Hazcomm Right To Know

Hazardous Communication Training Program R. Kravitz DSHE

Introduction By The End Of This Course, participants will be able to: List general hazard classifications Identify hazards by container label information Explain container Labeling Requirements Locate and gather information from MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

“ Hazardous communication RIGHT TO KNOW” Program is abreviated as “ HAZCOM ” This program is not intended to tell you how to do your jobs. It is not a technical chemical safety course. It’ simply Hazard Communication

Why do you need to know this information? The 29 CFR 1910.1200 says: Everyone working with/around Hazardous materials has the right And the Responsibility to be aware of the hazards and proper safe Work procedures for hazardous materials used or produced in their work area. The primary objective is for you to know how and where to find specific hazard information.

Introduction Explain the uses of hazard assessment/inventory Describe signs/symptoms of exposure to Hazardous Materials Describe recommended first aid treatment Explain Emergency procedures Explain proper safe working procedures/conditions

Regulating Authority OSHA 29 CFR part 1910-1200 (Hazard Communication) OSHA 29 CFR Part 1900 (Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Basis of OSHA Carcinogens) SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986)

Supervisor responsibilities Supervisors will ensure that all their employees receive and are up to date on HAZCOM training

Types of Operations at APG Research Analytical Sample Preparation Photo/visual aids Printing Loading dock Maintenance Administrative

General Hazard Classification Corrosive Acids Bases Toxic Flammable liquid Oxidizer/Reactive Compressed gas Explosive Radioactive Carcinogen

Flammable Liquids Class 1 - Flashpoint below 100*F Class IA - Flashpoint less than 73*F Boiling PT. Less than 100*F Class 1B - Flashpoint less than 73*F Boiling PT. At or greater Than 100*F Class 1C - Flashpoint at or greater than 73*F and less than 100*F Class II - Flashpoint at or greater than 100*F and less than 140*F

Class III - Flashpoint at or greater than 140*F Class IIIA - Flashpoint at or greater than 140*F and less than 200*F Class IIIB - Flashpoint at or greater than 200*F

Health Hazards Corrosives/Oxidizers Injuries to tissue or skin Toxics/Flammables/Compressed gasses Damage to Respiratory System Explosives Over Pressure Flying Objects

Radioactive Radiation Sickness cancer Carcinogens Cancer

Mode of Entr y – Commonly , Toxic Materials contact the skin, enter respiratory tract/Digestive System. Physical Condition - Are you Ill? Has your body been damaged by a previous assault. Dose – How much of the chemical was absorbed by your system? Duration – How long were you exposed to the chemical? Sensitivity – How sensitive are you to the chemical?

Combined Effects - What other chemicals were you exposed to? Stress – Were you under any physical or mental stress during or after the exposure? Other – sex, race Temp, altitude, and many other parameters could affect toxicity

Container Label Information Safe Handling/storage Procedures Health/Physical Hazard(s) Primary Hazard(s) First aid treatment Manufacturer Identity

4-Severe, 3-Serious, 2, dangerous 1-Minor, 0-none/negligible NFPA 704 System NFPA 704 System Health Hazard Fire Hazard 4 Deadly Flash Points 3 Extreme Danger 4 Below 73 F 2 Hazardous 3 Below 100F 1 Slightly Hazardous 2 Above 100 F not 0 Normal Material exceeding 200 F 1 Above 200 F 0 Will not Burn Specific Hazard Reactivity ACID = acid 4 May detonate ALK = Alkali 3 Shock & heat may COR = Corrosive Detonate W = use no water 2 Violent Chemical Change 1 Unstable, if heated 4 4 4

Benzoyl Peroxide 4 1 OXY 4 Benzoyl Peroxide

(No Special Hazard ) (Acid *) (Alkali *) (Corrosive *) (Oxidizer) (Oxidizer and Use No Water) (Radioactive *)

Secondary Containers Are not required to be labeled if used Immediately by one person. Must be labeled if used by more than one person . Must be labeled if used/left for more than one shift .

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard Prepared by a chemical’s manufacture or importer to provide detailed information about the chemicals characteristics, potential hazards and methods for safe use, handling, and storage of the material .

Material Safety Data Sheets Answer a series of four questions 1. What is the material and what do I need to know. 2. What should I do If a hazardous situation occurs. 3. How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring. 4. Is there any other useful information about this chemical.

