1 health & safety orientation and whmis overview for chemical engineering january 12, 2006
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Health & Safety Orientation and WHMIS Overview for
Chemical Engineering
January 12, 2006
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Reason for the Session• Persons in authority (Employers, Professors, etc.) have
a duty to inform and train those under their supervision
to ensure their wellbeing (Safety & Health Legislation)
• This session is the beginning to this training. It will
only be on some select aspects of health and safety, for
it cannot possibly cover all the specific areas that you
are or will be doing in your future.
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Some Safety Topics• Emergency response information• Occupational Health and Safety
Laws• Hazard Identification• Introduction to Toxicology
Terminology• Orientation to WHMIS
Regulations• Engineering Safety Controls • Exposure Control Plans• Personal Protective Equipment• Emergency Response Plans • Fire Safety - Evacuation
Procedures
• Confined Space Entry• Respiratory Safety• Lock-out, Tag-out System• Electrical Safety• Excavations & Trenching• Scaffold Safety & Fall
Protection• Ergonomics• Welding Safety• Fork Lift Safety• Transportation of Dangerous
Goods• Blood Borne Pathogen
Standards (First Aid).
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Some Safety Topics• Emergency response information• Occupational Health and Safety
Laws• Hazard Identification• Introduction to Toxicology
Terminology• Orientation to WHMIS
Regulations• Engineering Safety Controls • Exposure Control Plans• Personal Protective Equipment• Emergency Response Plans • Fire Safety - Evacuation
Procedures
• Confined Space Entry• Respiratory Safety• Lock-out, Tag-out System• Electrical Safety• Excavations & Trenching• Scaffold Safety & Fall
Protection• Ergonomics• Welding Safety• Fork Lift Safety• Transportation of Dangerous
Goods• Blood Borne Pathogen
Standards (First Aid).
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Some Safety Topics• Emergency response information• Occupational Health and Safety
Laws• Hazard Identification• Introduction to Toxicology
Terminology• Orientation to WHMIS
Regulations• Engineering Safety Controls • Exposure Control Plans• Personal Protective Equipment• Emergency Response Plans • Fire Safety - Evacuation
Procedures
• Confined Space Entry• Respiratory Safety• Lock-out, Tag-out System• Electrical Safety• Excavations & Trenching• Scaffold Safety & Fall
Protection• Ergonomics• Welding Safety• Fork Lift Safety• Transportation of Dangerous
Goods• Blood Borne Pathogen
Standards (First Aid).
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Outline• Emergency Contact Information• Occupational Health & Safety Rights• Responsibilities of University, Supervisor &
Worker• Properties of Hazardous Materials & Toxicology• WHMIS.
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Emergency Procedures &Contact Information
Fire Call 9 911 and Security at 5555
Extinguishers, pull stations and ERP
Medical / First Aid: Minor Medical => First Aid and report
Major => 9 911 Security at 5555.1/31/3
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Spills => Assess and call for help if needed Radioactive, Biological or Chemical ... = 8497
Unsafe situations or evacuation HSE Main Number .……….. = 8493
Security .……………………. = 5555.
Emergency Procedures &Contact Information
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Physical, sexual or mental harassment or discrimination:Carole Pond (DHPS) @ 4936
Potential violence or violent atmosphere:Janice Lavoie (DHSE) @ 1957.
Emergency Procedures &Contact Information
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Health & Safety Rights
Two Significant Health and
Safety Events in Canada
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In 1970 the Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and
Regulations were developed
(updated in 93 & 96)
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In 1984 WHMIS was introduced.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
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Occupational Health & Safety Laws Including WHMIS
• Canada has legislation to protect employee’s health and
safety and the environment
• Federal government allocates some of this responsibility to
each Province (eg WHMIS)
• Provinces have their own legislation that directs the
activities of people and organizations (eg safety orientation
& training must be provided, SOHC, employees rights)
• The regulatory bodies differ (eg WCB or DOL).
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Employee’s Rights
All employees in Saskatchewan have three All employees in Saskatchewan have three
basic Health and Safety Rights:basic Health and Safety Rights:
• The right to The right to knowknow
• The right to The right to refuserefuse
• The right to The right to participateparticipate..
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Employee's Right to Know• To know about the presence of hazards in the workplace
• To have access to information about the hazardous agents in the workplace (WHMIS)
• To know what safety controls are available and how to use them;– procedural (SOP, ERP)
– engineering (fume hoods etc.)
– PPE.
