Sprinkler heads - kept free of deposits

Portable extinguishers

adequate supply of fire extinguishers near spray areas

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS NEC definition

where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors (liquids, dust, & fibers)

NEC articles

500-504 & 510-517 provide standards for electrical equipment in these locations

Three types of hazardous locations

Class 1 Location Class 2 Location Class 3 Location

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Class 1 Location

Areas with enough flammable gases or vapors in air that may cause explosion

Examples include

Petroleum refineries, gas storage & dispensing Dry cleaning plants Spray finishing areas Aircraft hangars & fuel servicing areas Utility gas plants

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Class 2 Location

Areas with combustible dust in air that may cause explosion

Examples include

Grain elevators Flour or feed mills Plants using magnesium or aluminum powders Producers of plastics, medicines, & fireworks Spice & sugar plants

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Class 3 Location

Areas with easily ignitable fibers or flyings present Fibers do not have to be suspended

Examples include

Textile mills Cotton seed mills, flax processing plants Plants that shape, pulverize or cut wood

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATION EQUIPMENT

Three electrical sources of ignition

Arcs and parks High temperatures Electrical equipment failure

Class I enclosure (Explosion proof)

Strength to contain explosion Flame path

o Ground surfaceo Threaded

LESSON 2

HAZARDOUS LOCATION EQUIPMENT

Class II enclosure (Dust-ignition proof)

Seal out dust Operate below ignition temp Allow for dust blanket

Class III enclosure

Minimize entrance of fibers Prevent escape of sparks Operate at temp preventing ignition of fibers

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 1910.107(G)

Spraying only in designated spray areas

Cleaning daily and dispose of debris immediately

Clothing storage metal lockers or removed

Cleaning solvents flash points of > 100oF

Hazardous materials combinations remove material residue before changing to another

“No Smoking” signs posted in spray areas

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: OTHER OPERATIONS 1910.107 (H), (I),

(J), (K) Fixed electrostatic apparatus

Electrostatic hand spraying equipment

Drying, curing, or fusion apparatus

Powder coating

Organic peroxides and dual component coatings

LESSON 2

SPRAY BOOTHS: OTHER OPERATIONS 1910.107 (H), (I),

(J), (K) Fixed electrostatic apparatus

Electrostatic hand spraying equipment

Drying, curing, or fusion apparatus

Powder coating

Organic peroxides and dual component coatings

LESSON 2

1910.119 PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

This Lesson Focuses on The Following Topics

A six step approach to use to see if your facility falls under this standard

What duties management must undertake

The required elements of the program

What must be included in the written operations

LESSON 3

PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS:

1910.110This section contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, flammable, or explosive chemicals. These releases may result in toxic, fire, or explosion hazards.This section applies to: a process which involves a chemical at or above the threshold quantities listed in Appendix A to this section; a process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as defined in 1910.1200(c)) on site, in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds (4535.9 kg) or more, except for hydrocarbon fuels used solely for workplace consumption (such as propane for comfort heating and gasoline for vehicle refueling) and flammable liquids stored in atmospheric tanks which are kept below their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration.This section does not apply to: retail facilities; oil or gas well drilling or servicing operations, or normally unoccupied remote facilities.

LESSON 3

A SIX STEP APPROACH

Identify the materials present

Identify threshold quantities in process

Are materials “processed”?

Establish boundaries of the process

Check OSHA interpretations

Prepare appropriate documentation that facility is covered under this standard

LESSON 3

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: WRITTEN

PROGRAM AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Plan Organize Staff Train Implement Direct Audit

LESSON 3

Required Program Elements Maintain written safety information Perform a workplace hazard assessment Consult with employees on the development and conduct of hazard

assessments Establish a system to respond to the workplace hazard assessment

findings Review the workplace hazard assessment and response system Develop and implement written operating procedures for the

chemical processes Provide written safety and operating information for employee

training Consult with employees on hazard assessments

LESSON 3

Required Program Elements Establish a system to respond to hazard assessment findings Each operating phase Operating limitations Safety and health considerations Conduct pre-startup safety reviews Implement written procedures to manage change

Process chemicals Technology Equipment Facilities

Investigate every incident

LESSON 3

SUMMARY OF PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

REQIREMENTS Provide information for employees Provide training for employees Ensure contractors and contract employees

are informed and trained Establish a quality assurance program Establish maintenance systems (PMCS)

LESSON 3

This has been a VERY brief overview of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard. If your place of employment falls under this standard, it is recommended that appropriate employees receive the full training course.

