HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Most Frequently Cited Violations In The Workplace n Written Hazard Program n Information & Training n Material Safety Data Sheets

The basic goal of the Hazard Communication standard is to be sure employers, employees and students know about work hazards and how to protect themselves. The basic goal of the Hazard Communication standard is to be sure employers, employees and students know about work hazards and how to protect themselves.

n Identify and list hazardous chemicals in the workplace. n Obtain MSDS’s and labels for each hazardous chemical. CHLORINE BENZINE LEAD ASBESTOS SILICATES FORMALDEHYDE

Written Hazard Communication Program Develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written, comprehensive Hazard Communication Program that includes provisions for: Develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written, comprehensive Hazard Communication Program that includes provisions for: n Inventory Of Hazardous Chemicals n Container Labeling n Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) n Training Program

The written program contains the following: n A list of hazardous chemicals used in the lab. n A description of the system used to ensure that all incoming hazardous chemicals are checked for proper labels and MSDSs. n Description of system for labeling hazardous chemicals. n Description of how hazardous chemical information will be communicated.

n Description of how employees/students will be informed of hazards. n Information and training requirements of the hazard communication standards. n Location and specifics of the written program. n List of hazardous chemicals and where used: –specific hazards –proper use and handling

n How to read and use labels and MSDSs. n How to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the lab. MSDS Visual appearance Smell

n Measures that can be taken to protect against hazards. n Method used to communicate hazards associated with the chemicals used. n Develop a method to record who has received training.

Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals n List includes other substances that may be generated by an operation or process. n An MSDS must be available for each chemical listed.

Material Safety Data Sheets n Copies are to be readily accessible in the lab.

n An MSDS is available for each substance listed on the inventory. n All MSDSs are reviewed to make sure that they are complete. n Documentation is available to indicate efforts to obtain MSDSs.

n Specific chemical identity n Common names n Physical & chemical characteristics n Known acute and chronic health effects n Related health information n Primary routes of entry n Exposure limits n Whether the chemical is a carcinogen n Precautionary measures n Emergency and first aid procedures n Procedures for spills and clean up MSDS Labels Include the Following Information

Container Labeling n All containers must be properly labeled, tagged or marked. –Identify chemical contained –Show hazard warnings appropriate for employee protection. » »Must be legible » »Must be in English » »Must be prominently displayed

n The name on the container corresponds with the name on the inventory list and product MSDS. n A review system has been established to ensure that all labels are correct and up to date. n All labels contain an appropriate warning of any physical and/or health hazards. n All labels contain the name and address of the manufacturer and/or responsible party.