Material Safety Data Sheet Information (MSDS) Section I Identification of Product Section II Hazardous Ingredients Section III Physical Data Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Section V Health Hazard

Section VI Reactivity Data Section VII Spill and Disposal procedures Section VIII Protection Information Section IX Handling and Storage precautions Section X Miscellaneous Information

Work Area Chemical Storage - Purchase only quantities that can be used in a reasonably short time - Limit amounts kept in Labs/Work areas - Store according to chemical classification - Do not store alphabetically - store in closed cabinets

- Store close to floor rather than above head level - If stored on open shelves, keep to rear rather than on front edge - Do Not Store inside hoods - If not being used, get rid of it!

Signs and symptoms of exposure Consider routes of entry and length of exposure; - External Redness Swelling itching pain

Signs and symptoms of exposure - Internal Nausea Lightheadedness Headaches Difficulty Breathing Heart Palpitations

Acids/Bases Acids: Proteinize upon contact with skin. Cause Immediate Pain * Hydrochloric * Sulfuric * Nitric * Perchloric * Hydrofluoric Acid (is an Exception)

Bases: Do not proteinize against the skin Do Not cause immediate pain * Potassium Hydroxide * Sodium Hydroxide * Amonium Hydroxide

Environmental/Medical Surveillance * Environmental warning devices on hoods industrial Hygiene Sampling * Medical Job Hazard Analysis 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart Z Hazardous Chemicals

Emergency Procedure Chemical Spill DO NOT attempt to contain or clean spill DO NOT pull building alarm IMMEDIATELY go to a SAFE area and call the emergency Number for your facility

* Have Information ready Your name Where the spill is chemical spilled when it was spilled Your phone number Your room number * Remain in a safe area for instructions and decontamination if it’s necessary .

Safe Work Procedures * Written Procedures * Container Labels * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) * Equipment Use * Housekeeping * Storage * Horseplay * Personal Habits

Definitions Acids – A corrosive chemical that proteinizes upon contact with body tissue and causes immediate pain. Bases – A corrosive chemical that does not proteinize upon contact with body tissue and does not cause Immediate pain. Carcinogens - Substances which under favorable conditions through direct or indirect action, either externally or internally, act on healthy cells to cause a metamorphosis and bring about a rapid proliferation of cellular elements and the development of structure abnormalities. Chemical – Means any element, chemical compound or mixture of elements and/or compounds

Compressed Gas – Non Flammable materials which have a PSIA greater than 40 at 70*F, or a PSIA greater than 104 at 104*F, or those Flammable materials which have a PSIA greater than 40 at 100*F. Those with sufficiently high toxicity are class “A” poisons and receive a Poison gas label. All flammable gas,liquefied or non-liquefied and dissolved have flash points below room temperature. It’s impossible to avoid forming a flammable mixture if any leaks into the air. Container – Means any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum Reaction vessel, storage tank or the like that contains hazardous chemical .

For purpose of this section , pipes or piping systems are not considered as containers. Corrosive – Any chemical or substance that by direct chemical action is injurious to body tissue or erodes metal. Employee – Means a worker employed by an employer who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal operating conditions or foreseeable emergencies, including, but not limited to, production workers, line supervisors, and repair or maintenance personnel. Office workers, grounds maintenance and security personnel or non resident management are generally not included. Unless their job performance routinely involves potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Explosive – Substances under which certain conditions of shock, temperature or chemical reaction decompose with violent rapidity, usually releasing large quantities of gasses and heat. Exposure/ Exposed – Contact with a hazardous chemical in the course of employment through any route of entry (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact or absorption, etc.) and includes potential (e. g., accidental or possible) exposure. Flammable Liquids – A liquid whose vapor can form an ignitable mixture with air. The liquid is the fuel, the surrounding atmosphere is the oxidizer. For the mixture to burn an ignition source must be present.

Foreseeable Emergency – Any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to, equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure of control equipment which could result in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the workplace. Hazard warning – Any words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof appearing on a label or other appropriate form of warning which convey the hazards of the chemical(s) in the container(s). Hazardous Chemical – Any chemical which is a physical or health hazard.

Health hazard – Means a chemical for which there is a statistically significant evidence on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effect may occur in exposed employees. The term “health Hazard” includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizes, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes

Identity – Means any chemical or common name which is indicated on the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the chemical. The identity used shall permit cross-references to be made among the required list of hazardous chemicals, the label and the MSDS. Label – Means any written, printed or graphic material displayed on or affixed to containers of hazardous chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) –- Means written or printed material from manufacture prepared in accordance with the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard.

Oxidizer/Reactive – Any chemical That increases the burning rate of material by readily yielding oxygen or other oxidizing gas; or enters into a violent reaction during which the spontaneous liberations of heat/gas is too rapid to be safely dissipated. Physical hazard – A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence to show that it is combustible, (such as a compressed gas), explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, oxidizer, pyrohoric, unstable (reactive) or water reactive. Radioactive – Having the property of emitting particles or radiation from an atomic nucleus such as alpha, beta or gamma rays, as it is the case with uranium, radium, thorium, etc.

