1. Hazard Communication
GENERAL 1

2. Introduction
The purpose of this training is to familiarize you with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 2

3. Overview What is Hazard Communication?
What are the program requirements?
Training requirements
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Labeling
What are the hazards?
Health & Physical
Routes of exposure/entry
Protective measures
Inventory requirements
What now? 3

4. What is Hazard Communication?
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR – “Right to Know” went into effect in November 1985
The purpose of Hazcom is to communicate hazards associated with the workplace to employees
You, as an employee, have a Right to Know about the hazards in your work area and the potential effects of these hazards upon your health and safety 4

5. Key Elements of the Hazard Communication Standard
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is composed of five key elements. These five key elements are:
Written Program - A written program must be developed which ties all of the below elements together
Material Safety Data Sheets - A detailed description of each hazardous material listed in the Materials Inventory
Labeling - Containers of hazardous materials must have labels which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to employees
Training - All employees must be trained to identify and work safely with hazardous materials
Materials Inventory and Hazard Assessment - A list of the hazardous materials and other physical hazards present in your work area 6

6. Hazard Communication Program
Written program must include:
Employee training information
Information regarding non-routine hazards
Methods of informing employers of other workers (contractors) 7

7. Hazard Communication Program
Marquette’s written Hazard Communication Program is accessible at:
Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Zilber Hall, Suite 212 8

8. The First Step
Hazardous materials (chemical products) and physical hazards (radiation, lasers, vibration, etc.) are everywhere. It has been estimated that over a half million chemical products are used by business and industry every year. Some of these hazards pose little danger to you, while others are deadly
Modern manufacturing would not be possible without chemicals and processes. However, like machinery or electrical equipment, you must know how to use chemicals safely
The first step in using chemicals and processes safely is to recognize those materials and processes that may be hazardous to your health or physical safety 10

9. What is a “hazardous chemical”?
A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do harm to your body.
Most industrial chemicals can harm you at some level.
It depends how much gets into your body.

10. Chemicals Are Everywhere
Examples:
Cleaning solvents
Lubricants
Fuels
Pressurized containers

11. Training Requirements11

12. Training
Employee training is an integral part of the hazard communication program
Hazard Communication – General overview training
This PowerPoint presentation serves as a general overview training of the MU Hazard Communication program
Hazard Communication – Site specific training
In addition to the general overview training you will receive site specific training from your supervisor. This training will include specific hazards in your work area, and methods to reduce hazards (engineering controls, administrative controls, product substitution, and personal protective equipment) 12

13. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)13

14. MSDS Reference that identifies chemical characteristics and hazards
Must have one for each hazardous chemical used in the work area
MSDS can be accessed through MU’s chemical inventory system CisPro
Must be accessible to all employees whenever they are in their work area 14

15. Material Safety Data Sheets http://cispro.mu.edu/

16. Material Safety Data Sheet

17. MSDS Information
The MSDS contains information specific to the chemical it references. Information includes:
Section 1: Identification of chemical
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Section 3: Physical Data
Section 4: Fire & Explosion Data
Section 5: Health Hazards
Section 6: Reactivity
Section 7: Personal Protective Equipment
Section 8: Spills & Leak Procedures
Section 9: Handling & Storage
Note: The section identification (1-9) will always be the same, the only difference will be the information contained within each section will be specific for the chemical the MSDS is referencing 16

18. MSDSs – what information do they have?
Names of hazardous chemicals in a product,
Physical and chemical properties of the product,
Physical hazards of working with the product,
Health hazards of working with the product (including signs and symptoms of overexposures),
Acetone
Flammable & highly volatile
Burns
Headaches, eye irritation

19. Material safety data sheets (continued)
The main way the chemical enters the body,
The legal limit allowed in the air
If the chemical is a carcinogen
Precautions for safe use of the hazardous chemical,
Inhalation
750 ppm No
Use with adequate ventilation, keep away from open flame

20. Material safety data sheets (continued)
Wear respirator, rubber gloves
Exposure control methods, including personal protective equipment,
Emergency and first aid procedures,
The date the MSDS was prepared or revised,
Name, address and phone number of the person responsible for the information in the MSDS.
Eyes: flush with water for 15 minutes
1996
John Doe 1234 Maple St. Anywhere, USA

21. How to find MSDS
Go online to access the MSDS for chemicals in your work area
Take time to read the MSDS which describe the hazardous materials present in your work area
Remember, knowing where MSDS are located and how to use them is your responsibility; it is part of your job 19

22. Labeling 20

23. What must be labeled? Exception:
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that ALL hazardous materials be labeled.
Exception:
Hazardous chemicals in portable containers which are for the immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer is the exception to this rule 21

24. Basic Label Information
OSHA requires that the following information be included on ALL labels:
Identity of Hazardous Chemical(s)
2. Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the Hazcom program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the health and physical hazards of the hazardous chemical
3. Name and address of the chemical manufacture, importer, or other responsible party 22

25. What is on the product label?
The manufacturer,
The name of the product,
a hazard warning,

26. Labels Labels warn of potential dangers
Labels are not intended to be the sole source of information
Labels serve as an immediate warning 23

