OSHA Office of Training and Education 1 Hazard Communication

OSHA Office of Training and Education 2 Introduction !About 32 million workers work with and are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards !There are approximately 650,000 existing chemical products, and hundreds of new ones being introduced annually !Chemical exposure may cause or contribute to many serious health effects such as heart ailments, central nervous system damage, kidney and lung damage, sterility, cancer, burns, and rashes !Some chemicals may also be safety hazards and have the potential to cause fires and explosions and other serious accidents

!1.Name three serious health hazards which can be acquired from chemical exposure. OSHA Office of Training and Education 3

OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances Hazard communication (a) Purpose. (1) “The purpose of this section is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. This transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets and employee training.”

OSHA Office of Training and Education 5 Purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication Program Container Labeling Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Program Label To ensure that employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves so that the incidence of illnesses and injuries due to hazardous chemicals is reduced.

!2.To ensure that employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves so that the incidence of illnesses and injuries due to ___________ _________ is reduced. OSHA Office of Training and Education 6

8 3.The container on the previous slide is missing a _________ which identifies the contents of the container.

OSHA Office of Training and Education 9 Who is covered? OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard applies to general industry, shipyard, marine terminals, longshoring, and construction employment and covers chemical manufacturers, importers, employers, and employees exposed to chemical hazards.

OSHA Office of Training and Education 10 Employer Responsibilities !Identify and list hazardous chemicals in their workplaces !Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor !Implement a written HazCom program, including labels, MSDSs, and employee training !Communicate hazard information to employees through labels, MSDSs, and formal training programs

!4,____ _______ must obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor OSHA Office of Training and Education 11

!5.____ ________ must identify and list hazardous chemicals in their workplaces OSHA Office of Training and Education 12

OSHA Office of Training and Education 13 How can workplace hazards be minimized? !The first step in minimizing workplace hazards is to perform a thorough hazard assessment !Employers can rely on the evaluations performed by the manufacturers or importers to establish the hazards of the chemicals they use >This information is obtained from MSDSs and labels

OSHA Office of Training and Education 14 Why is a written program required? !Ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees !Provides necessary hazard information to employees (f) "Labels and other forms of warning." (g) "Material safety data sheets." (h) "Employee information and training." HazCom Program

!6.What program ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees and provides necessary hazard information to employees OSHA Office of Training and Education 15

OSHA Office of Training and Education 16 Written HazCom Program Requirements !Describes container labeling, MSDSs, and employee training for each workplace !List of the hazardous chemicals !Make information regarding hazards and protective measures available to other employers onsite

!7.List two requirements of a hazardous communications program. OSHA Office of Training and Education 17

OSHA Office of Training and Education What does reactive mean in regards to hazardous communication?

OSHA Office of Training and Education Is the previous slide a highly reactive substance?

OSHA Office of Training and Education This area poses a _________ health risk.

OSHA Office of Training and Education ________ should not be used in this area.

OSHA Office of Training and Education What is the violation on the previous slide?

OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances Hazard communication (g)(8) “The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access, microfiche, and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the material safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.)”

OSHA Office of Training and Education Can MSDSs be kept by electronic means?

MSDS Notebook

OSHA Office of Training and Education 31 How must chemicals be labeled? !Identity of the chemical !Appropriate hazard warnings !Name and address of the responsible party Each container of hazardous chemicals entering the workplace must be labeled or marked with:

!13. Identify two items which must be on the label of a hazardous chemical OSHA Office of Training and Education 32

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Labels, Tags and Markings !The employer must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the following: >Identity of the hazardous chemical >Appropriate hazard warnings !This above labeling information is required of the manufacturer so the employer must ensure that the original labels from the manufacturer are on all containers and remain legible

OSHA Office of Training and Education 35 Container Labeling in the Workplace !The hazard warning can be any type of message, picture, or symbol that provides information on the hazards of the chemical(s) and the targeted organs affected, if applicable !Labels must be legible, in English (plus other languages, if desired), and prominently displayed

!14.The hazard warning can be any type of message, picture, or symbol that provides information on the hazards of the chemical(s) and the targeted __________affected, if applicable OSHA Office of Training and Education 36

OSHA Office of Training and Education 37 Material Safety Data Sheets !Physical hazards, such as fire and explosion !Health hazards, such as signs of exposure !Routes of exposure !Precautions for safe handling and use !Emergency and first-aid procedures !Control measures Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or importer and describe:

!15. MSDS is an acronym for what? OSHA Office of Training and Education 38

OSHA Office of Training and Education 39 Material Safety Data Sheets (cont’d) !Must be in English and include information regarding the specific chemical identity and common names !Must provide information about the: >Physical and chemical characteristics >Health effects >Exposure limits >Carcinogenicity (cancer-causing) >Identification (name, address, and telephone number) of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet !Must be readily accessible to employees in their work area

OSHA Office of Training and Education 40 Material Safety Data Sheets (cont’d) !MSDSs have no prescribed format !If no MSDS has been received for a hazardous chemical, employer must contact the supplier, manufacturer, or importer to obtain one and maintain a record of the contact

!16.If no MSDS has been received for a hazardous chemical, the _______ must contact the supplier, manufacturer, or importer to obtain one and maintain a record of the contact OSHA Office of Training and Education 41

OSHA Office of Training and Education 42 Training !At the time of initial assignment !Whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area Training is required for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area:

OSHA Office of Training and Education 43 What training is needed to protect workers? !Explanation of the HazCom program, including information on labels, MSDSs, and how to obtain and use available hazard information !Hazards of chemicals !Protective measures such as engineering controls, work practices, and the use of PPE !How to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical (using monitoring devices, observation, or smell)

!17.Training is required for _________ who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area: OSHA Office of Training and Education 44

OSHA Office of Training and Education 45 What information must be provided to workers? !The HazCom standard and its requirements !Operations in their work areas where hazardous chemicals are present !Location and availability of the written hazard evaluation procedures, communications program, lists of hazardous chemicals, and the required MSDSs Employees must be informed of:

!18.Is the hazardous communication material a right to know for the employee? OSHA Office of Training and Education 46

OSHA Office of Training and Education 47 Summary !OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is based on a simple concept - that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working !Employees also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring