1. Hazard Communication
Training

2. Welcome Please Sign In One set for each group:
SDS for all chemicals we use
Pictogram Guide
SDS Information Guide
Copy of Company Hazard Communication Program

3. Introductions
Names Experience working with chemicals?

4. Learning Objectives
Understand the general requirements of the Hazard Communication Standards
Understand how to locate, read, and understand labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Understand the hazards chemicals present in the workplace and how to protect yourself
Understand how our company’s Hazard Communication Program works and where you can access it

5. Learning Objective 1: Understand the general requirements of the Hazard Communication Standards

6. What is the Hazard Communication Standard?
• A system which ensures that chemical manufacturers, distributors, employers, and workers all have standardized, up-to-date information on the hazardous chemicals we use
• Employers will use a Hazard Communication Program to make sure employees understand risks of chemicals in the workplace
Allows us to prevent harmful exposure to chemicals we use

7. Why is the hazard communication standard important?
You have a right to know what you are being exposed to in the workplace
If workers and employers understand the risks of chemicals, we can reduce exposure-related illnesses
Has anyone ever been in a situation where they were told to use a chemical in the workplace without training or warning on its potential hazards?
How did it make you feel? What happened? What are the potential dangers of that situation?
Since the Hazard Communication Standard was introduced in 1983, acute illnesses and injuries due to chemical exposures in the workplace has decreased 42% (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

8. Why are we doing training now?
Labels and SDSs are changing
MSDS is now SDS
Labelling requirements have changed
So you can understand the new, standardized of labels on hazardous materials and hazard communication process policy adopted by all chemical manufacturers, distributors, importers, employers and workers
OSHA Regulations 

9. Who needs to comply with the new HCS program?
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors
Employers
Employees

10. What are the responsibilities of chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors?
• Communicate the hazards of their products using a set of specific labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and recommending safety measures for end users. • Must ensure that the containers of these hazardous chemicals are labeled when shipped, and that customers, like our company, not only receive SDSs upon purchase, but also as they are updated

11. What are the responsibilities of Employers?
• Have a written hazard communication program • Have a list of the hazardous chemicals used in the workplace • Ensure containers are labelled • Make sure Safety Data Sheets are maintained for hazardous chemicals • Train workers on the Hazard Communication Program elements, and how to protect themselves against overexposure in the workplace

12. What are the responsibilities of Employees?
• Understand the general requirements of the Hazard Communication Standards • Understand how to locate, read, and understand labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) • Understand the hazards chemicals present in the workplace and how to protect yourself • Understand how our company’s Hazard Communication Program works and where you can access it

13. Quiz your partner …
What are the main responsibilities of chemical manufacturers?
Why are the new standards good for employees and employers?
What are employer responsibilities?
What are two pieces of written information we have to provide employees?

14. Program overview

15. Learning Objective 2: how to locate, read, and understand labels and Safety Data Sheets

16. Reading & understanding Labels
Why do we need training on how to read a label?
HazCom 2012 regulations have significantly changed labelling requirements
Labels are now more standardized and easier to understand
Snapshot of hazards and protective information
Summary
What is the role of labels in the workplace?
Summary of information on SDS
Where can I find labels?
Labels must be on the immediate container of every hazardous chemical

17. What information is required on labels?
Label Elements
Product Identifier
Signal Word
Hazard Statement
Pictogram(s)
Precautionary Statement(s)
Name, address, and phone number of responsible party

18. Label element: Product Identifier
Any chemical, common, or trade name that the chemical manufacturer or importer uses on the label
Must also appear on the SDS

19. Label element: Signal Word
“Signal word” means a word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard
The signal words used in this section are “danger” and “warning.”
“Danger” is used for more severe hazards
“Warning” is used for less severe hazards

20. Label element: Hazard Statement
“Hazard statement” means a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard
Example: Fatal if swallowed (Acute Oral Toxicity)
Harmful  Toxic  Fatal

21. Label element: PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
“Precautionary statement” means a phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling
Example: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product
Example: Keep container tightly closed