27. Container Labels Check labels prior to use for:
Identity of chemical
Name and address of manufacturer
Appropriate hazard warnings
All containers must be labeled
Regard unlabeled containers as dangerous
Do not remove labels

28. For example, the key word "DANGER" means:
Key Words
As you read labels, you will see key words which signal you that you should take extra care when handling a particular hazardous material. These key words include:
CAUTION MODERATE RISK WARNING
DANGER SERIOUS RISK MAJOR RISK
For example, the key word "DANGER" means:
Immediate harm, long term effects, or death may occur
Chemicals may be toxic, corrosive, or flammable
Protective equipment and/or clothing may be required 26

29. Labeling Requirements
Ensure labels do not come off, become smudged or unreadable
For hard-to-label containers, use:
signs or placards
process sheets 24

30. MU’s Approved Labeling System
MU USES A LABELING COMBINATION OF:
Primary Labeling
Maintaining labels provided by the manufactures; suppliers
Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Global Mark labeling system, Wehr Life Sciences 27

31. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Color coded, numerical rating system
Will be located near main entrances, fire alarm panels, or on outside entrance doors
Provide at-a-glance hazard information

32. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
Blue = Health
Red = Flammability
Yellow = Instability
White = Special hazard information

33. Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds
4= Deadly Hazard
3= Severe Hazard
2= Moderate Hazard
1= Slight Hazard
0= No Hazard

34. NFPA: Specific Hazards

35. Labeling and Marking Systems
You should never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in your workplace!

36. Health Hazards 28

37. Health Hazards Health hazards include– Sensitizers Toxic Substances
Corrosives
Irritants
Carcinogens 29

38. Health Effects you may face
Acute
Short-term effects
Symptoms appear just after exposure
High concentration
Corrosives, irritants
Rashes, burns, respiratory irritation, poisoning
Chronic
Long-term effects
Symptoms appear long after exposure
Low concentration
Neurotoxins, carcinogens
Cancer, lung or liver damage, allergies 25

39. Health Hazards Health hazards cause health effects upon exposure
Ask your supervisor about health hazards for the chemicals in your work area
Health hazard information is also found on the MSDS for each chemical (Section 5)
You should know where to find the MSDS file in the areas you work 32

40. Health Hazards Routes of exposure: Absorption – skin & eyes
Ingestion – direct & indirect
Inhalation
Injection 33

41. Physical Hazards 34

42. Physical Hazards
Physical hazards are those hazards which threaten your physical safety 35

43. Physical hazards include any chemical that is a:
Combustible liquid
Compressed gas
Explosive
Flammable
Organic peroxide
Oxidizer
Unstable (reactive) 36

44. Protective Measures 38

45. Protective Measures 39 Engineering controls
Well designed work areas minimize exposure to materials which are hazardous. Examples of engineering controls would include exhaust systems and wetting systems to control dust
Work practices
Safe work practices will insure that chemicals are used correctly and safely
Product Substitution
Because many chemicals do similar jobs, it is important to select chemicals that do a good job, while being less toxic
Personal protective equipment
Respirators, eye protection, gloves, aprons, and other protective equipment and clothing are designed to protect you while you work - USE THEM! 39

46. General Work Practices
Use hazardous chemicals only as directed
Prior to using hazardous chemicals
Inspect equipment for damage prior to use
Ensure adequate ventilation
When using
Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics
Never smell, inhale or taste
Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes
After use
Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water

47. Personal Protective Equipment
Requirements found on labels or MSDS
Goggles, face shields, glasses
Gloves
Respirators & dust masks
Head protection
Foot protection
Aprons or full body suits

48. Chemical Inventory 40

49. Chemical Inventory
Working with Facilities Services the Department of Environmental Health & Safety has prepare a current inventory list of all known chemicals present in your workplace
Specific information on each noted hazardous substance can be obtained by reviewing the MSDS 41

50. You can protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by:
Knowing what is in the product your work with,
Using the smallest amount of a chemical to do the job,
Maintaining machinery and equipment to prevent leaks or releases,

51. Protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by:
Using available ventilation to reduce amounts of chemicals in the air,
Keeping lids, doors or covers closed on chemical processes,
Wearing necessary personal protective equipment.

52. In the case of a leak or spill, protect yourself by:
Informing your supervisor of unusual odors, spills, or releases,
Leaving an area of a large spill or chemical release.

53. What Now? 42

54. What Now?
Know the location and availability of hazard communication program, chemical and physical hazards and how to access MSDS files
Know what protective measures (PPE) you will need when dealing with hazards
Speak with your supervisor about chemical specific and site specific Hazcom training 43

55. What Now?
Identify the hazards before you start a job. If you aren’t familiar with a chemical, read the MSDS:
Respect all warnings and precautions, don’t take chances
When in doubt ask your supervisor
Know in advance what could go wrong and what to do about it
Know how and where to get help
Learn basic first aid measures .

56. What Now?
You have a right to know, but you also have a responsibility to use your knowledge and skills to work safely the only person who can keep you safe on the job is YOU! 44

57. Dennis Daye CIH. CSP CHMM
EH&S Hazcom Contact Information
Dennis Daye CIH. CSP CHMM
Office: (414) dennis.daye&mu.edu
Website: 45