1. Hazard Communication
Rich Lobdell
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2. Introduction… Hazard Communication Standard
Established in 1983 by OSHA
Also known as the “Right to know” standard
Companies that produce or use hazardous materials must provide employees with information and training on proper use and handling of hazardous materials
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3. Introduction
Hazard communications standards came about after CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response , Compensation and Liability Act) of 1980
Also known as the Superfund Act
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
Love Canal got everything started in Love Canal is located by Niagara Falls, New York. Originally conceived to bypass the Niagara Falls and provide hydroelectric power to the area back in 1890, however only about 1 mile was ever dug. City of Niagara used the canal as a landfill. The US Army used it to dispose of waste from experiments in chemical warfare, later Hooker Chemicals and Plastics Corporation (subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum) acquired the site and dumped tons of toxic waste at the site. Later on the site was reclaimed and a subdivision was built on top.
CERCLA was a direct result of Love Canal. Established a tax on chemical and petroleum industries to be placed in a trust fund for cleaning up abandoned waste sites.
SARA stressed permanent solutions and required Superfund to consider other State and Federal environmental laws and regulations. It also expanded the fund to 9 billion dollars.
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4. Overview Hazard Communication is your “Right to Know”
Hazard Communication is your responsibility
Yourself
Co-workers
Your family
The public
The environment
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5. 5 Elements of Hazard Communication
Materials Inventory
Material Safety Data Sheets
Labeling
Training
Written Program
Materials Inventory- list of all hazardous materials in the work area
MSDS- detailed description of each hazardous material in the materials inventory
Labeling- containers must be labeled to identify hazardous materials and warn of potential harm
Written Program- a written program must be in place to tie all of the elements together
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6. Labels 1st step in using Hazardous Materials safely
OSHA requires all Hazardous Materials to be labeled
Containers
Batch tickets
Placards
Portable container for immediate use by an employee performing a transfer operation is the only exception
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7. All Labels Must Contain
Product Name
Warning statement, message or symbol
Commercial labels must include:
Name of Manufacturer
Address of Manufacturer
Most Manufacturers include safe handling procedures
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8. Warning Statements Danger Warning Caution
Can cause serious injury or death
Warning
Can cause potentially serious injury or death
Caution
Can cause potentially moderate injury
Moderate risk, Serious risk, Major risk…
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9. HMIS Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification System
National Paint and Coating Association
HMIS III
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10. NFR Labeling System National Fire Rating
National Fire Protection Association
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11. HMIG Labeling System Hazardous Materials Identification Guide
Lab Safety Supply
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12. Hazard Classes Health- represented by BLUE
Flammability- represented by RED
Reactivity- represented by YELLOW
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13. Hazard Class Number System
Each Hazard Class has a number to denote the severity of the hazard
0 through 4
0 the least hazardous
4 the most hazardous
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14. Health Hazard 0 – No hazard 1 – Slight hazard 2 – Dangerous
3 – Extreme danger
4 - Deadly
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15. Flammability Hazard 0 – Will not burn 1 – Ignites above 200° F
2 – Ignites below 200° F
3 – Ignites below 100° F
4 – Ignites below 73° F
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16. Reactivity Hazard 0 – Stable 1 – Normally stable 2 – Unstable
3 – Explosive
4 – May detonate
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17. Special Hazards Determine what PPE will be required: Water Reactive
Corrosive
Radioactive
ACD- acid
ALK- alkali
Oxidizer
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18. Material Safety Data Sheets
Identify name of substance
Physical hazards
Health hazards
Route of entry
Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
Carcinogenic factors
Handout – photocopies of MSDS
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19. Material Safety Data Sheets
Safe handling procedures
Date of sheet preparation
Control measures – PPE
1st Aid procedures (Emergency Phone #’s)
Contact info (for preparer of sheet)
Special instructions
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20. MSDS Always a good idea to check the label on any product before use
Refer to the MSDS whenever:
You are using a product for the 1st time
You have experienced a spill
You have any question about health or physical hazards
You have a questions about appropriate PPE
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21. It’s your Responsibility
MSDS
Not only your Right
It’s your Responsibility
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22. Terms Toxicity – the ability of a substance to cause a harmful effect
Dose – the amount of exposure to a toxin
Hazard Exposure – the toxicity of a substance in conjunction with the dose
Any substance can be toxic at a high enough dose. Even water. A 28 year old Woman died as the result of drinking too much water while competing in a contest held by a California radio station. No Wee for a Wii (Nintendo). She was trying to win the game for her kids.
