/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Metalworking Fluids

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Unsafe fluids and health effects Controlling worker exposure Quiz

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Types of Metalworking Fluids Straight oil Soluble oil Semisynthetic Synthetic

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Signs of Unsafe Fluid Low sump level Abnormal fluid appearance Foul smell Floating matter Tramp oil

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Signs of Unsafe Fluid Excessive foam Dirty machines or trenches Employees with skin irritation Employees with respiratory irritation Other fluid-related problems

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Labels and MSDSs Identity of chemical and manufacturer Hazard warnings Physical characteristics Health effects Safe handling procedures Emergency response

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Health Effects—Skin Contact dermatitis Irritant dermatitis Allergic dermatitis Causes of dermatitis Acne

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Health Effects—Respiratory Irritation of the lungs, throat, and nose Symptoms Asthma Chronic bronchitis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Other factors

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Unsafe fluids and health effects Controlling worker exposure Quiz

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Control Misting Use low-pressure flow Use mist suppressants Interrupt or reduce flow when practical Fix leaks Avoid compressed air to dry parts

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Isolation Mechanical parts handling Machine enclosures Splash guarding Isolation booths

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Exhaust Ventilation Local exhaust ventilation Enclosure exhaust hood Exterior exhaust hood General ventilation

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Exhaust Hoods Close capture enclosure Total or complete enclosure Tunnel enclosure Push-pull ventilation Side-draft hood Canopy hood Downdraft hood

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Inspection and Maintenance Fluid filtration systems Fluid delivery systems Ventilation systems Fluid chemistry Enclosures and splash guards

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Safe Use Procedures Minimize exposure to fluids Recognize unsafe fluids Know how to add fluids to a machine Recognize if ventilation not working Know how to get something fixed

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Fluid Management Program Person responsible for fluid systems Person designated for adding materials Fluid testing procedures Tracking data Employee participation Training program

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Control Fungi Growth Clean system before adding new fluid Maintain fluid at proper concentration Quality make up water

Control Fungi Growth (cont.) Add biocides Remove metal chips and fines Remove tramp oil Practice good housekeeping /0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

Fluid Change Add cleaner with biocide Remove old fluid Remove chips and swarf Circulate cleaning solution Change filters Refill with fresh fluid

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Housekeeping Clean floors, equipment, and work area Wear protective clothing Clean up spills immediately Properly dispose of waste and contaminated items

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Personal Hygiene Clean skin with soap and water Minimize contact with fluids Change contaminated clothing No food, drink, or tobacco near fluids Use barrier and moisturizer creams

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. PPE Hazard assessment Chemical resistant gloves Protective clothing Eye protection—glasses, goggles, face shields Foot protection

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Respirators Engineering or administrative controls 5 mg/m 3 for mineral oil mist Written respiratory program N-, R-, or P-series filtering facepiece Recommended respiratory protection

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Exposure Assessment Qualitative assessment Personal air sampling Area air sampling Source air sampling

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Medical Monitoring Early identification of disease Periodic review of employee’s health Employee evaluation Symptoms to monitor Self-report medical symptoms

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Unsafe fluids and health effects Controlling worker exposure Quiz

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Summary Know the signs of unsafe metalworking fluids Report symptoms of skin or respiratory health effects Follow personal hygiene practices Wear PPE Monitor and control fungal growth

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz 1.Name three signs that indicate metalworking fluids may be unsafe. 2.Name two types of skin-related health effects associated with metalworking fluids. 3.Name one way to control misting. 4.What type of ventilation system provides the most protection for workers? 5.Name two personal hygiene practices that will help reduce exposure to metalworking fluids.

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz (cont.) 6.Name two types of respiratory health effects associated with metalworking fluids. 7.Name two things that should be inspected regularly. 8.What type of eye protection should be worn when handling fluid concentrate? 9.Name two ways to control fungal growth. 10.What’s the purpose of medical monitoring?

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers 1.Low sump, abnormal appearance, smell, floating matter, tramp oil, skin or respiratory irritation 2.Dermatitis, acne 3.Low-pressure flow, mist suppressants, fix leaks, no use of compressed air 4.Local exhaust ventilation 5.Wash skin, minimize contact, change contaminated clothing, barrier creams

/0403 Copyright © 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.Lung irritation, asthma, bronchitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis 7.Filters, fluid delivery, ventilation, enclosures, fluid chemistry 8.Goggles and face shield 9.Clean system, right fluid concentration, make up water, biocides, remove metal, remove oils, housekeeping 10.Early detection of skin or respiratory disease