Hazard Communication II High Plains Power Rich Lobdell

Hazard Communication Standard Established by OSHA in 1983 “Right to Know” Standard CERCLA Superfund Act SARA “Community Right to Know”

Right to Know Not only your “Right to Know” It’s your responsibility for: Yourself Your co-workers Your family Your community Your environment

Terms to Remember Toxicity – the ability of a substance to cause a harmful effect Dose – the amount of exposure to a toxin Hazard exposure - the toxicity of a substance in conjunction with the dose

Terms to Remember Time Weighted Average – TWA established by OSHA to limit the amount of exposure over an 8 hour period Acute Health Hazard – effects are immediately recognized Chronic Health Hazard – effects are realized over a period years

Hazard Potential The likelihood that a substance will cause an ill effect at a given dose

5 Elements of Hazard Communication Materials Inventory Material Safety Data Sheets Labeling Training Written Program

Labels First step in safe handling OSHA requires all Hazardous Materials to be labeled

All Labels Must Contain Product Name Warning statement, message or symbol Commercial labels must include: Name of manufacturer Address of manufacturer Most manufacturers include safe handling procedures

Warning Statements Danger Warning Caution Can cause serious injury or death Warning Can cause potentially serious injury or death Caution Can cause potentially moderate injury Moderate Risk, Serious Risk, Major Risk

HMIS Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification System National Paint and Coating Association HMIS III

NFR Labeling System National Fire Rating National Fire Protection Association

HMIG Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification Guide Lab Safety Supply

Hazard Class Health – Blue Flammability – Red Reactivity – Yellow Special Hazards - White

Hazard Class Number System Each hazard class has a number from 0 to 4 to denote the severity of the hazard 0 the least hazardous 4 the most hazardous

Health Hazard 0 – No hazard 1 – Slight hazard 2 – Dangerous 3 – Extreme Danger 4 - Deadly 3

Flammability Hazard 0 – Will not burn 1 – Ignites above 200° F 2 – Ignites below 200° F 3 – Ignites below 100° F 4 – Ignites below 73° F 2

Reactivity Hazard 0 – Stable 1 – Normally Stable 2 – Unstable 3 – Explosive 4 – May Detonate 1

Special Hazards Determine what PPE will be necessary

Hazards Health /Physical Corrosives Primary Irritants Sensitizers Acute toxins Carcinogens Teratogens Organ specific Bio Radiation Flammables Combustibles Pyrophorics Explosives Water reactives Unstable reactives Oxidizers Organic peroxides Pressurized cylinders

Material Safety Data Sheets Identify name of substance Physical hazards Health hazards Route of entry Permissible exposure limit Carcinogenic factors

Material Safety Data Sheets Safe handling procedures Date of the sheet preparation Control measures – PPE 1st Aid procedures Contact information Special instructions

Hazard Control Product substitution Engineering controls Safe work practices PPE Training and communication Environmental monitoring Personal monitoring Obtain and read MSDS Limit volume of hazardous materials Store incompatible materials separately

High Plains Power MSDS 3E Company Fax-back service 1-800-451-8346 1-760-602-8703 MSDS Book at each shop Internet – Manufacturer Sites

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