Water intoxication or hyper hydration causes the electrolytes in the body to get out of kilter (way too low/liter of water). Cells in the body break down, particularly brain cells, resulting in coma and eventually death.
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23. More Terms
TWA – Time Weighted Average – established to limit the amount of exposure over an 8 hour period
Acute health hazard – effects are immediately recognized
Chronic health hazard – effects can take years or even decades to be realized
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24. Hazard Potential
Hazard potential is the likelihood that a substance will cause an ill effect at a given dose
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25. Routes of Exposure Inhalation: Absorption:
Most common route – breathing in mists, vapors, fumes,dust
Respirator
Absorption:
Absorbing substance (mercury, nitro-glycerin, Bio Spot Flea & Tick Control for Dogs) through skin or eyes
Rubber gloves, PPE (proper clothing)
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26. Routes of Exposure Injection: Ingestion:
To force a substance through the skin
Work practices, PPE
Ingestion:
To eat a substance, either knowingly or not
Good hygiene, wash hands and face, don’t use tobacco around hazardous substances, eat in designated areas only
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27. 2 Major types of Hazard Health Hazards Physical Hazards 2/19/2019
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28. Health Hazards
Corrosives – cause tissue damage on contact with skin or eyes
Primary Irritants – cause intense redness or swelling on contact / no permanent damage
Sensitizers – cause allergic skin or lung reactions
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29. Health Hazards Acutely Toxic Materials – adverse effects at low doses
Carcinogens – may cause cancer
Teratogens – may cause birth defects
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30. Health Hazards
Organ Specific Health Hazards – may cause damage to a specific organ:
Skin
Liver
Lungs
Blood
Reproductive System
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31. Health Hazards Bio-hazards: Virus Bacteria Lions Tigers And Bears
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32. Health Hazards Radiation hazards 2/19/2019 High Plains Power
The list goes on and on: hepatotoxins pertaining to the liver, nephrotoxins pertaining to the kidneys (nephritic or renal), dermatotoxins pertaining to the skin.
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34. Physical Hazards Fire
Flammables: gas, liquid or solid – ignites easily – liquid flammables have flashpoints below 100° F
Combustibles: similar to flammables – don’t ignite quite as easily – flashpoint above 100° F
Pyrophorics: can spontaneously combust at temperatures below 130° F
Flashpoint is the lowest temp at which a vapor formed above a pool of liquid will ignite at 1 atmosphere.
Starting at a point 50 degrees F below flashpoint a fluid is heated at a rate of 10 degrees/min. A pilot light is swept over the surface of the liquid in 5 degree intervals until the material exhibits a flash. The procedure continues until the sample continues to burn for at least 5 seconds, thus establishing the firepoint.
Another flammability property of a fluid is auto-ignition temperature. It is much higher than flash point and it represents the temperature at which the fluid will ignite with no external source of ignition.
Pyrophoric solids include magnesium, phosphorous, plutonium and uranium
Pyrophoric liquids are often water reactive as well. Hydrazine is an example.
Pyrophorics require a class D fire extinguisher.
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35. Physical Hazards Explosives
Explosives: release tremendous amounts of energy in a short period of time – heat, light, pressure
Water Reactives: may explode or release a flammable gas
Unstable Reactives: may become self-reactive when subjected to shock, pressure or temperature
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36. Physical Hazards Oxidizers
Oxidizers: cause other substances to burn more easily through chemical reaction
Organic Peroxides: contain oxygen – powerful oxidizers
Oxidizers include chemicals such as chlorates, peroxide compounds, nitrous oxide and bleach.
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37. Physical Hazards Pressure
Cylinders: gases such as oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, etc. stored under great pressure
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38. Hazard Control Product substitution Engineering controls
Safe work practices
PPE
Training and Communication
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39. Hazard Control Environmental monitoring Personal monitoring
Obtain and read MSDS
Limit volume of Hazardous Materials
Store incompatible chemicals in different locations
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40. High Plains Power MSDS 3E Company Fax-back service 1-800-451-8346
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