Hazard Communication

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Hazard Communication
Alexander Archie Compliance Enforcement
Supervisor Office of the Inspector
General Northern Region 5500 Snyder
Avenue Office [phone] Cell (775)
722-8703
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Hazard Communication
Keith Jaquillard Compliance Enforcement
Officer Office of the Inspector General Southern
Region 3955 West Russell Road Office (702)
486-9932 Cell [phone]
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Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200NDOC
Administrative Regulation 443
Chemical Safety on the Job
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We use many chemicals

• We want you to know how to use them safely
• You will learn about
• The Hazard Communication Standard
• NDOC Written Program
• Labeling
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Spill Response
• Who to ask for more information

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Close Encounters with Chemicals

• We encounter chemicals almost every day
• Filling your vehicle with gas
• Cleaning the bathroom
• Applying pesticides or insecticides
• Using solvents or acids at work
• Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not
  handled properly

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Right to Know

• OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to
  help ensure safety when working with hazardous
  chemicals
• You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the hazardous
  chemicals you use on the job and how to work
  safely with those chemicals

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Hazard Communication Standard

• Chemical Manufacturers Must
• Determine a chemicals hazards
• Provide labels and MSDSs
• Employers must
• Provide a hazard communication program
• Maintain MSDSs
• Train on hazardous materials

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Hazard Communication Standard (cont)

• Employees must
• Read labels and MSDSs
• Follow employer instructions and warnings
• Identify hazards before starting a job
• Participate in training

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Chemical Hazards

• Physical Hazards (external)
• Flammable
• Explosive
• Reactive
• Health Hazards (internal)
• Acute
• Chronic

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Chemical Exposure

• Dosage
• Acute effects - immediate health effect
  (irritation, tissue damage, dizziness, nausea,
  rashes, or respiratory irritation)
• Chronic effects exposure over a long period of
  time (months, years)

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Routes of Entry

• Absorption

• Inhalation

• Ingestion (swallowing)

• Injection

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Dust mask and respirators
• Glasses, goggles, and face shields
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Foot protection
• Head protection
• Aprons or full-body suits

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Hazardous Materials First Aid

• Eyes Flush with water for 30 minutes
• Skin Wash with soap and water
• Inhalation Move to fresh air
• Ingestion Get emergency medical assistance
• Injection Get emergency medical assistance /
  call coroner

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Spills and Leaks

• Evacuate the area
• Notify a supervisor or emergency response team
• Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)
• Stay away

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Importance of Labels

• The identity of the chemical
• Name, address, and emergency phone number of
  manufacturer
• Physical (Flammable) and health hazards
• Special handling instructions
• Basic PPE recommendations
• First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

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NFPA Labeling System
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NFPA 704 System
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HMIS Labeling System
Ethyl Alcohol
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Other Label Warnings

• The identity of the chemical
• Name, address, and emergency phone number of
  manufacturer
• Physical (Flammable) and health hazards
• Special handling instructions
• Basic PPE recommendations
• First aid, fire response, spill cleanup

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Hazard Communication Summary

• Read and become familiar with AR 443
• Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and
  MSDSs
• Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your
  supervisor if in doubt
• Practice sensible, safe work habits
• Learn emergency procedures

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Sample MSDS
Click on MSDS to review
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MSDS Water
Identify how many times the MSDS indicates water
is not hazardous
Click on MSDS to review
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Water Intoxication
Click on document to view
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Hazard Communication SummaryTest

• Chemical manufacturers must label containers and
  provide?
• MSDS
• Employers should keep material safety data sheets
  in a locked file cabinet?
• False
• Dizziness, nausea, rashes, and respiratory
  irritation are signs of ________ exposure.
• Chemical
• List three routes by which a chemical can enter
  the body.
• Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption
• Household chemicals are never as hazardous as
  chemicals used at work.
• False

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Hazard Communication SummaryTest

