Hazard Communication Program

1. Hazard Communication Program Training Segment Blue Star Dairy

2. Hazard Communication Knowledge About the Hazards of the Materials You Work With.

3. 29 CFR 1910.1200 • To ensure hazards of chemicals evaluated. • To ensure information concerning chemical hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.

4. Hazard Communication

5. Physical Hazards • Combustible • Compressed Gas • Explosive • Flammable • Oxidizers • Unstable • Water-reactive

6. Health Hazards • Carcinogens • Toxins • Irritants • Corrosives • Sensitizers • Any agent that damages the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes

7. Responsibilities • Chemical Manufacturers • Importers & Distributors • Employers • Employees

8. Chemical Manufacturers • Evaluate hazards • Provide labels and MSDSs

9. Importers & Distributors • Provide labels and MSDSs

10. Employers • Chemical inventory • Written program • In-plant labeling • Retain MSDSs • Train Employees

11. Employees • Read labels and use MSDSs. • Prepare hazard labels for new container when hazardous materials transferred from manufacturers containers. • Use appropriate personal protective equipment. • Follow proper procedures when handling hazardous materials.

12. Chemical Inventory • Include hazardous substances as well as potential hazardous materials. • Consider all physical forms of chemicals- liquids, solids, gases, vapors, fumes and mists. • Identify chemicals in containers including pipes. • Include chemicals generated by processes such as welding fumes, dusts and exhaust fumes.

13. Acids Aerosols Battery Fluids Caustics Cleaning Agents Compressed Gas Detergents Dusts Explosives Flammables Fuels Fungicides Fertilizers Glues Greases Herbicides Insecticides Janitorial Supplies Lubricants Oxidizers Paints Pesticides Pharmaceuticals Solvents Varnishes Water Treatments What do we have?

14. Written Program • Specific workplace practices- not generic plan • List of hazardous materials • Who is responsible for program and their duties • Where written materials will be made available to employees • Provisions for labeling, organizing MSDSs and training employees

15. Manufacturer’s Labels • Identify material • Appropriate hazard warnings • Name and address of producer or other responsible party

16. Manufacturer’s Labels

17. In-Plant Labels • Identify material • Appropriate warnings

18. In-Plant Labels

19. MSDSs

20. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) • Provided by chemical manufacturer, importer or distributor • No specific format but specific content requirements • Must be obtained in workplace before chemicals are used • Must be readily accessible to employees

21. MSDS Content • Chemical & common names • List of ingredients • Physical and chemical characteristics • Health effects of exposure • Routes of entry • Exposure limits

22. MSDS Content • Whether the chemical is classified as a carcinogen • Applicable control measures • Emergency first aid • Date of MSDS preparation • Name, address, telephone number for emergency information

23. Training • Prior to working with hazardous substance • By individual chemical or by class (flammable, reactive, etc.) • Hazard Communication Standard • Operations where hazardous materials are present

24. Training • Location of written program, chemical inventory and MSDSs • Contents of written program • Methods to detect chemical presence or release • Physical and health hazards • Procedures to protect themselves from hazards

25. Questions ?