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Section 23 of OHS Act states:
A worker may refuse to perform unusually dangerous work on reasonable grounds
The procedure is laid out as follows:
1) Supervisor
2) Local Safety Committee
3) Dept of Health, Safety and Environment
4) Occupational Health Committee
5) Department of Labour.
Employee's Right to Refuse
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Employee's Right to Participate
You have the right to participate in your health and safety program (via election).
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Health & Safety Responsibilities
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Responsibilities of the University
• employee training (general)
• hazard assessment and audits
• engineering controls (fume hood maintenance etc.)
• training and supervision are provided
• general compliance requirements.
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Responsibilities of the Supervisor or Principal Investigator employee training (site specific)
first step in resolving concerns
safety controls provided: SOP, ERP,ECP, PPE
proper supervision
registration or permit in place
meet general compliance requirements.
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comply with OH&S Act & Regulations comply with University Codes & Standards participate in training apply knowledge & use safety equipment
provided.
Responsibilities of the Employee
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Responsibilities of the Employee
follow ECP, SOP & ERPs that are in place work in a responsible manner PPE is used and maintained appropriately training and supervision are followed notify their supervisors about unsafe acts
and conditions.2/22/2
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Statutory OccupationalHealth Committee
One with overall responsibility
Requirement of the Act & Regulations
Minutes are public and go to DOL
Review accidents, policies and procedures
Provides legislative mechanism to address
unresolved OH&S concerns.
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Local Safety CommitteesThere are 24 committees designated as Local Safety Committees.
They form an important role in workplace safety.
They:
Address local safety issues
Send minutes to the statutory committee for review
Have a representative from DHSE.
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Any Questions?
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Properties of Hazardous Materials and Toxicology
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MSDS Terminology LDLD5050 (mg/Kg): (mg/Kg): LLethal ethal DDoseose
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Agent LD50 (mg/Kg)
70 Kg (g)
Acetic Acid 3000 210
Sodium Chloride 2400 168
Ethanol 2000 140
Arsenic 800 56
Methanol 642 45
Cyanide 5 0.35
Botulinum Toxin 0.0002 or 2E-04
0.000014 14E-06
Let’s Look at Some Materials
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MSDS Terminology LDLD5050 (mg/Kg): (mg/Kg): LLethal ethal DDoseose
LCLC5050 (ppm): (ppm): LLethal ethal CConcentrationoncentration
TLV-TWA : 8 hour day/40 hour weekTLV-TWA : 8 hour day/40 hour week TLV-STEL: 15 minutesTLV-STEL: 15 minutes TLV-C: Never ExceededTLV-C: Never Exceeded OT: Odour ThresholdOT: Odour Threshold UEL (LEL): Upper (Lower) Explosion LimitUEL (LEL): Upper (Lower) Explosion Limit Acute: Occurs immediately or after a single doseAcute: Occurs immediately or after a single dose Chronic: Due to long term exposure or after a long time.Chronic: Due to long term exposure or after a long time.
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Relative Hazard Potential
One can get a relative hazard potential by using the One can get a relative hazard potential by using the LD50 or LC50 LD50 or LC50
(acute) but you have to look at the following as well :(acute) but you have to look at the following as well :
Chronic Toxicity - Long Term EffectsChronic Toxicity - Long Term Effects
Does it target or accumulate in a systemDoes it target or accumulate in a system
Physical propertiesPhysical properties
Identifying how it will be used.Identifying how it will be used.
Properties that Increase Hazard
Boiling Point Boiling Point LowLow
Vapour Pressure Vapour Pressure HighHigh
Odour Threshold Odour Threshold > TLV> TLV
Flash Point Flash Point LowLow
Lower Explosion Limit Lower Explosion Limit LowLow
Flammability RangeFlammability Range Large Large
Targets Certain Systems / ToxicTargets Certain Systems / Toxic
Other PropertiesOther Properties Explosive, Carcinogenic etc.Explosive, Carcinogenic etc.
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WHMIS =WHMIS =
WWorkplaceorkplace
HHazardousazardous
MMaterialaterial
IInformationnformation
SSystemystem
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Salient Points to Regulations & WHMIS
• Inventory Required - OHS Reg 303
• MSDSs must be available to all employees - OHS Reg 327
• All “Controlled Products” must be labeled - OHS Reg 319
• Employees must receive training
General safety orientation - OHS Reg 22
Site specific safety orientation - OHS Reg 19
Interpretation of hazard information - OHS Reg 318.
