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THE TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATION ACT

Your Right To Know

For

UT Tyler Employees


Texas Hazard Communications Act

Purpose and Scope Material Safety Data Sheets Labeling Hazardous Chemicals Inventory Training


Texas Hazard Communications Act

Purpose, Scope and Authority» To protect employees from exposure to

harmful chemicals.» To provide employers and employees with the

guidance needed to comply with the Texas Hazard Communication Act (THCA).

» The THCA is enforced by the authority of the Texas Department of State Health Services.


To keep you informed about hazards on the job the Hazard Communication Standard was established.

It gives you the Right to Know regarding chemical hazards in the workplace and how to protect yourself from them.

Hazards On The Job


What Is A Hazardous Chemical?

Chemicals are considered hazardous when they present physical and/or health hazards:

Physical hazards» Are combustible liquids, explosive or flammable

liquids, compressed gas and oxidizers. Health hazards

» Chemicals creating acute or chronic health effects.


Material Safety Data Sheets

Hazard Communications Program


Information

Information about the chemicals you work with comes in two forms:» The manufacturer’s label or product container.» Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are

developed by the chemical manufacturer.


MSDSs

MSDSs are kept in each department for chemicals located or used in that area.

A back-up file of MSDSs is kept in the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Office in the Physical Plant, Room 125.

For help in locating a particular MSDS, contact the EH&S Office at 566-7011, or try these web sites: » http:/www.uttyler.edu/safety or» http://hazard.com/msds



MSDSs contain important information including: Chemical identity- Product identification, name and/or

trade name. Company information – Name and emergency telephone

numbers. Hazardous ingredients- Includes the hazardous mixtures

of solids, liquids or gases and any cancer causing compounds.

Physical characteristics- Color, odor and evaporation rate.

Health hazards- Any identifiable health effects.



Reactivity- How the product reacts with other chemicals. Handling and storage precautions- Proper storage and

handling procedures. First aid and the recommended PPE- Proper medical

attention and personal protective equipment (PPE). Disposal and transport information- Procedure for

disposal, spill clean-up and transport. Fire and Explosion hazards- Proper fire fighting

procedures and extinguishers.


Hazard Communication Program

Container Labels


Container Labeling

Label– Any written, printed or graphic material

displayed on or affixed to containers of hazardous chemicals which includes the same name as on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Trade name/Shipping Name

UN Number

Name, Address, Telephone number

Health

Flammability

Reactivity

2

3

0

B Protective Equipment

Name:


Container Labeling

Container is» Any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder,

drum, reaction vessel, storage tank or the like that contains a hazardous chemical or contains multiple smaller containers of an identical hazardous chemical.


Container Labeling

Container (cont.)» Does not mean pipe or piping systems.» Does not mean engine, fuel tank or other

operating systems in a vehicle.


Labels Used at UT-Tyler

The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is the preferred labeling system at UT-Tyler. Label colors and numbers indicate potential hazards. For example :

Hazard TypeBlue = HealthRed = FlammabilityYellow = ReactivityWhite = Protective Equipment

Severity Rating0 = Minimal1 = Slight2 = Moderate3 = Serious4 = Severe

KNOW YOURLABELS

Health

Flammability

Reactivity

2

3

0



Other Types of Labeling

Hazard TypeBlue = HealthRed = FlammabilityYellow = ReactivityWhite = Other hazards present

Severity Rating0 = Minimal1 = Slight2 = Moderate3 = Serious4 = Severe

Colors indicate the potential hazard.

0

22

WHealth

Flammability

Reactivity

Other Hazards

The colored diamond was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to aid fire fighters in identifying hazard during a fire. Label colors and numbers indicate potential hazards. For example :


Remember

Read the label before you use a chemical.

If the container labels are missing, damaged, or illegible, notify your supervisor immediately.

Know the dangers you may face.


Personnel Protective Equipment



Routes of Exposure

Hazardous chemicals can enter your body by:» Inhalation » Absorption» Ingestion» Injection

Each chemical has varying degrees of hazards.

Read and follow the instructions and warning labels on all chemicals.


