MODULE 2

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MODULE 2

• OSHA Hazard Communication

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Module 2 OSHA Hazard Communication Introduction

• Federal rules and regulations that apply to the
  propane industry are published in a series of
  books called the Code of Federal Regulations
  (CFR). An important section pertaining to the
  propane industry is OSHA's Hazard Communication
  Standard, which is found in Title 29 of the CFR
  1910. This regulation is commonly referred to as
  the HazCom Standard.
• These regulations exist to protect employees of
  chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors,
  and any company whose work involves hazardous
  chemicals.
• After completing this module, you will be able
  to
• Understand what a Hazardous Chemical Inventory
  is.
• Identify the sections of a Material Safety Data
  Sheet (MSDS).
• Explain proper labeling procedures.
• Identify the regulatory requirements of your
  employer's written hazard communication program.

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LESSON 1

• Hazardous Chemical Inventory

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Hazardous Chemical Inventory Introduction

• To protect yourself on the job, you must know
  what chemicals are being used or stored by your
  company. To ensure safety in the workplace, OSHA
  requires your employer to maintain a Hazardous
  Chemical Inventory, which includes
• All hazardous chemicals known to be present.
• Hazardous chemicals that may be transported
  off-site.
• Hazardous chemicals stored away from the
  mainplant.
• Your employer is also responsible for informing
  you where to find the Hazardous Chemical
  Inventory at your workplace, and who is
  responsible for maintaining the inventory.
• After completing this lesson, you will be able
  to
• Identify the different types of chemical hazards.
• Explain how a chemical is placed on the Hazardous
  Chemical Inventory.

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Defining Chemical Hazards

• According to OSHA, a chemical classified as
  hazardous must have a physical or health hazard
  associated with its use. Here is how the two
  hazards are defined
• Physical HazardA physical hazard results from a
  chemicals physical properties and immediate
  risks in handling it. For example, certain
  chemicals may be explosive or flammable and
  require you to take extra precautions to avoid
  sources of ignition.
• Health HazardA health hazard can make you ill.
  The effects can be either immediate, such as a
  chemical that causes a burn or rash, or they can
  be long-term or chronic, such as lung cancer
  after years of working with asbestos.
• In some cases, a chemical may present both a
  physical hazard and a health hazard. The
  Hazardous Chemical Inventory is to identify these
  hazards so you can determine how to safely handle
  the chemicals you work with.

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Hazardous Chemical Inventory

• The following steps explain how a chemical is
  placed on the Hazardous Chemical Inventory
• The manufacturer or importer evaluates every
  chemical for hazardous properties.
• The hazards found are listed on container labels
  and MSDS provided to your company.
• Your company designates someone to review the
  information and update the Hazardous Chemical
  Inventory.
• Any chemical with a hazard warning label must be
  listed. There may be one hazardous chemical list
  for an entire building or separate inventories
  for each work area.
• Some common household chemicals found in the
  workplace, such as cleaning solutions, aerosols,
  and wasp spray, do not have to be listed on the
  Hazardous Chemical Inventory. You should,
  however, always follow any safety precautions
  specific to those chemicals.

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CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

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LESSON 2

• Material Safety Data Sheets

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Material Safety Data Sheets Introduction

• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides
  information about chemical hazards. Anyone who
  might come into contact with the hazardous
  chemical should read about potential dangers and
  how to safely handle the product.
• Each chemical is evaluated for potential hazards
  by the manufacturer or importer. This information
  is then placed on an MSDS. The MSDS must be
  readily available in any work area where
  employees handle or may come into contact with
  hazardous chemicals.
• The MSDS must be updated when significant changes
  are made to the chemical compound or previously
  unknown health and physical hazards are
  discovered.
• After completing this lesson, you will be able
  to
• Identify why and how an MSDS is used.
• Identify the different sections of an MSDS.

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The Purpose of an MSDS

• An MSDS is a required document that informs
  employees of the chemical nature of materials
  they work with. MSDSs must be easily accessible
  at all times in any work area where hazardous
  materials are present. Your supervisor should
  inform you where the MSDSs are located and who is
  responsible for keeping them up-to-date.
• Read the MSDS for each chemical you are using and
  pay special attention to the fire, health, and
  safety risk sections. You should also consult
  your companys Personal Protective Equipment
  (PPE) policy for further information on how to
  best protect yourself.
• Hazardous chemical distributors are required to
  provide an MSDS upon request. If you cannot find
  an MSDS for a certain chemical, inform your
  supervisor immediately so the missing document
  can be obtained.

