Hazard Communication Program “Right to Know” Lamar State College-Port Arthur 1

What is the Hazardous Communication Program? 2

 This program is designed to provide knowledge, warning, protection and training to employees who may be exposed to hazards of chemicals and other materials  The program is written in accordance with RMTSA Guidelines, Volume III, Section Two, Chapter 7.12; Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 502, Texas Hazard Communication Act; OSHA, 29 CFR (e) (1) 3

Why is the Hazard Communication Program Important? 4

Chemicals are part of every day life. It is every employee’s RIGHT TO KNOW about the potentially hazardous chemicals and materials that are near their work area. 5

Hazardous Chemicals 6  Any chemical that can damage the lungs, eyes, skin or mucous membranes  Any liquid, solid or gas that could present a physical or health hazard may include:  Irritants – substances that cause inflammation or painful reaction  Corrosives – substances that will destroy or cause irreversible damage to another surface  Carcinogens – agents directly involved in causing cancer  Toxins – substances that are poisonous

Hazardous Chemical Examples 7  Cleaning chemicals  Degreasers  Fertilizer  Paints  Pesticides  Compressed Gas  Fingernail Polish Remover  Hair Color  Peroxide  Gasoline

Who is Responsible? 8

Hazard Communication Program Administrator  Responsible for the initiation of the program  Administers the Program  Performs the annual inventory audit 9

Departmental Hazard Communication Coordinator 10  Reports to the Program Administrator on an annual basis  Administers the program within the department  Appoints staff or faculty to assist in the program  Provides departmental training

Faculty, Staff, Students 11  Actively participate in program  Attend training  Practice safe handling of potentially hazardous chemicals/materials  Notify department coordinator of suspected hazards  Point out suspected hazards

Policy Components 12

Five Basic Components 1. Inventory and Audit 2. Labels and Labeling 3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 4. Personnel Training and Information 5. Written Hazard Communication Program “Right to Know” Policy 13

Component 1: Inventory and Audit  A list of potentially hazardous chemicals/materials should include:  Chemical/product name  Manufacturer  Internet address of the MSDS  Quantity of product  Area where the potentially hazardous chemical/materials are stored  Hazard Type and severity rating  Inventory lists will be audited annually 14

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Identification Systems 16 HMIS HMIG NFPA

Identification System Similarities 17  Each system uses the following four color- coded fields: Flammability (red) Health (blue) Reactivity (yellow) Special Instructions (white)  Each uses a system of five numbers, ranging from 0 to 4, indicating severity of the hazard:  0 being the least  4 being the most hazardous

Identification System Differences 18  Shape  NFPA uses four diamonds  HMIG and HMIS use four (4) horizontal bars  Interpretation of the white field  NFPA is used to alert fire fighters regarding special precautions  HMIG and HMIS use this field to indicate need for protective equipment

HMIS  Hazardous Material Information System D eveloped by the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) 19 Product Identification Acute Numeric Health Rating and Chronic Hazard Indicator Flammable Rating Reactivity Rating Personal Protective Equipment Code (PPE) *

HMIG  Hazardous Material Identification Guide Developed by Lab Safety Supply, Inc. in Janesville, WI 20 Product Identification Acute Numeric Health Rating Flammable Rating Reactivity Rating Personal Protective Equipment Code (PPE)

NFPA  National Fire Protection Agency Identification System Developed for Fire Fighters 21 Flammable Rating Acute Numeric Health Rating Reactivity Rating Special Precautions

NFPA Flammability Scale Susceptibility of Material to Burning 0 Material will not burn.Example: water 1 Material must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Example: corn oil 2 Material must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Example: diesel fuel oil 3 Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Example: gasoline 4 Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature, or that are readily dispersed in air and that will burn readily. Example: propane gas RED 22

NFPA Health Hazard Scale BLUE 0 Material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. Example: peanut oil 1 Material that on exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. Example: turpentine 2 Material that on intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. Example: ammonia gas 3 Material that on short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. Example: chlorine gas 4 Material that on very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. Example: hydrogen cyanide 23

NFPA Reactivity Scale YELLOW 0 Material that in itself is normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. Example: liquid nitrogen 1 Material that in itself is normally stable, but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. Example: phosphorus (red or white) 2 Material that readily undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures or which reacts violently with water or which may form explosive mixtures with water. Example: calcium metal 3 Material that in itself is capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction but requires a strong initiating source or which must be heated under confinement before initiation or which reacts explosively with water. Example: fluorine gas 4 Material that in itself is readily capable of detonation or of explosive decomposition or reaction at normal temperatures and pressures. Example: trinitrotoluene (TNT) 24

NFPA Special Precautions White Symbols specified in National Fire Codes, section 704 Material shows unusual reactivity with water (i.e. don't put water on it). Example: magnesium metal OX Material possesses oxidizing properties. Example: ammonium nitrate (fertilizer used in Oklahoma City bomb) Other symbols commonly used ACID Material is an acid. ALK Material is a base (alkaline). COR Material is corrosive. Material is radioactive. 25

HMIG/HMIS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 26

Component 2: Labels and Labeling  All potentially hazardous chemicals or materials on hand or received must have a label that will specify at least:  The chemical name  Any specific warning or other hazard information  Identification of the manufacturer or supplier and address  A potentially hazardous chemical or material label must always remain intact and should never be defaced in any manner 27

Component 3: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) MSDS are documents intended to inform workers and emergency personnel about a particular substance. Information includes:  Product Identification  Product information and emergency phone number  First Aid procedures when the following has occurred:  Ingestion (swallowed)  Eye contact  Skin contact (absorption through the skin)  Inhalation (breathing) 28

29 Emergency Number Product Information First Aid Information NFPA Diamond

MSDS File Locations  Hazard Communication Program binder  Hard copy  Physical Plant web page  Electronic copy 30

Component 4: Personnel Training and Information  All personnel will be informed of the program annually or at the time of initial assignment  General program information and training will be provided through a variety of media by each department  Personnel will validate in writing that they have attended a required training session and that they understand the policy relative to their department 31

Component 5: Written Hazard Communication Program “Right to Know” Policy Departmental Coordinators will receive a copy of the Hazardous Communication Program policy which will be located in the Red Program Binder 32

 Each department is issued a Hazardous Communication Program in a red binder provided by the Hazard Communications Program Administrator  Each red binder contains: 1. Hazardous Chemical Inventory 2. Waste Management Contractor’s List 3. Hazard Communication Plan “Right To Know” 4. MSDS hard copies 33

POP QUIZ 34

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Check Your Answers 1. D. All of the Above 2. C. Inflammation or painful reaction 3. A. Flammability Hazard 4. C. Is Deadly 5. B. False 6. C. Material Safety Data Sheet 7. D. All of the Above 8. D. Both B and C 9. B. False 10. D. All of the Above 38

Congratulations  You have completed the first phase of your training  You are the most valuable component of this Hazardous Communication Program  Your involvement has an important impact on the success of this program 39

Thank You For Your Participation Please Print Your Certificate and Fill In Your Name and Date of Completion.