Inhalation

Ingestion Injection

Absorption

Routes of Exposure


Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Glasses Safety

Goggles

Face Shield

Full Mask Cartridge

Respirator

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)is designed to protect the employee from exposure to harmful chemicals. PPE should be used as a last line of defense, if the exposure can’t be avoided.


Responsibility



Employers Must

Implement a written hazard communication program.

Establish a hazardous chemicals list in the workplace.

Ensure chemical containers are labeled. Make MSDSs available to all employees. Document education and training for employees

about chemical safety precautions and procedures.


Participate in safety training programs.

Read labels and MSDSs.

Understand the hazards they face.

Follow safety procedures on the job.

Employees Must


Chemical Manufacturers Must

Determine the physical and chemical hazards of their products and the possible health effects.

Label chemical containers accordingly.

Provide Material Safety Data Sheets that list detailed information about hazardous chemicals.


Emergencies



Chemical Spills

Remove yourself and other persons exposed to the chemical. Remember, do not take undue risk. Protect yourself from exposure.

Alert others in the area of the danger.

Call 7300.

Confine the area, close doors and keep unauthorized persons out.

Evaluate the situation. Will an MSDS be needed and should someone else be notified?

R

A

C

E


Hazardous Materials Inventory



Hazardous Material Inventory

Inventory in each department» Maintained by Department Safety Liaisons (DSLs)» The DSLs forward a copy to the EH&S Office by

December 31, of each calendar year. The Texas Hazard Communication Act “Notice

to Employees” is posted in each department where other notices are normally posted.


Use Your Right-To-Know

To Stay Safe and Healthy» Learn what hazards you face.» Read and follow the information on labels and

MSDSs.» Follow the safety procedures established by

the University.» Use proper protective clothing and equipment.


Preventing Exposure

To prevent exposure from hazardous substances, UT Tyler and EH&S utilize the following:» Engineering Controls - Measures taken to eliminate

personal contact with certain hazards.» Administrative Controls - Written policies and

procedures to protect from certain hazards.» Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Supplied to the

employee for protection while working with known hazards.



The EH&S Office would like to thank everyone for their participation and cooperation with this required training.

For further information or assistance, please contact Paula Tate, Director, EH&S at 566-7011 or come by the office in Physical Plant, Room 125.

You may also contact the Texas Department of State Health Services at 1-800-452-2791.


Test Your Knowledge

The following 10 questions will test your knowledge in regard to the previously reviewed subject matter.

All questions must be answered correctly to receive educational credit for this subject.


Test Your Knowledge

1. On chemical labels, the color

red indicates:

HEALTH

FIRE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

2. MSDS stands for

Material Safety Data Sheet.

TRUETRUE FALSEFALSE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

3. Chemical manufacturers must provide an MSDS for all hazardous chemicals.

TRUETRUE FALSEFALSE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

4. The Texas Department of State Health Services is the authority that oversees the Right to Know Law for State employees.

TRUETRUE FALSEFALSE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

5. The MSDS tells you about a chemical’s hazards and how to protect yourself from them.

TRUETRUE FALSEFALSE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

6. You can be exposed to a chemical

through:SKIN OR EYESSKIN OR EYES

SWALLOWINGSWALLOWING

INHALATIONINHALATION

ALL OF THE ABOVEALL OF THE ABOVE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

7. On chemical labels, the color blue indicates:

FIREFIRE

REACTIVITYREACTIVITY

HEALTHHEALTH

SPECIFIC SPECIFIC HAZARDHAZARD

2

3

0

B


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

8. On chemical labels, the numbers 0-4 are placed in each box to indicate the potential:

CAUSECAUSE

PROBABILITYPROBABILITY

SEVERITY SEVERITY

Health

Flammability

Reactivity

2

3

0



REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

9. Administrative controls attempt to reduce or eliminate exposure by implementing policies and/or procedures.

TRUETRUE

FALSEFALSE


REVIEWREVIEW


Test Your Knowledge

10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing and/or equipment worn for protection against hazardous substances.

FALSEFALSE

TRUETRUE


REVIEWREVIEW


Congratulations!

You have completed training for the Texas Hazard Communication Act.


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