H a z a r d C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Your “Right to Know” 19

The chemicals we use are not harmful IF used correctly. 2 15

n Always n Always follow procedures n Read n Read all all labels How to Handle Chemicals Properly n Use n Use cautions n Plan ahead 3 24

Hazard Communications The Written Plan 4 20

Reactive Biological (infectious) Carcinogen (cancer-causing) Radioactive Flammable Corrosive Categories of Hazardous Chemicals Toxic 22

Physical States of Hazardous Materials n Liquid n Solid n Gas n Vapor/Mists n Dust 13

Routes of Exposure n Inhalation n Ingestion n Injection n Absorption 22

Symptoms of Possible Overexposure n Eye discomfort n Breathing difficulty n Dizziness n Headache n Nausea n Vomiting n Skin irritation 18

Primary Container Labels n Identity of the hazardous chemical n Appropriate hazard warnings n Name and address of the manufacturer or importer n Target Organ Effects 20

Secondary Container Labels n Identity n Identity of the hazardous chemical n Hazard n Hazard warning information 18

Hazard Communications Labeling and Marking Systems  NFPA Diamond  HMIS Labels  Uniform Laboratory Hazard  Signage System 18

Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds Color coded, numerical rating system  Provide at-a-glance hazard information 6

Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds  Blue = Health  Red = Flammability  Yellow = Reactivity 13 12

Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds  White = Special hazard  Blue = Health  Red = Flammability  Yellow = Reactivity ACID W 14 15

 2= Moderate Hazard  1= Slight Hazard  0= No Hazard Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds 15 14

 3= Severe Hazard Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds  2= Moderate Hazard  1= Slight Hazard  0= No Hazard  4= Deadly Hazard 34 19

Labeling and Marking Systems HMIS Labels  Same color code/numerical rating system as the NFPA diamonds 15

Hazard Communications Material Safety Data Sheets 11

General Safety Tips n Know all emergency procedures and equipment n Never smell or taste a chemical to identify it n Always read labels’ MSDSs prior to use n Always use & store hazardous chemicals as intended 21

Hazard Communications BE SAFE, NOT SORRY!. 5