Denver Harbor OSHA Training Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Spill Clean-Up and Blood Borne Pathogens

DENVER HARBOR MATERIALS SAFETY POLICY (Control and Use of Flammable, Toxic and Caustic Materials) To lessen potential hazardous conditions that can cause serious injury or death, there are strict operational procedures which govern and control the purchase, distribution, storage, use and disposal of all flammable, toxic and caustic materials. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be readily available for all flammable, toxic and caustic materials utilized within the facility.

DEFINITIONS Flammable: A substance having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit - easily ignited and quick burning. Toxic: A substance which has the capacity, through chemical reaction or mixture, to produce injury or harm to the body by entry through absorption, ingestion, inhalation, or injection. Caustic: A substance with the capability of burning, destroying or eating away organic tissue by chemical reaction - Corrosive.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and vendors to convey hazard information to users. MSDS’s should be obtained when a chemical is purchased. A chemical inventory list, and MSDS, for each chemical are required to be maintained.

THE PURPOSE OF A MSDS INFORM THE PUBLIC Material’s physical properties Material’s fast-acting health effects that make it dangerous The level of protective gear/equipment First aid treatment Preplanning and responding to accidents MSDS to let you know what you are handling, what to do if exposed or if spills

WHERE TO GET A MSDS Manufacturers Internet Distributors Vermont Safety Information Resources Over 100,000 MSDSs http://hazard.com/msds Distributors When we are looking for data . . . Contact Manufacturers directly Contact distributors Search Internet, many options, lab uses the one listed here.

WHAT IS ON A MSDS MSDS Dictionary General Layout Example Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Example Dictionary contains very easy to follow definitions of each of the sections and key phrases used Two main forms of an MSDS: OSHA ANSI Go over OSHA quickly (shorter form) Extended overview of ANSI (more info) Example handout of aqueous based cleaner

OSHA MSDS SETUP Section I Section V Section II Section VI Section III Supplier Information Section II Hazard Ingredients / Identity Information Section III Physical / Chemical Properties Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Section V Reactivity Data Section VI Health Hazard Data Section VII Precautions For Safe Handling and Use Section VIII Control Measures 8 sections

ANSI MSDS SECTION I & II SECTION I SECTION II Chemical Product & Company Identification Synonyms CAS No Molecular Weight Chemical Formula Product Codes SECTION II Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous 16 sections 1. Who makes it, where are they located, how to contact them Lists other names of chemical, Lists the chemical abstract series number (eliminates guess work about synonyms) Formula and mw All to help you determine if this is really the chemical you are dealing with 2. List of any hazardous chemicals in product Components % make up (range)

ANSI MSDS SECTION III Hazard Identification Potential Health Effects Inhalation Ingestion Skin Contact Eye Contact Chronic Exposure Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions Hazard Identification Emergency Overview Health Rating Flammability Rating Reactivity Rating Contact Rating Lab Protective Equip Storage Color Code 3. Explains potential hazard associated with product

ANSI MSDS SECTION IV & V SECTION IV SECTION V First Aid Measures Inhalation Ingestion Skin Contact Eye Contact SECTION V Fire Fighting Measures Fire Explosion Fire Extinguishing Media Special Information 4. First Aid for typical routes of exposure 5. Fire Fighting What types of extinguishers/materials to use in case of fire, explosion, and other special circumstances

ANSI MSDS SECTION VI, VII, VIII Accidental Release Measures SECTION VII Handling & Storage SECTION VIII Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits Ventilation System Personal Respirators Skin Protection Eye Protection 6. What to do if chemical is released to environment (indoor/outdoor) 7. How to handle product, special storage arrangements 8. What type of protective equipment to use range from gloves and goggles to full body apron and face shield. Covers the main routes of exposure again (eyes, skin, breathing, ingesting)

ANSI MSDS SECTION IX & X SECTION X SECTION IX Stability and Reactivity Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Incompatibilities Conditions to Avoid SECTION IX Properties Appearance Odor Solubility Specific Gravity pH % Volatiles by volume Boiling Point Melting Point Vapor Density (Air=1) Evaporation Rate(BuAc=1) Vapor Pressure 9. Physical properties of product Helps in the identification of situations to avoid (i.e. with a low flash point <140F, avoid heat) 10. Stability and Reactivity -What happens over time, will it convert to something that is more hazardous or less hazardous. -What will it do when exposed to something, what type of reaction will take place, will it form acid, base or something really nasty

