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Hazard Communication
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You Have a Right to Know
What hazardous chemicals you work with
Their hazards and risks
How to protect yourself from them
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Chemicals Are Everywhere
Examples:
– Cleaning solvents
– Lubricants
– Fuels
– Pressurized containers
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Physical Hazards You May Face
Flammable liquids or solids
Combustible liquids
Compressed gases
Explosive materials
Unstable materials
Water reactive materials
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Health Hazards You May Face
Acute – Short-term effects – Symptoms appear just
after exposure– High concentration– Corrosives, irritants– Rashes, burns,
respiratory irritation, poisoning
Chronic– Long-term effects– Symptoms appear
long after exposure– Low concentration– Neurotoxins,
carcinogens– Cancer, lung or liver
damage, allergies
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Ways Chemicals Enter the Body
Inhalation: Breathed through mouth or nose
Absorption: Touches skin or is injected
Ingestion: Swallowed
Ocular Entry: Through the eyes
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Hazard Communication Program
Written plan for our facility
Labels
Material Safety Data Sheets
Training– PPE, work practices and safe handling– Recognition– Emergency response
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Labels
Check labels prior to use for:– Identity of chemical– Name and address of
manufacturer– Appropriate hazard warnings
All containers must be labeled Regard unlabeled containers as
dangerous Do not remove labels
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Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds– Blue = health hazard– Red = flammability– Yellow = reactivity– White = special hazard
info.– Numbered 0-4 (from
lowest to highest hazard)
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Material Safety Data Sheets
Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer
Available for every hazardous chemical or substance
Contains information that:– Enables you to prepare for safe day-to-day use– Enables you to respond in emergencies
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Information Provided on MSDS
Chemical name
Company information
Hazardous ingredients
Physical characteristics
Fire and explosion data
Health hazard data
Reactivity data
Special Precautions– Safe handling practices– PPE– What to do in case of
spills or leaks
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Personal Protective Equipment
Requirements found onlabels or MSDS– Goggles, face shields,
glasses – Gloves– Respirators & dust masks– Head protection– Foot protection– Aprons or full body suits
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General Work Practices
Use hazardous chemicals only as directed Prior to using hazardous chemicals
– Inspect equipment for damage prior to use
– Ensure adequate ventilation When using
– Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics
– Never smell, inhale or taste
– Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes After use
– Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water
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Know Safe Handling Procedures
Refer to label & MSDSfor info on:
– Flammability
– Incompatibility
– Stability
– Shock sensitivity
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Hazard Recognition
Know likely emergencies ahead of time– Refer to labels or MSDS
Emergency incidents:– Spills– Leaks– Fires– Explosions
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Spill & Leak Response
Remove potential sources of ignition
Evacuate the area
Inform supervisor or emergencyresponse team
Stay away until given the “all clear”
MSDS provides specific instructions
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If Exposure Occurs
If you are exposed:– Inhalation - move to fresh air– Eyes - flush with water for 15 min.– Skin - wash with soap & water– Swallowing - seek immediate medical help
If a co-worker is exposed:– Identify hazardous chemicals in use– Refer to labels and MSDS for specifics
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Hazard Communication Plan
Location of written HCP
Designated HazCom Coordinator
Location of MSDS’s
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Summary
You have a right to know Chemicals present both physical and health
hazards Read the labels and MSDS
– Follow PPE and special handling recommendations
Emergency response– Notify supervisor– Know immediate first-aid response if contact with
a hazardous chemical occurs