• On NFPA labels, a 4 in the red diamond indicates
  an extreme health hazard.
• False
• Typical first aid for chemicals splashed in the
  eyes includes?
• At least 30 minutes of flushing the eyes with
  clear water.
• You will only know the health hazards and PPE
  requirements if you?
• Read the MSDS
• A _________ can be used to protect against
  breathing hazardous vapors or gases.
• Face Mask
• If you see a chemical spill, you should clean it
  immediately.
• False

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Hazard CommunicationExample QuestionsRules
1. Each question has associated points, 20
questions total. 2. One minute to provide
correct answer. Correct answer results in points
awarded. Wrong answer, other group will be
allowed chance to provide correct
answer. 3. First spokesperson to get presenters
attention and approval from spokesperson may
relay answer. 4. Only spokesperson can relay
answer to presenter. Anyone other than
spokesperson providing answer will result in loss
of points associated with question.
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Hazard CommunicationExample QuestionsRules
5. Group with most points at end wins
PRIZE. 6. Tie, presenter will provide final
question of choice.
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Hazard CommunicationExample Questions
1. One of the ingredients of Ethyl Alcohol is
Kerosene. What is Kerosenes CAS number Section
2, CAS Number - 8008-20-6
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Hazard CommunicationQuestions
1. What is the flashpoint for Ethyl Alcohol in
degrees Fahrenheit? (3 points) Section 5, Flash
Point (55 0F) 2. On the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol,
name one other ingredient listed as a component?
(2 points) Section 2, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone or
Kerosene 3. What is the NFPA health rating for
Ethyl Alcohol? (4 points) Section 16, Health
2 4. What is the effective date of the MSDS for
Ethyl Alcohol? (1 point) Top of MSDS, Effective
Date 07/06/06 5. What first aid measures are to
be taken if Ethyl Alcohol is inhaled? (1
point) Section 4, Inhalation
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Hazard CommunicationQuestions
6. What is the NFPA flammability rating for Ethyl
Alcohol? (1 point) Section 16, Flammability 3
7. When shipping Ethyl Alcohol a UN/NA assigned
number must be used on the paperwork, what is the
UN/NA assigned number? (3 points) Section 14,
UN1993 8. Is Ethyl Alcohol stable under ordinary
conditions of use and storage? (1
point) Section 10, Stable under ordinary
conditions of use and storage. 9 Accidental
Release Measures for Ethyl Alcohol is called out
in what section of the MSDS? (1 point) Section
6 10. Chronic ethanol exposure may affect the?
(5 points) Section 3, central nervous system,
liver, blood and reproductive system.
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Hazard CommunicationQuestions
11. Name one of the four routes of entry Ethyl
Alcohol could enter the human body? (1
point) Inhalation, Ingestion, injection,
absorption (skin contact) 12. What is the name
and address of the company that provided the MSDS
for Ethyl Alcohol? (2 points) Top of MSDS,
Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. 222 Red School Lane
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 13. Handling and Storage
for Ethyl Alcohol is called out in what specific
section of the MSDS? (2 points) Section
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temperature and will self ignite at what
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? (4
points) Section 5, (685 0F)
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Hazard CommunicationQuestions
15. What is the 24 hour emergency number for
CHEMTREC as listed on the MSDS for Ethyl Alcohol?
(3 points) Top of MSDS, 1-800-424-9300 16. The
MSDS lists condition to avoid, what are they? (4
points) Section 10, Heat, flames, ignition
sources and incompatibles. 17. The Nevada
Department of Corrections Hazard Communication
written program is found in Administrative
Regulation number? (3 points) 443 18. Chemical
Manufacturers must label containers and provide
a? (1 point) MSDS 19. An employer should keep
all MSDSs in a locked cabinet to keep them
secure, true or false? (1 point) False 20. On
the MSDS for ethyl alcohol what does PEL and TLV
stand for? (3 points) section 8, Permissible
Exposure Limit and Threshold Limit Value