ANSI MSDS SECTION XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV SECTION XIV Transportation Information Domestic (Land, D.O.T.) International (Water, I.M.O.) Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class UN/NA Information reported for product/size SECTION XV Regulatory Information Chemical Inventory Status Federal, State & Int. Regulations SECTION XI Toxicological Information SECTION XII Ecological Information Environmental Fate Environmental Toxicity SECTION XIII Disposal Considerations 11. How toxic is it 12. How bad is it to the ecology (wildlife) Where does it go 13. How to get rid of used product 14. Transportation regulations, labeling and restrictions 15. Regulatory Information, what lists is the product on EPA, OSHA

ANSI MSDS SECTION XVI Other Information NFPA Ratings Label Hazard Warning Label Precautions Label First Aid Product Use Revision Information Disclaimer Prepared by 16. Other useful information with out a home

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM HMIS/NFPA Health Fire Reactivity Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 4 = Severe Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 2 = Moderate Hazard 1 = Slight Hazard 0 = Minimal Hazard PPE = If not listed here, see section 8 The Quick Check and what the numbers mean

WHAT IS MISSING FROM MSDS Operating Conditions Equipment Concentrations Temperatures Time Substrate Contaminants Technical Data Sheets This information is related to cleaning products. The missing information can usually be found on the Technical Data Sheets.

Getting Chemical Information TURI – Chemical Factsheets-www.turi.org/community Toxicological, Occupational, Medical, & Environmental Series (TOMES) Database Merck Chemical Index Listing of chemicals and their properties Helps to fill any missing or misunderstood information Merck Index provides more scientific information about the constituents of the product you are looking at. TOMES, provides a lot of information about products in several areas of interest

Getting Chemical Information Toxnet http://toxnet.nlm.hih.gov New Jersey Chemical Factsheets http://www.state.nj.us.health/eoh/rtkweb/rtkhsfs.htm Extoxnet – pesticide information profiles, chemical factsheets http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/ Merck Index provides more scientific information about the constituents of the product you are looking at. TOMES, provides a lot of information about products in several areas of interest

NFPA Rating The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a system for indicating the health, flammability and reactivity hazards of chemicals.

General Rating System- Labels Health (Blue) 4 Danger - May be fatal on short exposure. Specialized protective equipment required 3 Warning - Corrosive or toxic. Avoid skin contact or inhalation 2 Warning - May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed 1 Caution - May be irritating 0 Safe - No unusual hazard Sample, showing different sections

SPILL CLEAN-UP Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the time of the spill. Major spills may require special treatment, equipment or emergency assistance. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as rubber gloves and goggles, shall be available to juveniles and staff when dealing with hazardous materials. An approved spill kit should be readily available to all staff. When necessary, report the chemical spill and call 911 if there are any injuries. When necessary, restrict access to the spill area. If the spilled chemical is flammable, make sure that there is no smoking in the area and turn off machinery and other power equipment.

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS FIRST - Remember Universal Precautions!! All blood/body fluids should be treated as contaminated. Utilize spill kits and PPE. Follow proper disposal of infectious waste procedures. Laundry may require a different procedure. Wash hands after handling any blood/body fluids and after removing gloves.

HAND WASHING Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. Wash your hands often and thoroughly, paying special attention to the area around and under your fingernails. Wash Hands: When arriving to work. Before and after eating. After using the restroom. After removing gloves. Before leaving work at the end of the day. Gloves are not a substitute for routine hand washing - rather an added protection.

DISPOSAL OF INFECTIOUS WASTE Blood and body fluid spills are to be placed in a bio-hazard (red) trash bag. The bag, then placed in the appropriate container for its disposal.

BLOOD/BODY FLUID SOILED LAUNDRY Linens and clothing contaminated with blood, excessive body fluids or other potentially infectious materials should be handled as little as possible, with minimum agitation, to prevent exposure to personnel and environment. The contaminated laundry should then be placed in the appropriate bag, so that it is easily identifiable, and sent out to the laundry service.

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