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How to Read and Understand an MSDS

• Although each MSDS may look a bit different, they
  must provide the same information. An MSDS must
  explain, in English, how to safely use, handle,
  and store a hazardous chemical. Other important
  safety information is provided on an MSDS to
  protect you and the people around you. This
  knowledge can also save valuable time in the
  event of an accident or incident.
• To ensure your safety, it is important to know
  and understand all of the sections of an MSDS
  prior to working with any hazardous chemical.
  Lets review each section of an MSDS in detail.
  The example may not look specifically like your
  companys MSDS, but it will contain the same
  basic information.

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Section 1 Chemical Product and Company
Identification

• May also be called Product Information,
  Identification, Chemical Identification, or
  Material Identification. This section commonly
  lists the product name, its chemical name, family
  or formula, and any other trade names the
  chemical is known by. Other information found in
  this section may include
• The name, address, and telephone number of the
  manufacturer, importer, employer, or other party
  responsible for the chemical.
• The emergency phone number in case of an
  accident.
• The DOT hazard class and shipping name.

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Section 2 Composition and Information on
Ingredients

• May also be called Hazardous Ingredients. This
  section of an MSDS lists the chemicals harmful
  ingredients and the percentage amount of each. It
  may also list how much of the chemical you can be
  exposed to safely. This amount is called either
  the Permissible Exposure Limit or the
  Threshold Limit Value.
• The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is the
  maximum concentration of a chemical someone can
  be exposed to safely.
• The Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is the
  concentration of a chemical substance in the
  atmosphere that is considered nonhazardous under
  normal work conditions. These values are
  established by the American Conference of
  Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

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Section 2 Composition and Information on
Ingredients, cont.

• PEL and TLV are measured in parts per million, or
  PPM. The lower the PPM, the more hazardous the
  chemical is. For example, a chemical with a PEL
  of 1 ppm is far more toxic than a chemical with a
  PEL of 150 ppm. Both PEL and TLV are based on
  exposure during a typical 8-hour work shift.
• NOTE If Trade Secret appears on an MSDS, it
  means the manufacturer is exercising its right to
  avoid releasing sensitive product information.
  However, in an emergency, this information must
  be provided immediately to your company,
  emergency responders, or any healthcare
  professionals involved.

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Section 3 Hazards Identification

• May also be called Toxicology and Health
  Information. This section identifies the
  potential physical and health hazards of the
  chemical and how to protect yourself while
  working with it. It also describes the symptoms
  of overexposure and other potential health
  effects.
• These descriptions may include
• PEL and TLV (if not listed in the hazardous
  ingredients section).
• How the substance enters the body, also known as
  Routes of Exposure.
• Medical conditions that may be aggravated by
  exposure.
• Whether the substance is acarcinogen
  (cancer-causing).

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Section 4 First Aid Measures

• This section typically lists first aid and
  emergency information specific to exposure to
  this chemical. It gives exposure information and
  treatment suggestions to help emergency
  responders.
• This section also states what to do if a
  chemical enters your body through
• Inhalation.
• Eye contact.
• Skin contact.
• Ingestion.
• Different hazardous chemicals will require
  different emergency and first-aid procedures if
  overexposed or ingested. Read this section for
  any hazardous chemicals you work with or may be
  exposed to.
• NOTE If your physician requires information
  about the chemicals you are or may be exposed to,
  you should provide him or her with the MSDS for
  those chemicals.

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Section 5 Fire-Fighting Measures

• This section describes flammability information
  such as Flash Point and ignition temperature.
• Flammable liquids have a flash point below100
  F.
• Combustible liquids have a flash point at or
  above 100 F.
• The chemicals flammability limits, expressed as
  a percentage of the fuel/air mixture, are also
  listed.
• In addition, this section describes how to safely
  extinguish a fire involving a particular
  chemical, including the type of fire extinguisher
  you should use.
• Remember, fire-fighting techniques are important
  even if a hazardous chemical is not directly
  involved. It is always critical to stop fires
  from spreading to sensitive storage and staging
  areas.

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Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

• May also be called Spill or Leak Procedures.
  This section lists the proper disposal and
  containment methods for a chemical and how it
  should be cleaned up in the event of an
  accidental spill or leak. This may include
• Measures to protect the environment.
• Methods and materials for cleaning up the spill
  such as using sand, sawdust, or other absorbent
  materials.

