1. ACPL Safety Training Hazard Communication

2. Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: Name the federal law that protects people from hazards in the workplace Identify two places to find information about hazardous chemicals Tell the difference between a physical hazard and health hazard Name two types of health hazards Locate most important pieces of information on a hazardous chemical label Locate a list of all hazardous materials used at ACPL Locate written sheets describing hazardous materials

3. Hazard Communication Defined Employer’s responsibility Right to Understand

4. Learning about Hazard Communication Why is this important? Work functions?Hazards?Chemicals?

5. Hazard Communication Standard

6. Hazard Communication Procedure Click on the document to see the Procedure Manual on Insite

7. Hazardous Materials in Libraries Hazardous materials or hazardous job duties are very minimal in a library setting, but they do exist! Physical Hazards Health Hazards

8. Hazardous Chemicals Physical hazard Health hazard Acute Chronic

9. Hazardous Chemicals Look on the container of the substance. If a chemical is hazardous, the label will tell you so.

10. Hazardous Chemical Labels

11. Hazard Pictograms

12. Types of Hazardous Materials Low toxicity, if possible Cleaning solvents, craft glue, toner Chemical listed updated Posted on Insite

13. USE IT OR LOSE IT What are some chemicals which you encounter at work? Look at the warning label on the container. Should you take any precautionary measures when using it? Think of one way you will change the way you handle this chemical.

14. The SDS SDS = Safety Data Sheet Manufacturer required to provide SDS to employer

15. What information is on an SDS?

16. SDS at ACPL Main Library Security Center (x3333) Branches & DiSalle Housekeeping Closet

17. USE IT OR LOSE IT Search online for the SDS for your favorite household cleaner. Where did you look? Find the SDS binder for your branch. Is it easy to locate? If not, could it be relocated in the housekeeping closet to make it more accessible?

18. QUESTIONS? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.usjhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

19. To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz. complete the quiz