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Exclusions Under WHMIS• The Food and Drug ActThe Food and Drug Act• The Pest Control Products ActThe Pest Control Products Act• Hazardous WastesHazardous Wastes• Consumer Products, Wood Products, Consumer Products, Wood Products,
Tobacco & Manufactured Articles Tobacco & Manufactured Articles • The Explosives ActThe Explosives Act• The Atomic Energy Control Act.The Atomic Energy Control Act.
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WHMIS 3 Main Points
• Training: Training: To do job safely and how WHMIS worksTo do job safely and how WHMIS works
• Labeling:Labeling: Identify the hazards in the workplace Identify the hazards in the workplace
• MSDS: MSDS: Available for hazardous materials, know Available for hazardous materials, know
where they are and what is on them.where they are and what is on them.
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Hazard Identification System
• SymbolsSymbols
• Supplier LabelsSupplier Labels
• Workplace LabelsWorkplace Labels
• MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet.MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet.
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WHMIS Symbols, Classes and Divisions
ClassClass
DivisionDivision
SymbolSymbol
AA BB CC DD DD DD EE FF
1- 61- 6 11 22 33
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WHMIS Classes A, B & C
A Compressed Gas A Compressed Gas
B Flammable or CombustibleB Flammable or Combustible(Divisions 1 through 6)(Divisions 1 through 6)
C Oxidizing MaterialC Oxidizing Material
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WHMIS Classes D1, D2 &D3
D1 Toxic D1 Toxic
D3 BiohazardD3 Biohazard
D2 Long Term Toxic effectD2 Long Term Toxic effect
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WHMIS Classes E & F
E Corrosive - Acid or BaseE Corrosive - Acid or Base
F Reactive - Water or AirF Reactive - Water or Air
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Supplier Label
Provided by Provided by
the Supplierthe Supplier
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requirements:requirements:
1. Hatched Border
2. Product identifier
3. Risk phrases
4. Precautionary measures
5. First Aid
6. Supplier identification
7. Hazard Symbols
8. Reference to MSDS
9. Bilingual.
In all cases, the Label name and the MSDS name must be identical
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Supplier Label
TOLUENE SULFONIC ACIDABC Chemicals123 Chemical DriveChemical City1-800-CHE-MICAL
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
FRANCAIS AU VERSO
RISK PHRASES:Highly irritating to skin, eyes, and noseHEALTH HAZARD DATA:Strong Acid: Treat as sulphuric acidEFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEYE: Face shield and gogglesGLOVES: RubberOTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Rubber apron, rubber boots
FIRST AID:EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult with physicianSKIN: Flush with water as per sulphuric acidINGESTION: Treat as per sulphuric acid. Consult with physician
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Workplace Label – ANY FORMAT
Provided by Provided by
knowledgeable knowledgeable
employees using employees using
the materialthe material
Allowed on any Allowed on any
amountamount
3 requirements:3 requirements:
1. Product identifier
2. Risk phrases
3. Reference to
MSDS
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Workplace Label – ANY FORMAT
Refer to Material Safety Data
Sheet
3311
Precautions:Precautions:Use in well ventilated areaUse in well ventilated area
Avoid contact with skin Avoid contact with skin and eyesand eyes
Keep away from spark and Keep away from spark and flameflame
22Methyl Alcohol
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9 Section Canadian MSDS
Sec 1. Product InformationName, CAS Number, PIN Number,Manufacturer information
Sec 2. Hazardous Ingredients
Identifies hazardous ingredients
by name and fraction with LD50/LC50
Sec 3. Physical Data Bp, Vp, Bp, Vd, SpGr, pH
Sec 4. Fire & Explosive Data Fp, LEL, UEL, means of extinction
Sec 5. Reactivity DataStability, incompatibility, reactivity
Sec 6. ToxicologyCarcinogenicity, Reproductive
Toxicity, Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity
Sec 7. Preventative MeasuresHandling Procedures, Engineering
Controls, PPE
Sec 8. First Aid Measures
What to do when….
Sec 9. Preparation Date & Signature
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16 Section ANSI MSDS United States (International)
Sec. 1. Chemical Product & Company InformationSec. 2. Composition/Information on IngredientsSec. 3. Hazards IdentificationSec. 4. First Aid MeasuresSec. 5. Fire Fighting MeasuresSec. 6. Accidental Release MeasuresSec. 7. Handling and StorageSec. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal ProtectionSec. 9. Physical and Chemical PropertiesSec. 10. Stability and ReactivitySec. 11. Toxicological InformationSec. 12. Ecological Information Sec. 13. Disposal Considerations Sec. 14. Transport InformationSec. 15. Regulatory Information Sec. 16. Other Information
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Have a Safe Work Experience
Any Questions ?
Any Questions ?