1. Hazard Communication
OSHA Standard
29 CFR

2. Introduction
The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards.
That’s your Right-To-Know!

3. Purpose
The standard was developed to make sure that everyone who works with any hazardous chemical is aware of the hazards and the necessary precautions.

4. The Standard applies to
Chemical Manufacturers
Employers
Employees

5. Chemical Manufacturers
Must determine the physical and health hazards of the products they make and provide that information to users.
OSHA requires that the following information be included on all labels:
Product name
A warning statement, message or symbol
Manufactures of hazardous chemical include a statement describing safe handling procedures.

6. Employees
Must use their Right-to-Know knowledge to stay safe and healthy on the job.

7. Why learn about chemicals?
Chemicals have many valuable uses and are used often.
But many chemicals also have hazards that can present risks to health and safety when they’re used on the job.

8. Chemical Hazards
Health
Physical

9. Health Hazards Acute Health Problems Chronic Health Problems
symptoms show up immediately after exposure
Chronic Health Problems
problems develop gradually from prolonged or repeated exposure

10. Physical Hazards Sudden release of pressure (explosion)
Flammable (catches fire easily)
Reactive (unstable chemicals)

11. Routes of Entry Inhalation Ingestion Injection
Skin Contact or Absorption

12. 5 Main Areas of Haz Com Inventory Labeling Material Safety Data Sheets
Written Program
Education and Training

13. Inventory
Materials Inventory – Here is a list of the hazardous materials commonly used in a homecare setting.
Albuteral sulfate
Alcohol
Oxygen
Vinegar
Hydrogen peroxide
Tobramycin
Intal
Control 111
Mercury
Bleach
And various household cleaners

14. Labeling
Every container of hazardous chemicals is labeled by the manufacturer.
Labels make it easy to find at a glance the chemical’s possible hazards and basic steps to take to protect yourself against those risks.

15. Parts of a Label Identity Name and Address of the Manufacturer
Physical Hazards
Health Hazards
Proper Storage and Handling

16. Parts of a Label 0 = no danger 4 = highest danger Blue - Health
Red – Flammability
Yellow – Reactivity
White – Protective Equipment and Other
Scale 0-4
0 = no danger
4 = highest danger

17. Before you move, handle or open a chemical container, READ THE LABEL and follow the instructions.

18. Material Safety Data Sheets
Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer
Available for every hazardous chemical or substance
Contains information that:
Enables you to prepare for safe day-to-day use
Enables you to respond in emergencies

19. Contents of MSDS -Health hazard data -Reactivity data
Chemical name
Company information
Hazardous ingredients
Physical characteristics
Fire and explosion data
-Health hazard data
-Reactivity data
-Special precautions
Safe handling practices
PPE
What to do in case of spills or leaks

20. Location of MSDS
The pertinent MSDS sheets for each case will be found in the article binder
Here is an example MSDS

21. Written Program PNS must have a written Hazard Communication Program
Inform employees about standard
Information and training on the Hazard Communication program
Must be available to all employees

22. Education & Training
PNS must provide employees with education and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the work area.

23. Summary
You have a right to know about the chemical hazards in your workplace.
And you have a duty to use that right to learn about and protect yourself from those hazards.

24. After completing the training module, please take the corresponding quiz, and complete the acknowledgement found under “Educational” on the PNS Website.