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Section 7 Handling and Storage

• This section lists additional precautions for
  safely using and handling the chemical. This may
  include
• Required distances from flammable, combustible,
  and other hazardous materials in the area.
• Precautions on how to safely move or transport
  the chemical.
• General storage precautions.
• Container sealing requirements.
• Temperature requirements for storage.
• Because many workplaces have different storage
  considerations and hazards on site, be sure to
  read your company-specific MSDS for the chemical
  you will be working with.

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Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal
Protection

• May also be called Exposure Control Methods.
  This section lists protective measures to follow
  when handling the chemical, such as the PPE
  required during either normal use or in an
  emergency.
• You must wear appropriate PPE to protect yourself
  when working with chemicals that present health
  hazards. You must make sure you take proper
  precautions at all times when working with
  hazardous chemicals in order to protect yourself
  from exposure.
• More information about PPE can be found elsewhere
  in this training program. In addition, you should
  always consult your companys PPE policy for any
  further instructions.

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Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

• May also be called Physical and Chemical
  Characteristics. This section lists a chemicals
  physical characteristics and may include the
  following
• Boiling Point The temperature at which a liquid
  changes to a gas (vapor) at normal atmospheric
  pressure.
• Specific Gravity of Vapor Whether or not the
  vapor is lighter or heavier than air.
• Specific Gravity of Liquid Whether or not the
  liquid is lighter or heavier than water.
• Vapor Pressure The pressure produced bythe
  vapor on its liquid in a closed system.
• Expansion Ratio The ratio of the increase in
  volume of a specific amount of liquid when it
  changes to a vapor.
• Solubility in Water The rate at which the
  product will dissolve in water at room
  temperature.

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Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties,
cont.

• Appearance and Odor The appearance and smell of
  a material.
• Percent Volatile How much of the chemical
  evaporates at room temperature.
• pH The measurement of acid versus base of a
  solution on a scale of 1 to 14.
• Odorant Warnings Identifies the particular smell
  and attributes of any odorant used.
• It is important to always know the physical and
  chemical properties of all hazardous chemicals
  you work with.

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Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

• This section provides information on the
  stability of the chemical and how it reacts under
  certain conditions. This information helps you
  avoid dangerous situations caused by improper
  storage or handling of a hazardous chemical.
• Information in this section may include
• Incompatibility with other substances, chemicals,
  or materials that might cause the chemical to
  burn, explode, or release dangerous gases.
• Whether the chemical will be stable or unstable
  while in use, storage, or through potential
  misuse.
• Hazardous by-products of the chemicals
  decomposition.

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ANSI MSDS Sections

• The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  published a standard called Hazardous Industrial
  Chemicals, which recommends MSDS preparers use a
  common format. This format includes the
  OSHA-required sections just reviewed and these
  six additional sections
• Toxicological Information Identifies how lethal
  the chemical is if it enters your body.
• Ecological Information Explains the effect the
  chemical has on the environment if released.
• Disposal Consideration Contains information on
  disposal methods and waste classification.

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ANSI MSDS Sections, cont.

• Transport Information States the shipping
  information for the chemical, including
  packaging and identification requirements for
  transport.
• Regulatory Information Lists federal, state,
  and local requirements.
• Other Information Includes disclaimers,
  references, and creation and revision dates.
• These sections are not required by OSHA, but some
  or all may be included on an MSDS. Although they
  are not widely used, it is recommended that you
  review these sections, if present, to complete
  your understanding of the chemical.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY

• Identify Sections of the MSDS for Odorized
  Propane

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LESSON 3

• Labeling

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Labeling Introduction

• OSHA requires the manufacturer, importer, or
  distributor to evaluate each chemical it produces
  and determine potential hazards. After a chemical
  has been evaluated, its container must be
  labeled, tagged, or marked. The type of container
  and the amount of chemical stored within the
  container also defines how it will be labeled.
• The purpose of a hazard warning label is to
  identify throughwords, symbols, or pictures
• The chemical name.
• The name and address of the chemicals
  responsible party.
• Any hazards pertaining to the chemical.
• For more detailed information, always check the
  MSDS.
• After completing this lesson, you will be able
  to
• Explain why and how labels are used.
• Identify what information must be included on a
  label.
• Identify labeling and relabeling responsibilities.

