Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200

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Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200
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Introduction

• What is Hazard Communication?
• Why are we doing it?
• What do we have to do?

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What is Hazard Communication?

• A written program to inform workers of the
  chemicals hazards they work with or may be
  exposed to on the job.
• To list and explain control measures that may
  protect exposed workers.

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Why Are We Doing It?

• To keep employees Informed and safe
• To comply with OSHA requirements

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What Do We Have To Do?

• Written HAZCOM Program
• Chemical Inventory
• Chemical Container Labeling
• Information and Training
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

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Written HAZCOM Program

• Applicability
• Purpose Scope
• Implementation
• Requirements
• Hazmat Inventory
• MSDSs
• Labels
• Non-routine Tasks
• Informing Subcontractors
• Training

Hazcom
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Chemical Inventory

• What Is Included
• Workplace Chemicals
• What is not included
• Consumer Products
• Tobacco, Alcohol, or Drugs
• Chemical Purchases
• Contractor Chemicals

Chemical Inventory
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Information and Training

• New Employee Orientation
• Hazcom Refreshers
• HAZWOPER Training
• Labels
• MSDSs

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Labeling of Chemicals

• Chemical Labels provide information on Identity,
  Hazards and Safe Use
• All chemical containers are labeled by the
  manufacturer
• Additional labels may be placed on the containers

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Labeling of Chemicals

• If chemicals are placed in another container, the
  new container must have a label on it.
• All containers must be properly labeled
• Chemical Name
• Hazard Warning
• Name and Address of Manufacturer

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Uniform Labeling System

• Uniform Labels are used to ensure we have one
  labeling system.
• 2 Basic Uniform Labels
• HMIS - Hazardous Material Identification
• NFPA - National Fire protection Association
• Both types must identify the
• chemical name and hazards

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HMIS NFPA labels

• Both labels are very similar
• Both use colored boxes to identify specific
  hazards
• Numbers or codes in the boxes tell you the hazard
  value
• higher number higher hazard

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NFPA Special Hazard Codes

• ACID Acid Products
• ALK Alkali or Bases
• CORR Corrosive Products
• OXY Oxidizer
• W Reacts with water
• Radioactive

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Information and Training

• How to Detect Chemicals
• Chemical Hazards
• How to Protect Yourself

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How to Detect Chemicals

• Appearance
• Odor
• What Does It Smell Like?
• Odor Thresholds
• Signs Symptoms
• Monitoring Equipment

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Chemical Hazards

• Physical Hazards
• Health Hazards

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Physical Hazards

• Flammables
• Explosives
• Reactives
• Compressed Gases

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Health Hazards

• Types of Health Issues
• Irritation
• Burns (Corrosives)
• Asphyxiation
• Narcotic Effect
• Target Organ Effects
• Carcinogens

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Routes of Exposure

• How do chemicals enter the body?
• Inhalation
• Contact/Absorption
• Ingestion
• Injection

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How To Protect Yourself

• Get Information
• Labels
• MSDSs
• Use Controls
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Personal Protection

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How To Protect Yourself

• Follow Safe Work Practices
• Keep containers closed
• Minimize the amount of chemicals you use
• Avoid skin contact
• Avoid breathing vapors
• Dont eat or drink around chemicals
• Wear Protective Clothing

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Show chemical safety information
• Each chemical has a separate MSDS
• Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or importer
  
• Must be in English and include information
  regarding the specific chemical identity and
  common names
• Must be readily accessible to employees in their
  work area at all times during work hours

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• MSDSs have no prescribed format
• 9 Topics OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
• 16 Topics ANSI Z400.1-2004

• If no MSDS is received for a hazardous chemical,
  the employer must contact the supplier,
  manufacturer, or importer to obtain one

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Each MSDS tells you

• Chemical Identity
• Manufacturers name and contact info, emergency
  phone numbers, date the MSDS was written
• Hazardous ingredients / identity info
• Physical chemical characteristics

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Each MSDS tells you

1. Fire and explosion hazard data
2. Reactivity data
3. Health Hazard data
4. Precautions for safe handling
5. Control measures

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Stay safe when using chemicals

• Know what you are working with
• Know where MSDS are located
• Ask your supervisor if you have questions
• Only trained employees may use chemicals

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Stay safe when using chemicals

• Make sure all containers are properly labeled
• Use the proper protective equipment
• Store chemicals only in approved areas
• Immediately report leaks and spills
• Dispose of all waste chemicals and containers
  properly

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Training
Training is required for employees who are
exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area

• At the time of initial assignment
• Whenever a new hazard is introduced into their
  work area
• At least annually

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Training
Employees must be informed of

• The HazCom standard and its requirements
• Operations in their work areas where hazardous
  chemicals are present
• Location and availability of the written hazard
  communications program, lists of hazardous
  chemicals, and the required MSDSs

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Summary

• OSHAs Hazard Communication Standard is based on
  one simple concept . . .
• employees have both a right and a need to know
  about the hazards and chemicals they are exposed
  to in the workplace
• Employees also need to know what protective
  measures are available to prevent adverse effects
  from occurring