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Hazard Communication

2. Hazard Communication. Reference guide 29 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.. 3. Introduction. You have the Right to Know"Written ProgramLabels and other forms of warningMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Employee information and trainingCompetency Test. 4. Questions?. What information should be on the label of a hazardous chemical?Who is responsible for providing the information needed to store the chemical?What is a material safety data sheet (MSDS)?What information is on the MSDS?.

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Hazard Communication

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    1. 1 Hazard Communication

    2. 2 Hazard Communication Reference guide 29 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.

    3. 3 Introduction You have the Right to Know Written Program Labels and other forms of warning Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Employee information and training Competency Test

    4. 4 Questions? What information should be on the label of a hazardous chemical? Who is responsible for providing the information needed to store the chemical? What is a material safety data sheet (MSDS)? What information is on the MSDS?

    5. 5 Questions? Cont., Where should you be able to find the MSDS? Why should employers implement an information and training program for their employees? Where to find information regarding a chemical spill? When should you receive new training for hazardous chemicals?

    6. 6 You Have the Right to Know Program implemented by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Protect yourself against hazardous chemicals

    7. 7 Written Program

    8. 8 Written Program Every company is responsible for providing a written program. Labels and other forms of warning Material safety data sheets Employee information and training

    9. 9 Written Program Contd. Determination of hazardous chemicals are being used If chemicals are listed in the 29 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 subsection Z, Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals

    10. 10 Written Program Contd. Disclosure of all hazardous chemicals used All chemicals must be listed on the Hazardous Chemical Inventory

    11. 11 Written Program Contd. Information on Hazardous Chemical List should be identical to those on the MSDS Hazard Chemical list is the primary source of chemicals on hand

    12. 12 Labels and Other Forms of Warning

    13. 13 Labels and other forms of warnings Each container must be labeled, marked, and tagged. Identity of the hazardous chemicals Appropriate hazard warnings Name and address of the chemical manufacture

    14. 14 Labels and Warnings Contd. MSDS should be included in shipment of hazardous materials Containers be labeled and tagged in accordance with the Transportation Act (49. U.S.C. 1801. et seq.) Some materials are regulated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

    15. 15 Labels and Warnings Contd. Employers Responsibilities Tags, pictures, and labels on containers Usage of labels that clearly identify the hazardous material Updating new information for chemicals within three months

    16. 16 Material Safety Data Sheet

    17. 17 MSDS All MSDS must contain the following information The common chemical name Hazardous ingredients if mixture is 1% or greater Carcinogens if the mixtures are .01% or greater

    18. 18 MSDS Contd. Physical and chemical characteristics Flash Point Boiling Point

    19. 19 MSDS Contd. Physical hazards Probability of fire Explosion Reactivity

    20. 20 MSDS Contd. Signs and Symptoms of exposure to chemicals Refer to the MSDS before handling chemical

    21. 21 MSDS Contd. General safety and handling instructions Types of safety and protection equipment that should be used Control Measures

    22. 22 MSDS Contd. Emergency first aid procedures Know exactly what to do for your safety Practice drills to familiarize yourself with basic first aid

    23. 23 MSDS Contd. Information regarding the chemicals manufacturer Name Address Telephone Number Emergency procedures

    24. 24 MSDS Contd. Distributors and manufactures must provide an MSDS with shipment Upon request of the employer

    25. 25 MSDS Contd. If there is no account on file to obtain hazardous chemicals an MSDS must be provided The distributors name, address and phone number must be included If an employer does not sell or open chemicals an MSDS does not need to provided

    26. 26 MSDS Contd. MSDS must be easily accessible for each shift Must be kept at the primary location of the work place Upon request from an OSHA representative the MSDS must be available

    27. 27 Employee Information & Training

    28. 28 Information & Training Employees should receive adequate training for each chemical the employer uses. OSHA requires that all employees should receive hazard communication training

    29. 29 Information & Training Contd Employees should be trained in the following: Current methods and techniques in recognizing chemical dangers Chemical detector devices Visiual apperances of containers Monitoring spills

    30. 30 Information & Training Contd. Physical and health hazards associated with handling chemicals The ability of taking the appropriate actions in the event of a chemical spill Understand and know their employers standard operating procedure (SOP)

    31. 31 Information & Training Contd. Hazard communication awareness The importance of labeling hazardous chemicals Familiarization with MSDS Emergency protocol

    32. 32 Summary You have the Right to Know Written program Labels and other forms of warning Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Employee information and training Competency Test

    33. 33 QUESTIONS?

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