Subpart D Hazard Communication These handouts and documents with attachments are not final, complete, or definitive instruments. This information is for guidance purposes only. You should independently verify and satisfy yourself as to its accuracy. The AHBSIF does not assume any liability for damages arising from the use of this information or exhibits and attachments thereto and renders no opinion that any of the terms, conditions, and/or cited federal standards in this document and the exhibits and attachments should be explicitly followed by the fund member. Seek specific guidance from the appropriate regulator (OSHA) or professional advisor.

The Four Basic Requirements  A Written Program  Contains information on how the employer will meet the requirements of the standard  Container Labeling  Labels must include information such as the name of the material, manufacturer’s name and address, and hazard warnings  (MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets  Contain all important information on a material and must be accessible to employees at any time  Employee Training  Employees learn the characteristics of the materials they work with

The Written Plan  A Written Plan must address the following issues;  Procedures  Related Safety & Health Issues  Training  Chemical Inventory  Labeling Procedures

The Written Plan  What are the chemicals on the job or in the shop?  Who will be exposed to what?  Are the employees trained prior to work?  What is the procedure for clean-up?  What is the procedure for first-aid and emergency contact?

Container Labeling  It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all containers of hazardous substances in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked  A label must include;  Identity of the substance  Directions for use, handling, & storage  Hazard warnings  Never remove a label  Container size is irrelevant, all containers must be labeled  The only labeling exception is “Immediate Use”, employee has 100% control of material.

Interpreting the Label  What is the difference between Flammability and Combustibility?  Flammability – has a low flashpoint and can be ignited easily  Example: Gasoline  Combustibility – has a high flash point  Example: Diesel Fuel

Materials Labeling The NFPA Placard Fire Hazard 4 – Below 73°F 3 – Below 100°F 2 – Above 100°F 1 – Above 200°F 0 – Will Not Burn Health Hazard 4 – Deadly 3 – Extremely Dangerous 2 – Hazardous 1 – Slightly Hazardous 0 – Normal Material Reactivity 4 – Detonate 3 – Shock and Heat may Detonate 2 – Violent Chemical Change 1 – Unstable if Heated 0 - Stable Specific Hazard ACID – Acid COR – Corrosive OXY - Oxidizer The placard is used on all storage tanks and transfer containers (gas cans, storage vessels).

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets  Many different arrangements, but all provide the same information.  Often more technical than labels.  Individual companies are responsible for providing their share of MSDS on a multi-employer work site.

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets ► Small quantities of (household use) products purchased from retail stores do not require an MSDS, unless exposure is increased and constant. ► If a supplier will not provide an MSDS, they are required to tell you how to get it. ► It is good practice to carry an MSDS manual in a field vehicle, but not necessary. It must be accessible to an OSHA inspector during the shift. Faxing from the main office is acceptable.

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets  Materials and Chemicals that require MSDS: Paint & Stains Brick & Block Fuels & Lubricants Sheetrock Solvents Compressed Gas Pesticides, Insecticides Welding Rods AdhesivesInsulation Cleaning Agents Treated Lumber

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets The MSDS gives vital information on the behavior of a material;  Physical Data  Reactivity with other chemicals  Emergency First-Aid Procedures  Hazard Information  Prolonged and Acute Health Effects

Employee Training  Employees must be trained on every new chemical in which they come in contact  Acute and chronic health effects  Proper handling and use  Proper storage  Clean-Up procedures  Proper disposal  Accessing information (MSDS Manual)

Common Job-Site Exposures  Sheetrock work – sanding and cutting  Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping – fertilizers and fuels  Masonry - cutting and mixing  Insulation - blown and batting, cutting or spraying installation  Fabrication or repair - compressed gas welding rods  Pest control - mixing and spraying  Carpentry – cutting, sanding, installation

Hazard Communication Checklist  Inventory of Chemicals Used  Obtain all MSDS  Identify MSDS Storage Location  Employees Know Location of MSDS  All Containers Labeled  Match Chemicals With Exposures  Safe Work Practices for Each Chemical  Employees Educated on Potential Exposures  Employees Trained on Use of Material  Notify Other Contractors When Necessary