HEALTH AND SAFETY
RIGHT TO KNOW LAW Hazard Communication Act of 1983 Places some responsibility on Employer Places some responsibility on Employee
RIGHT TO KNOW: Hazards you may face on the job About hazardous materials and how to protect yourself You cannot be fired or discriminated against for requesting information
HAZARDOUS WASTE Know what to do in an emergency Understand labeling and MSDS Know locations of hazardous materials Written Hazard Communication Program Employers must provide protection YOU must use protective gear
Material Safety Data Sheet Information not found on warning labels Types of Hazard, symptoms, prevention, first aid, storage, packaging….. All chemicals used, must be listed Must be kept in clearly marked binder Available for all to see Mgmt must keep up to date
PRODUCT WARNING LABEL
WARNING SIGNS FOUND ON PRODUCT LABELS CORROSIVE FLAMMABLE TOXIC REACTIVE
TOXIC LABELS Tells of symptoms you may feel First Aid What to expect: ILLNESS OR DEATH
REACTIVE LABELS Stability Reaction with other chemicals What reaction to expect
CORROSIVE LABELS What will happen
WARNING SYMPTOMS DISCOMFORT, HEADACHES BREATHING RESISTANCE FATIGUE RESTRICTED MOVEMENT POOR VISION ODOR, TASTE, OR IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT, OR LUNGS
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear Safety Glasses! Eye wash locations Wear gloves Wash basins Wear proper clothing Respirators
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE READ PRODUCT LABELS AND MSDS FOLLOW CODES AND REGULATIONS USE APPROVED STORAGE CABINETS USE GROUND STRAPS USE APPROVED CONTAINERS INSPECT CONTAINERS
SPILLS REACT QUICKLY USE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT USE CORRECT MATERIAL TO ABSORB SPILL DO NOT ALLOW TO ENTER DRAIN NOTIFY OTHERS DISPOSE OF PROPERLY
LEGAL DISPOSAL METHODS
WASTE DISPOSAL WASTE IS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CANNOT BE POURED DOWN DRAINS STORED SEPARATE FOR SOLVENT -BORNE WASTE NON-CORROSIVE CONTAINERS USE LICENSED WASTE FACILITY KEEP RECORDS