1910.120 HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY

RESPONSE This Lesson Focuses on :

Scope of standard Application of standard Site safety and health program Site characterization and analysis Site control and elements of a site control plan Training Medical surveillance and physician's written opinion Engineering controls and work practices PPE program Monitoring Informational programs

LESSON 4, PART A

SCOPE: 1910.120 (A) (1)

Clean-up operations at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites

Certain operations at treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facilities

Emergency response operations for the release or substantial threat of a release of hazardous substances

LESSON 4, PART A

It is highly recommended that the student refer to Definitions, 1910.120(a)(3), or to the definitions found in the "Definitions" section of these lessons BEFORE continuing with this lesson session.

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APPLICATION: 1910.120 (A)(2)

Clean-up operations must comply with all paragraphs of the standard except (p) and (q)

Operations at TSD facilities must comply with paragraph (p)

Emergency response operations not covered as a clean-up operation or TSD facility must comply with paragraph (q)

LESSON 4, PART A

SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: 1910.120 (B)

Safety and health training program

Medical surveillance program

Standard operating procedures for safety and health

Any necessary interface between the general program and the site specific activities

LESSON 4, PART A

SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND ANALYSIS 1910.120 (C)

In general, hazardous waste site operations shall be evaluated to identify specific site hazards and to determine the appropriate safety and health control procedures needed to protect employees from known and unknown hazards. The following information is the minimum necessary when performing a site characterization and analysis: the location and approximate size of the site; description of the response activity or job task to be performed; duration of the planned employee activity; site topography; site accessibility; expected safety and health hazards; status and capability of emergency response teams; chemical monitoring; and risk identification.

LESSON 4, PART A

SITE CONTROL: 1910.120(D)

Site control shall be implemented before work begins

The site control plan shall be developed during the planning phases of the operation

Will include, at a minimum: site map; site work zones; the “buddy system”; site communications; standard operating procedures for safe work practices; identification of nearest medical assistance

LESSON 4, PART A

ELEMENTS OF A SITE CONTROL PLAN

Site map

Site work zones

Use of the buddy system

Site communications and alerting procedures for emergencies

Standard operating procedures

Identification of nearest medical assistance

LESSON 4, PART A

ELEMENTS OF A SITE CONTROL PLAN

Training: 1910.120(e)

All employees working on site (such as, but not limited to equipment operators, general laborers, and others) and exposed to, or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, health hazards, or safety hazards, and their supervisors and management responsible for site activities, shall receive training meeting the requirements of paragraph (e), BEFORE they are permitted to engage in hazardous waste site operations that could, or potentially could, expose them to hazardous substances, health, or safety hazards.

LESSON 4, PART A

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: 1910.120(F)

Medical surveillance required:

Prior to assignment, periodically (normally annually), upon termination or upon reassignment IF the employee works with hazardous chemicals

If an employee shows signs or symptoms of overexposure, injury, or becomes ill because of exposure

If an employee wears a respirator for more than 30 days/yr (or as required by 1910.134)

If an employee is a member of a HAZMAT team

LESSON 4, PART A

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: 1910.120(F)

Physician’s written opinion shall include the following:

Medical conditions that put the employee at increased risk

Recommended limitations on employee’s assignment

Result of exam and test if requested by employee

Statement that employee has been notified of results

LESSON 4, PART A

ENGINEERING CONTROLS, WORK PRACTICES AND PPE: 1910.120(G)

Engineering controls and work practices are the preferred means to control employee exposures

PPE may be used as an element of protecting when other controls are not feasible

PPE shall be selected based on the hazards likely to be encountered

A written PPE program is required

PPE and engineering controls may be used together to afford the employee the best possible protection from hazardous substances

LESSON 4, PART A

PPE PROGRAM: 1910.120(G)

Selected based upon site hazards

Use and limitations

Work mission duration

Maintenance and storage

Decontamination and disposal

LESSON 4, PART A

PPE PROGRAM: 1910.120(G)

Training and proper fitting

Requires a written program

Donning and doffing procedures

Inspection procedures

Program evaluation

Limitations that result from temperature extremes (heat stress)

LESSON 4, PART A

MONITORING: 1910.120(H)

Monitoring conducted to assure proper selection of:

Engineering controls Work practices PPE

Air monitoring conducted to identify and quantify airborne contaminants

Program must include initial monitoring, periodic monitoring and personal monitoring of employees

LESSON 4, PART A

INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS: 1910.120(I)

Informational programs shall be developed to inform employees, contractors and subcontractors about the nature, level and degree of exposures that are likely to occur

LESSON 4, PART A

1910.120 HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

This Lesson Focuses on :

Handling drums and containers Decontamination Emergency response at hazardous waste sites Elements of an emergency response plan at hazardous waste sites Illumination and sanitation at temporary workplaces New technology programs

LESSON 4, PART B

1910.120 HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

TSD facilities and emergency response to hazardous releases at TSD facilities

Emergency response to hazardous substance release – paragraph (q)

Elements of an emergency response plan for paragraph (q) locations

Training for emergency response personnel Appendices

LESSON 4, PART B

HANDLING DRUMS AND CONTAINERS: 1910.120(J)

