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Hazard Communication

Hazard Communication. Safety and Risk Services The University of New Mexico Presented by John Archuleta LSO. Hazard Communication. Why? Reduce workplace injury and illness Regulation promulgated by OSHA Program must include: Hazard determination methods Chemical inventory

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Hazard Communication

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  1. Hazard Communication Safety and Risk Services The University of New Mexico Presented by John Archuleta LSO

  2. Hazard Communication Why? • Reduce workplace injury and illness • Regulation promulgated by OSHA • Program must include: • Hazard determination methods • Chemical inventory • Chemical labeling procedures • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • Employee training • Written HazCom program

  3. Hazardous Chemicals What are the hazards associated with chemicals? Physical Hazards Flammable/Combustible Organic-metals Explosives Corrosives Cryogenics Compressed Gases • Health Hazards • Carcinogens • Irritants • Mutagens • Teratogens • Sensitizers • Cryogenics • Highly Toxic • Target Organ Chemicals

  4. Routes of Entry or Exposure How do chemicals attack the body? Skin and or Eye Contact • Absorbed through skin or dissolve in eye fluids Inhalation • Absorbed by breathing vapors, fumes, dust Ingestion • Usually done accidentally • Clear chemicals confused with drinking water • Chemicals splashed in mouth Injection • Needles, pipette tips, cannulas

  5. Detecting Exposure How do we know if we are exposed? • Smell • Taste • Physical symptoms • Changes in behavior • Air sampling • If you are unsure how to detect: • Check Safety Data Sheet • Contact Safety & Risk Services

  6. Exposure Response How will we respond to chemical exposure? • Depends on many factors • Idenity of chemical • Concentration • Length of exposure • How exposed or route of exposure • Other: • Age/Gender/Weight • Level of fitness • Level of exertion • Specific allergies • Other chemicals in body (drugs, tobacco)

  7. Reducing Exposure How can we reduce employee exposure? • Identify hazard • Evaluate hazard • Eliminate hazard • Substitution • Process change • Control hazard • Personal Protective Equipment • Employee work practices • Minimization • Engineering controls • Ventilation • Isolation

  8. Chemical Labels What must be on a chemical label? • All chemical containers must have labels • Manufacturer label usually appropriate • Label must include but not limited to: • Name of chemical • Name and address of manufacturer • Hazards associated with chemical • Many types of labels are commercially available • May use “homemade” label (chemical identity & hazards) • Use of hazard ratings on labels • https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf

  9. Example: Chemical Label

  10. The Safety Data Sheet • Contains information about chemical • Provided by manufacturer • SDS’s must include but not limited to: • Hazardous ingredients • Fire and explosion hazards • Reactivity data • Health hazards • Personal Protective Equipment • Emergency procedures • Must have current SDS for every chemical • Request the SDS when ordering new chemical • Must be available to employees at all times • https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.pdf

  11. Chemical Inventory What is a chemical inventory? • List of all chemicals in work area • Employees must be informed where inventory is located • Inventory must be made available upon request • Inventory includes but not limited to: • Name of chemical • Name of manufacturer • Location of chemical • Quantity • Physical state (gas, liquid, solid) • Inventory should be updated whenever a hazardous chemical is introduced to the area

  12. Training Tips: HazCom What do I teach employees? • Training should be specific to area • Often called “Area Specific” • Employees should know about: • What chemicals are in area • Where chemicals are located • Hazard determination methods • Location of inventory & SDS’s • How to read SDS • How to read labels • What personal protective equipment to use

  13. Responsibilities: HazCom What are my responsibilities for HazCom? • Documents are in order: • Hazard Communication (HazCom) program available • Current chemical inventory • All chemicals have SDS and are available at all times • Coordinate HazCom training for employees • Record training and maintain on file • Be sure all chemical containers have chemical labels

  14. The End • Questions? For more information please contact Safety and Risk Services The University of New Mexico 277-2753 Or http://srs.unm.edu/

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