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OSHA Labeling Requirements

• There are a number of ways to comply with OSHAs
  labeling requirements. Any type of label is
  acceptable as long as it conveys the information
  clearly. Labels may be written in multiple
  languages, but must provide the required
  information in English.
• Regardless of the type of labels being used,
  OSHA- compliant labels must
• Be easy to spot and clearly legible.
• Not obstruct any required markings.
• Be placed against a background of contrasting
  color.
• OSHA labels must include the identity and
  appropriate physical and health hazard warnings
  that will be useful to employees working around
  the chemical.
• Lets explore the different labeling systems that
  can fulfill these requirements.

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Uniform Labeling Systems

• OSHA requires all containers of hazardous
  chemicals to be labeled. The purpose is to alert
  anyone who may come into contact with the
  container about potential hazards and how to
  handle that chemical safely. Although OSHA has
  specific requirements for labels, there is no
  standard OSHA label.
• To help companies comply with OSHA regulations,
  some common uniform labeling systems have been
  developed by DOT, ANSI, the National Fire
  Protection Association (NFPA), and the National
  Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA).
• No matter what labeling system is used, it is
  important that you scan the products packaging
  for warning information. Read this information
  carefully and contact your supervisor if you have
  questions.

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DOT Shipping Labels

• OSHA requires that all hazardous material
  containers that are to be transported in commerce
  be labeled according to DOT regulations and
  include the proper shipping name and material
  hazard class.
• These shipping labels may use colored diamonds,
  numbers, words, and pictures to identify and
  describe potential hazards.
• Containers that remain at the workplace do not
  fall under DOT jurisdiction and are not required
  to comply with this labeling standard.
• DOT requirements for hazard identification and
  shipping labels will be discussed in detail later
  in this course.

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ANSI Labels

• The ANSI labeling system uses colors and signal
  words to communicate the degree or level of
  hazard. This system isused frequently and can be
  seen in everyday places.
• One example of an ANSI label you may be familiar
  with is the CAUTION label on an automatic
  door. The signal word CAUTION warns of the
  possible danger of a minorinjury. The yellow
  background color indicates moderate risk.
• ANSI uses these signal words
• DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous
  situation which, if not avoided, may result in
  death or serious injury. Safety Signs identified
  by the signal word DANGER should be used
  sparingly and only for those situations
  presenting the most serious hazards.
• WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous
  situation which, if not avoided, may result in
  death or serious injury. Hazards identified by
  the signal word WARNING present a lesser degree
  of risk of injury or death than those identified
  by the signal word DANGER.

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ANSI Labels, cont.

• CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous
  situation which, if not avoided, may result in
  minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be
  used to alert against unsafe practices associated
  with events that could lead to personal injury.
• CAUTION used without the Safety Alert Symbol
  indicates a potentially hazardous situation
  which, if not avoided, may result in property
  damage.
• The background color of signal word labels also
  communicates the degree of hazard of a particular
  material or situation.
• Red Indicates severe risk.
• Orange Indicates serious risk.
• Yellow Indicates moderate risk.

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ANSI Labels, cont.

• When more than one hazard exists on a product, it
  is permissible to use one label, provided the
  information addresses each hazard and the signal
  word/hazard classification selected is based on
  the greatest level of hazard.
• ANSI labels may also list specific hazards, their
  possible consequences, and how best to avoid
  them. This information may be communicated
  through words or pictures.

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NFPA 704 Labels

• The NFPA 704 standard labeling system identifies
  the health, fire, and chemical reactivity hazards
  of liquids stored in drums or bulk tanks.
• NFPA 704 uses a series of diamonds with colors
  and numbers to label hazards.
• Colors show the type of hazard
• Blue indicates a health hazard. The contents
  could be harmful to your health.
• Red indicates a fire hazard. Contents of the
  container could be flammable.
• Yellow indicates a chemicals reactivity, such as
  explosiveness or adverse reactions in certain
  situations.
• White indicates special instructions that must be
  followed to safely handle the chemical.

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NFPA 704 Labels, cont.

• Numbers designate the degree of risk
• 0 Minimal risk.
• 1 Slight risk.
• 2 Moderate risk.
• 3 Serious risk.
• 4 Severe risk.
• For example, a methanol label shows the chemical
  has a slight health risk of 1, a serious risk for
  flammability, and no chemical reactivity or
  special instructions.