Toxic – Any chemical which when ingested, inhaled, absorbed, applied to, injected into or developed within the body in relatively small amounts, may cause damage to structure and otherwise disturb the body’s functions. Use – to package, handle, react or transfer. Work Area – A room or defined space in a workplace where hazardous chemicals are produced or used, and where employees are present.

Target Organ Hazards Type: Hepatoxins A Hepatotoxin is a naturally-produced chemical capable of causing liver damage. Affect: Liver Damage Chemical: Carbon Tetrachloride; Nitrosamines Symptom: Jaundice; Liver Enlargement Type: Nephrotoxins A Nephrotoxin is a naturally-produced chemical which may cause kidney damage. Affect: Kidney Damage Chemical: Haloginated Hydrocarbons, Uranium Symptom: Edema; Proteinuria

Type: Neurotoxins Affect: Nervous System Damage Chemical: Mercury; Carbon Disulfide Symptom: Narcosis; Behavioral Changes Type: Agents That Act On The Blood Affect: Decrease Hemoglobin Function; Deprive Tissues of Oxygen Chemical: Carbon Monoxide; Cyanides Symptom: Cyanosis; Loss of Consciousness

Type: Agents That Damage The Lungs Affect: Iritate Oor Damage Pulmonary Tissue; Cancer Chemical: Silica; Asbestos Symptom: Cough; Shortness of Breath; Tightness in chest (These symtoms occur many years after exposure) Type: Reproductive Toxins Affect: reproductive Capabilities; (Mutagens – Chromosomal Damage) (Teratoggens – Fetus Damage) Chemical: Lead; DBCP Symptom : Sterility; Birth defects

Type: Cutaneous Hazards Affect: Dermal Layer of The Body Chemical: Ketones; Chlorinated Compounds Symptom: Rashes; Irritation Type: Eye Hazards Affect: Eye or Visual Capacity Chemical: Organic Solvents; Acids Symptom: Conjuntivitis; Corneal Damage

Hazcomm Quiz Only laboratory personnel are required to receive hazard communication training. Which of the following is not one of the recognized hazard classifications? A. Corrosives B. Flammables C. Combustibles D. Carcinogens 3. What are the 4 categories and color codes of the national Fire Protection Association’s hazard diamond? 4. The new container labels will not provide information on proper storage.

5. If a chemical is transferred from a labeled container into a secondary container. A. It must be labeled if it’s to be used by more than one person. B. It doesn’t require labeling if it‘s used Immediately. C. It must be labeled if it’s to be used/left more than one work shift. D. All the above. MSDS sheets should be available in each lab/work area where hazardous materials are used, and in the safety office. List any 4 of 10 sections of information provided on the MSDS.

8. The laboratory hazard assessment/chemical inventory will be used for the following: A. To evaluate lab/work area safety needs. B. To provide emergency response personnel with specific hazard information C. To purge all old/unused chemicals. D. All the above. List 3 routes of entry into the human body by a hazardous chemical. The symptoms of acid and base burns are the same in that they both cause immediate pain upon contact.

Which of the following do not cause immediate pain upon contact with the skin? A. Hydrochloric acid B. Potassium Hydroxide c. Sulfuric Acid D. Ammonium Hydroxide E. Hydrofluoric Acid What is the recommended first-aid treatment for chemical contact to skin/eyes.

13. In the event of a chemical spill you should: A. Pull the building Alarm. B. Attempt to contain the spill. C. Remain in a safe area and call Emergency Number D. None of the above. If you were directly involved in a chemical spill you should. A. Wash your hands and leave the scene. B. Leave the building immediately. C. Remain in a safe area nearby for instructions and decontamination. D. Report to the heath unit.

If new work/safety procedures are developed, you are required to follow them even if they differ from what you have been doing for years. You don’t need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) if: A. It’s uncomfortable B. You don’t know what the chemical is. C. You’re in a hurry. D. None of the above. Chemicals should be stored alphabetically.

Which of the following should not be done in a lab/work area where hazardous materials are used. A. Horseplay B. Eating C. Drinking D. Smoking E. All the above.

Aba de aba da That’s all Folks Thanks for your participation during the course. Hopefully you learned something new and the Information will be helpful in preventing unnecessary injuries, possibly to you, due to hazardous materials. If you have any questions or suggestions/recommendations pertaining to safety and health, contact your local safety representative. Phone 4-1095

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