Hazardous substances, and contaminated soils, liquids, and other residues shall be handled, transported, labeled, and disposed of in accordance with 1910.120(j). Drums and containers used during clean-up shall meet appropriate DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations for the wastes that they contain. You should follow :

General requirements for drum and container handling Procedures for opening drums and containers Materials handling equipment Radioactive, shock sensitive and lab wastes Sampling of drums and containers Shipping and transporting Tanks and vaults

LESSON 4, PART B

DECONTAMINATION: 1910.120(K)

Decontamination must be implemented prior to site entry

Standard operating procedures must be developed to minimize contact with hazardous materials

All employees leaving the work area must go through decontamination

LESSON 4, PART B

DECONTAMINATION: 1910.120(K)

Site safety supervisor must monitor effectiveness of the decontamination procedures

Equipment and PPE must be decontaminated or disposed of in a proper manner

Regular showers and change rooms must meet the requirements of the OSHA sanitation standard

LESSON 4, PART B

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AT HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES:

1910.120(L) A written emergency response plan is

required

Employers who will evacuate all personnel and not allow them to participate in response efforts are exempt from this requirement but must prepare an emergency action plan as required by 29 CFR 1910.38

LESSON 4, PART B

ELEMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

Pre-emergency planning

Personnel roles, lines of authority and communication

Emergency recognition and prevention

Safe distances and places of refuge

Site security and control

Evacuation routes and procedures

LESSON 4, PART B

ELEMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

Decontamination procedures

Emergency medical treatment and first aid

Emergency alerting and response procedures

Critique of response and follow-up

PPE and emergency equipment

Site topography, layout, and prevailing weather conditions

Procedures for reporting incidents to governmental agencies

LESSON 4, PART B

ILLUMINATION: 1910.120(M)

Minimum level of illumination at work site, per tableH-120 of paragraph (m) is required.

LESSON 4, PART B

SANITATION AT TEMPORARY WORKPLACES: 1910.120(N)

Requirements for potable and non-potable water supplies

Requirements for toilet facilities

Requirements for food handling, temporary sleeping quarters and washing facilities

Showers and change rooms

Requires employees to shower at the end of their work shift AND when leaving the hazardous work site

LESSON 4, PART B

NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS: 1910.120(O)

Employers shall implement procedures for introducing effective new technologies

Employers shall evaluate new technologies, equipment and control methods

LESSON 4, PART B

TSD FACILITIES: 1910.120(P)

Written safety and health program

Hazard communication program

Medical surveillance program meeting requirements of paragraph (f)

Decontamination program meeting requirements of paragraph (k)

LESSON 4, PART B

TSD FACILITIES: 1910.120(P)Elements of the Emergency Plan for TSD Facilities

Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties

Personnel roles and lines of authority and communication

Emergency recognition and prevention

Safe distances and places of refuge

Site security and control

Evacuation routes and procedures

LESSON 4, PART B

TSD FACILITIES: 1910.120(P) Decontamination procedures

Emergency medical treatment and first aid

Emergency alerting and response procedures

Critique of response and follow-up

PPE and emergency equipment

Site topography, layout, and prevailing weather conditions

Procedures for reporting incidents to governmental agencies

LESSON 4, PART B

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS 1910.120(Q)

Substance Release

Emergency response plans are required except where employers will evacuate their employees

Procedures for handling an emergency response incident

Personnel and levels of training

Trainer qualifications

LESSON 4, PART B

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS 1910.120(Q)

Material Release

Refresher training requirements

Medical surveillance program that complies with paragraph (f)

Chemical protective clothing requirements

Post-emergency response operations

LESSON 4, PART B

ELEMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN

Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties

Personnel roles and lines of authority and communication

Emergency recognition and prevention

Safe distances and places of refuge

Site security and control

Evacuation routes and procedures

LESSON 4, PART B

ELEMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN

Decontamination procedures

Emergency medical treatment and first aid

Emergency alerting and response procedures

Critique of response and follow-up

PPE and emergency equipment

Emergency response organizations may use local or state plans as part of their plan to avoid duplication

LESSON 4, PART B

RESPONSE PERSONNEL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

First responder operations level

Minimum of 8 hours training to the awareness level Competencies for operations level

Hazardous materials technician

Minimum of 24 hours training to the operations level Competencies for technician level

LESSON 4, PART B

RESPONSE PERSONNEL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Hazardous materials specialist

Minimum of 24 hours training to the technician level Competencies for the specialist level

Incident commander

Minimum 24 hours training to the operations level Competencies for the incident commander

LESSON 4, PART B

APPENDICES

Appendix A - personal protective equipment test methods

Appendix B - general description and discussion of the levels of protection and protective gear

Appendix C - compliance guidelines

Appendix D - references

Appendix E - training curriculum guidelines

LESSON 4, PART B