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HMIS Labels

• Similar to the NFPA 704 standard, the Hazardous
  Materials Information System (HMIS) labeling
  system uses colors and numbers to identify
  hazards. These labels are intended to convey full
  health warning information.
• The colored bars on an HMIS label provide
  information about the following areas
• Blue indicates health hazards.
• Red indicates the degree of flammability.
• Yellow indicates the potential reactivity.
• Orange indicates physical hazards.
• White indicates required personal protection.
• In the third edition of HMIS, the orange colored
  bar indicating physical hazards replaces the
  yellow colored bar indicating reactivity.
  Although both versions are correct, the National
  Paint and Coatings Association (NCPA) encourages
  companies to follow the most recent standard.

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HMIS Labels, cont.

• HMIS labels also use the numbers zero through
  four to convey the degree of hazard, with four
  indicating the highest hazard level.
• Under health hazards, an asterisk is added to the
  rating if the effects could result in a chronic
  condition.
• A letter in the Personal Protection section of an
  HMIS label provides information on the type of
  PPE to use when handling this material.
• You may find additional information to the left
  of the colored bars, such as route of entry,
  specifics on health and physical hazards, and
  which organs are most susceptible to these
  hazards.

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Consumer Labels

• Many propane companies attach a warning label to
  cylinders that will be handled by consumers. This
  type of label is primarily for customers who will
  be handling portable, refillable propane
  containers weighing 100 lb or less without
  supervision of a trained propane employee.
• Consumer labels generally provide hazard
  information and operating instructions in clear,
  nonindustry specific terms to help the customer
  safely handle propane.
• Consumer labels vary depending on company policy,
  but should clearly indicate both potential
  hazards and how to minimize risk. All propane
  container labels must be legible.

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Combination Labels

• Sometimes a company will decide that one type of
  standard labeling system does not suit its needs
  and may develop a label combining multiple
  standards with its own additional information.
  They must, however, always meet the requirements
  set forth by OSHA and DOT.
• Within the industry, a combination label may also
  be called a 3-in-1 label or 4-in-1 label.
• The label in the example combines information
  from ANSI, DOT, and NFPA labels, while including
  additional details that the company requires.
  This label is intended to help customers
  understand how to safely connect their propane
  cylinder.
• Make sure you understand your companys specific
  system for labeling.

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Relabeling Procedures

• When a chemical shipment reaches your company, a
  designated employee checks for labels before
  accepting the shipment. Unlabeled containers must
  either be returned to the manufacturer or
  relabeled.
• The most common reasons for relabeling are
• To replace soiled, unreadable, or missing labels.
• To label smaller containers of product
  transferred from a larger container that will not
  be used immediately by the same employee who
  conducted that transfer.
• The chemical being stored within a container has
  changed.
• Always check to make sure you are complying with
  any additional policies your company may have
  concerning labeling and relabeling.

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Exceptions to Labeling

• Occasionally, labels are not necessary. The
  following are examples where labeling may not be
  required.
• When chemicals are shipped by cargo tank or
  railcar, DOT placards are on the vehicle and
  serve as the required DOT hazard warning. More
  information on placarding can be found later in
  this course.
• Federal regulations do not require the labeling
  of pipes or piping systems, but some states do.
  The recommended industry practice for labeling
  propane piping systems is to label the
  termination points of various pipes and hoses
  with the word Liquid or Vapor. This applies
  to both stationary installations and trucks.

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Exceptions to Labeling, cont.

• If smaller containers are for immediate use by
  the person transferring the product, there is no
  need to label the container.
• OSHA hazard communication labels are not required
  when using products regulated by other agencies.
  However, those other agencies may have their own
  labeling requirements. Examples of this exception
  could include certain pesticides and consumer
  household products you may work with.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY

• Cylinder Labeling

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LESSON 4

• Employee Information and Training

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Employee Information and Training Introduction

• As a propane industry employee, it is important
  for you to understand that there are a number of
  hazardous chemicalsin your workplace. Although
  propane is the chemical you will most often be
  working with, you should always be mindful of
  other chemicals such as solvents, methanol,
  gasoline, diesel fuel, and various paint
  products that may also pose a risk.
• Because maintaining safety in your workplace is
  essential, OSHA requires your company to provide
  information and training about all hazardous
  chemicals you may be exposed to and how to
  safely handle them.
• After completing this lesson, you will be able
  to
• Identify the two hazard groups.
• Explain general safety tips for working with
  hazardous chemicals.
• Explain what is required of your companys
  written program.

