introduction to hazard communication an employee orientation & training course ?
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Intro to Hazard Communication
PREMISE:
Employees have a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals that they work with, and employees working with hazardous chemicals must be provided with the work procedures and equipment to prevent injury and illness.
Standard Overview Also known as the “HazCom” or “Employee
Right to Know” regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1926.59 Applies to General Industry and Construction Covers most chemicals Concerned with both physical hazards and
health hazards Requires a written Hazard Communication
program for regulated employers
Employer Responsibilities
Identify & locate hazardous materials Inform employees of these materials Train employees to be able to detect the
presence or release of these materials Train employees to use safe work practices,
emergency procedures and personal protective equipment
Inform employees of the location of the facility’s written Hazard Communication program, MSDSs, labeling system, and how to use them
HazCom Process Written Program Developed Determination of Hazards - if any
Information prepared by chemical manufacturers and importers Company determination, testing
Labels to be attached to containers Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
For employee Right-To-Know to accompany shipment
Employee Training Information, MSDS, Program available to employees How to use or access the information
Hazard Determination
Most chemical products used in the workplace
Materials with known physical or health hazards
Exemptions Articles Food, Drugs, Cosmetics Consumer Products, office & school supplies Wood & Lumber Tobacco Products Ionizing & non-ionizing radiation if only
radiological Biological hazards if only biological Nuisance Particulates if no hazards Hazardous Waste
Health Hazards of Hazardous MaterialsRoutes of entry into body
Inhalation IngestionAbsorption Injection
Acute vs. chronic effectsCarcinogenicTarget Organ Affectors
ExplosiveFlammableCausticSudden Release of PressureOxidizers
Physical Hazards of Hazardous Materials
Labeling Requirements
In-plant containers of hazardous materials must be labeled, tagged, or marked with material identity and appropriate warning
Containers of transferred material, such as in-process containers, must also be labeled, unless they are used immediately
Labels are to contain an identifying name, a hazard warning, and frequently, precautionary measures
Never remove labels Don’t mix chemicals that do not have labels
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Available at all times to employeesAvailable on worksites
4 BASIC CATEGORIES
Product InformationExposure SituationsHazard Prevention and ProtectionOther Specific Information
(MSDS)Company
InformationChemical nameManufacturer’s name, address, phone
numberPreparation or revision date of the
MSDS
(MSDS)Product Information
Ingredients of the material (unless it is a trade secret)
Exposure limitsPhysical and health hazardsEmergency phone numbers
Exposure SituationsFirst aid informationSpill / leak control informationFirefighting information
- Flammable limits
- Flashpoint temperature
- Auto-ignition temperature
Hazard Prevention & Protection
Safe handling and storage precautionsEngineering controlsPhysical and chemical propertiesStability and hazardous release from
decomposition of materialsReactions with other chemicalsRecommended use of personal
protective equipment
Other Specific Information
Toxicological informationEnvironmental informationDisposal informationRegulatory informationTransportation information
Continuous Program Maintenance
New employee orientationChanges in substances handledUpdates in MSDS informationChanges in the operational processes
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