22. Label element: Pictogram
“Pictogram” means a composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements, such as a border, background pattern, or color, that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical
Any pictogram in a red diamond frame means the product is hazardous
Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for application to a hazard category

23. Label element: Pictogram

24. Reading & understanding Safety Data sheets (sds)
Where are the SDSs located?
Hard copies will be kept on every job site, in the job binder.
Digital copies will be posted on the Company Website / Employee Portal
Are updated periodically in both locations

25. What information is on the SDS?
Identification
Hazard Identification
Composition / information on ingredients
First aid
Firefighting
Accidental release measures
Handling and storage
Exposure Control / Personal Protection
Physical and Chemical properties
Stability and reactivity
Toxicological Information
Ecological Information
Disposal Considerations
Transport Information
Regulatory Information
Other information
Which are the most important to us?
Relevant info is at the beginning
12-16 are optional

26. Reading safety data sheets

27. Section 1: identification

28. Section 2: hazard identification

29. Section 3: composition / information on ingredients

30. Section 4: first aid

31. Section 5: firefighting measures

32. Section 6: accidental release measures

33. Section 7: handling and storage

34. Section 8: exposure controls / personal protection

35. Section 9: physical & chemical properties

36. Section 10: stability and reactivity

37. Section 11: toxicological information

38. Section 12: ecological information

39. Section 13: disposal considerations

40. Section 14: transport information

41. Section 15: regulatory information

42. Section 16: other information

43. Learning Objective 3: Understand the hazards present in the workplace & how to protect yourself

44. What chemicals do we use?
Simple Green
No-Ox
PVC Cement
Cadweld
Cold Galv
Spray Paint

45. simple green What are the hazards? When do we use it?
Section 4: upset stomach
Section 7: Ventilation and heat
Section 8: PPE
When do we use it?
Cleaning the shelter
Ventilation
How do you protect Yourself?
Fresh air

46. no-ox What are the hazards? When do we use it?
Section 4: skin irritation; do not ingest or put in your eyes.
Section 8: Safety goggles, gloves, wash hands
When do we use it?
Electrical work
How do you protect Yourself?
Use eye protection and gloves.
Wash your hands after use and before eating, drinking, smoking

47. pvc cement What are the hazards? When do we use it?
Electrical Conduit
How do you protect Yourself?
Ventilation
Rubber gloves
Keep away from flames

48. cadweld What are the hazards? When do we use it?
Section 3: burns
Section 4: protect eyes and skin
Section 6: Ventilation, eye protection, respirators
Section 7: use as directed; store in a clean dry and secure location.
Section 11: what dangers does this present to users’ health?
When do we use it?
Electrical Conduit
How do you protect Yourself?
Ventilation
Rubber gloves
Keep away from flames

49. cold galvanizing compound
What are the hazards?
Section 3: inhalation, eyes, skin, ingestion
Section 4: No ingestion
Section 5: flammable!! Do not puncture. Use fire extinguisher.
Section 6: Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth – not combustible material
When do we use it?
Treating exposed metal
How do you protect Yourself?
Ventilation
Rubber gloves
Keep away from flames

50. Spray paint What are the hazards? When do we use it?
Section 3: inhalation, eyes, skin, ingestion
Section 4: No ingestion
Section 5: flammable!! Do not puncture. Use fire extinguisher.
Section 6: Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth – not combustible material
When do we use it?
Painting equipment
How do you protect Yourself?
Ventilation
Rubber gloves
Keep away from flames

51. Learning Objective 4 understand how our Hazard communication program works & where you can access it

52. How does it work?

53. Assign responsibility
Natasha Smith (971)

54. Where can you access it? SDSs On Job Site in Job binder
On Website / Employee Portal
Updated as soon as we use new chemicals
Contact me if you see new chemicals being used that we don’t have an SDS for
Labels
Originals on shipping containers
Contact me if they aren’t up to date, are missing, etc.
Written Hazard Communication Program

55. References
OSHA. “Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers that Use Hazardous Chemicals” OSHA.com. Web. 15 May 2014