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Training Requirements

• OSHAs HazCom Standard requires all employees to
  be trained on how to work with the hazardous
  chemicals involved with their job. It states
• Employers shall provide employees with effective
  information and training on hazardous chemicals
  in their work area at the time of their initial
  assignment, and whenever a new physical or health
  hazard the employees have not previously been
  trained about is introduced into their work area.
  Information and training may be designed to cover
  categories of hazards (e.g., flammability,
  carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals.
  Chemical-specific information must always be
  available through labels and material safety data
  sheets.
• Depending on how many hazardous chemicals you
  work with, you may be trained on an entire
  hazard group (explained later in this lesson)
  or on just a specific chemical. Chemical-specific
  training works well in the propane industry
  because most employees work with only a few
  chemicals.

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Training Requirements, cont.

• Do not hesitate to inform your employer if you
  feel you need additional training.
• Whatever method of training is used, it must
  include
• How to detect the presence or release of a
  hazardous chemical.
• The physical and health hazards involved.
• Measures to protect against these hazards and
  properly respond in an emergency.

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Hazard Groups

• Training by a hazard group works best when
  employees use many different types of chemicals.
  Hazard groups are divided into two categories
• Physical Hazards Chemicals with physical
  properties that can cause harm, such as an
  explosive or a flammable gas.
• Health Hazards Chemicals that enter the body and
  may cause one to become ill. For example, a
  carcinogen may cause cancer, and an irritant may
  cause damage to the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous
  membranes.
• Your company will determine which type of
  training you receive based on the nature of your
  work and the number of hazardous chemicals you
  may be exposed to on the job.

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Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals

• When working with hazardous chemicals, you must
  be aware of whether those chemicals require
  engineering controls, such as ventilation and
  guards, or administrative controls, such as
  regulated areas or danger zones. In either case,
  you must reduce your risk of exposure when
  working with these chemicals by following your
  companys safety rules and by wearing the proper
  PPE.
• The PPE your company selects must protect you
  from workplace hazards, at least at the level
  required by law.

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Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals, cont.

• PPE most commonly protects
• Face and eyes.
• Head.
• Hands and arms.
• Feet.
• Lungs (respiration).
• Ears (hearing).
• Be sure to read the MSDS to determine which PPE
  is necessary, and follow your companys own PPE
  requirements.

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General Safety Guidelines

• The following are some general safety guidelines
  for you to remember when working with hazardous
  chemicals
• Always wear proper face and eye protective gear.
  If you wear prescription glasses, you can use
  fitted goggles or prescription eye protection.
• Make sure all safety gear is clean and returned
  to its proper place after use.
• Inspect your PPE regularly. Defective, damaged,
  or worn PPE will not protect you.
• Wash hands thoroughly after working with
  hazardous chemicals.
• Refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, or using
  personal items in an area where hazardous
  chemicals are present.

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General Safety Guidelines, cont.

• Dispose of hazardous chemicals properly. Do not
  mix chemical wastes.
• Know where emergency shower and eyewash stations
  are located and how to properly operate them.
• Know your companys policy for handling hazardous
  chemical spills or leaks.
• Later in this course, you will learn more about
  safe work practices, emergency procedures, and
  PPE pertaining to hazardous materials.
• As always, you are ultimately responsible for
  your own safety and should take every precaution
  to protect yourself. If you have a question about
  a particular situation, always seek the advice of
  your supervisor.

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Written Program

• Your company is required to have a comprehensive
  written program in place that details how it
  protects its workers from hazardous chemicals.
  The following information will help you
  understand the major elements of a written
  program.
• The written program must describe
• How your company determines which chemicals are
  hazardous.
• Your companys labeling system.
• How MSDSs are received and kept.
• The Hazardous Chemical Inventory.
• How hazardous chemical training is provided.

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Written Program, cont.

• The hazardous chemical training section of the
  program must include
• The name of the person responsible for conducting
  the training.
• The training methods used.
• The safety precautions to be taught.
• The emergency and first aid training given.
• The type of additional training given for
  non-routine tasks.
• Always let your employer know if you feel your
  training was confusing or incomplete. If you
  notice errors within your companys required
  documentation, immediately alert the person
  responsible for maintaining them.

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MODULE 2 QUIZ

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