ETSU GENERAL SAFETY

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ETSU GENERAL SAFETY

• HAZCOM Training Access to Medical Records

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION

• Hazardous communication, also known as HAZCOM, is
  the RIGHT TO KNOW Program
• HAZCOM training is about?
• Chemicals
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid,
  Spills/Leaks-(How to protect yourself)
• Labels
• Material Safety Data Sheets-MSDS

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Why do you need to know this information?

• Everyone working with/around Hazardous materials
  has the right And the Responsibility to be aware
  of the hazards and proper safe Work procedures
  for hazardous materials used or produced in their
  work area.
• The primary objective is for you to know how and
  where to find specific hazard information.

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Responsibilities

• Chemical Manufacturer Must
• Determine a Chemical(s) Hazards
• Provide Labels and MSDS
• Employer Must
• Provide a written program-EHS website
• Maintain MSDS-In department or EHS website
• Train on Hazardous Chemicals

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Responsibilities (cont.)

• Employees Must
• Read labels and MSDS
• Follow instructions and warnings
• Identify hazards and know where what chemicals
  you may be exposed to before starting a job
• Participate in Training

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Control and Use of Flammable, Toxic and Caustic
Materials

• To lessen potential hazardous conditions that can
  cause serious injury or death, strict procedures
  which control the storage, use and disposal of
  all flammable, toxic and caustic materials BE
  FOLLOWED.
• Overexposure to a chemical may cause headaches,
  eyes burning, itching, etc.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be
  readily available for all flammable, toxic and
  caustic materials utilized within the facility.

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DEFINITIONS

• Flammable A substance having a flash point
  below 100 degrees Fahrenheit - easily ignited and
  quick burning.
• Toxic A substance which has the capacity,
  through chemical reaction or mixture, to produce
  injury or harm to the body by entry through
  absorption, ingestion, inhalation, or injection.
  (Lead, Chlorine, etc.)
• Corrosive (caustic/acidic) A substance with the
  capability of burning, destroying or eating away
  organic tissue by chemical reaction - Corrosive.
  (Lime, bleaches, etc.)

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Container Label Information

• Safe Handling/storage Procedures
• Health/Physical Hazard(s)
• Primary Hazard(s)
• First aid treatment
• Manufacturer
• Identity

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How To Label Your Containers

• If you transfer chemicals from the manufactures
  container to a new container you must LABEL your
  container as follows
• Identify the chemicals or manufacturer trade name
  (i.e. vinegar or Windex, Johnson Wax)
• Identify Hazard (i.e. corrosive , flammable)

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NFPA DIAMOND
0-No hazard. 1-Can cause irritation if not
treated. 2-Can cause injury. Requires prompt
treatment. 3-Can cause serious injury despite
medical treatment. 4-Can cause death or major
injury despite medical treatment.
0-Will not burn. 1-Ignites after considerable
preheating. 2-Ignites if moderately heated.
3-Can be ignited at all normal temperatures.
4-Very flammable gases or very volatile
flammable liquids
0-Normally stable. Not reactive with water.
1-Normally stable. Unstable at high temperature
and pressure. Reacts with water. 2-Normally
unstable but will not detonate. 3-Can detonate
or explode but requires strong initiating force
or heating under confinement. 4-Readily
detonates or explodes.

• NFPA Diamond
  0 (No Hazard) 4 Extreme
  Hazard

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

• The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and
  vendors to convey hazard information to users.
• MSDSs should be obtained when a chemical is
  purchased.
• A chemical inventory list, and MSDS, for each
  chemical are required to be maintained in work
  area.

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READING THE MSDSInformation on the MSDS is
organized in 8 sections as follows

• Identity The chemical name, trade name and
  manufacturers name, address and emergency phone
  number can be found here.
• Hazardous Ingredients Hazardous ingredients are
  identified here.
• Physical and Chemical Characteristics,
  Boiling/Melting point, vapor pressure and
  density, water solubility, and appearance/odor
  can be found here.
• Fire Data Flash point, flammable limits,
  extinguishing media, unusual fire/explosion
  hazards, and any special fire fighting equipment
  are listed here.
• Continued on next slide...

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Reading the MSDS8 Sections Continued

• Health Data Routes of entry (inhalation,
  ingestion, etc), effects from short
  (acute-burns, dizziness, headaches, etc.) and
  long term exposure (chronic-cancer, birth
  defects, etc.), emergency and first aid
  procedures fall in this section.
• Reactivity Data Stability, incompatible
  materials, hazardous decomposition are among the
  topics in this area.
• Spill or Leak Procedures You will find clean-up
  procedures, waste disposal, and precautions
  needed when handling/storing materials here.
• Spill Precaution Information Any personal
  protective equipment (PPE), ventilation, and
  work/hygiene practices are noted here.

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SPILL CLEAN-UP

• Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the time of
  the spill. Major spills may require special
  treatment, equipment or emergency assistance.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as
  rubber gloves and goggles, shall be available to
  the custodial staff dealing with hazardous
  materials.
• Immediate contact your supervisor or Health
  Safety when you discover a spill from
  laboratory/clinic personnel, restrict access to
  the spill area, spills unfamiliar and call 911 or
  9-4480 if there are any injuries.

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HAND WASHING

• Hand washing is the single most effective way to
  prevent the spread of infections.
• Wash your hands often and thoroughly, paying
  special attention to the area around and under
  your fingernails.
• Wash Hands
• When arriving to work.
• Before and after eating.
• After using the restroom.
• After removing gloves.
• Before leaving work at the end of the day.
• Gloves are not a substitute for routine hand
  washing - rather an added protection.

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Access to Medical Exposure Records

• You may access any exposure and medical records
  that show the measure or monitoring of your own
  exposure to a toxic substance or harmful physical
  agent.
• Air measurements
• Blood and urine test results
• MSDS
• First Aid records
• Medical Complaints
• Treatments and prescriptions