Hazard Communication 29

CFR 1910.1200

Close Encounters with Chemicals

• We encounter chemicals almost every day

– Filling your vehicle with gasoline

– Cleaning the bathroom

– Applying pesticides or insecticides

– Using solvents or acids at work

• Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not

handled properly.

Hazard Communication Goals

• Right to Know chemical hazards

• PPE, first aid, spills/leaks

• Labels, Material Safety Data sheets

• Quiz

Right to Know

• OSHA created the Hazard Communication

Standard to help ensure your safety when working

with hazardous chemicals.

• You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the

hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how

to work safely with those chemicals.

Hazard Communication Standard

Chemical manufacturers must:

• Determine a chemical’s hazards

• Provide labels and MSDSs

Employers must:

• Provide a hazard communication program

– NMMI Hazard Communication Program Manual is located at the Physical Plant Administrative Office

• Maintain MSDSs

• Train on hazardous materials

HazCom Standard (cont.)

Employees must:

• Read labels and MSDSs

• Follow employer instructions and warnings

• Identify hazards before starting a job

• Participate in training

Chemical Hazards

Physical Hazards:

• Flammable

• Explosive

• Reactive

Health Hazards:

• Corrosive

• Toxic

Routes of Entry

• Skin and eye contact

• Inhalation

• Swallowing

• Penetration (skin absorption)

Chemical Exposure

• Dosage

– Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)

– Threshold Limit Value (TLV)

• Acute effects

– Short term effects including; rashes, burns,

respiratory irritation, nausea, etc.

• Chronic effects

– Long term effects including; allergies, lung or

liver damage, cancer, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Dust masks and respirators

Glasses, goggles, and

face shields

Hearing protection

Gloves

Foot protection

Head protection

Aprons or full-body suits

Hazardous Materials First Aid

• Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes

• Skin: Wash with soap and water

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air

• Swallowing: Get emergency

medical assistance

Spills and Leaks

• Evacuate the area

• Notify a supervisor or the emergency response team

• Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)

• Stay away

Importance of Labels

The identity of the chemical

Name, address, and

emergency phone number

of the manufacturer

Physical and health hazards

Special handling instructions

Basic PPE recommendations

First aid, fire response,

spill cleanup

NFPA Labeling Systems

NFPA = National Fire Protection Association

Blue = Health

Red = Flammability

Yellow = Reactivity

White = Other hazards or special handling

Scale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme Hazard)

Other Label Warnings

The identity of the chemical

Name, address, and

emergency phone number

of the manufacturer

Physical and health hazards

Special handling instructions

Basic PPE recommendations

First aid, fire response,

spill cleanup

Safety Data Sheet Program

• Reading an MSDS

• MSDS locations

• Finding a specific MSDS

• Chemical and manufacturer identity

• Hazardous ingredients

• Physical and chemical characteristics

• Fire, explosion, and reactivity

Safety Data Sheets (cont.)

• Health hazards

– Routes of entry

– Exposure levels (PEL or TLV)

– Symptoms of exposure

– First-Aid and emergency information

Material Safety Data Sheets (cont.)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safe handling and storage

• Spills and leaks

• Compliance issues

Company Name:

Address:

Horizon Distributors Inc.

1890 Chrysler Drive

Belvidere IL 61008 Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053

General Phone: 800-728-7101

Break Up Floor Stripper

Identification Number: ........UN 2491

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ........Corrosives, Ethanolamine

HAZARD CLASS: ........Corrosive, Class 8

GENERIC DESCRIPTION: ........Cleaning Compound

1) COMPOSITIONAL INFORMATION (% w/w)Ethanolamine

....CAS#....141 43-5...........10-30%...........3ppm

2-Butoxyethanol

....CAS#....111-76-2...........10-50%...........25ppm

Ethylene Glycol

....CAS#....107-21-1...........0-20%...........

Nonionic Surfactant

....CAS#....26027-38-3...........2-5%...........

2) PHYSICAL PROPERTY INFORMATIONAPPEARANCE:Clear Solution

ODOR:Typical mild odor

pH:

VISCOSITY:

MELTING/FREEZING POINT: F.P. < 0º C (32º F)

BOILING POINT: Approx. same as water

VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined

VAPOR DENSITY: Less than air

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete

PERCENT VOLATILE: 100%

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.987

3) FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATIONFLASH POINT: Not applicable

AUTO IGNITION TEMP.: Not applicable

METHOD USED: Not applicable

EXPLOSION LIMITS:

LEL: Not applicable

UEL: Not applicable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam or carbon dioxide or dry.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

4) HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATIONEFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

ACUTE EFFECTS - temporary eye and respiration irritant

CHRONIC EFFECTS - no known effects

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

If Swallowed: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water and induce

vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to

an unconscious person.

If On Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-

mouth. Get medical attention.

If In Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for ten minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

5) REACTIVITY INFORMATION

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents

6) SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE INFORMATION

ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS: Stop discharge if it can be performed safely, and contain material.

Recover with pump or vaccuum or use an absorbent material. Place contaminated material in

suitable container for disposal. Do not flush to sewer, stream or other bodies of water.

7) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

VENTILATION: Local exhaust

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If the TLV of the product or any compound is exceeded, an

aproved air supply respirator is advised

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile rubber

EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles are advised

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear impervious clothing and boots

8) STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION

Handle with resonable care. Avoid breathing vapors. Store in cool dry place. Dispose of empty

containers in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. This product contains 2-

butoxyethanol and Ethylene Glycol wich are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of

the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR372.

Storage temperature: Max.: 35º C Min.: 5º C.

Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed, adsorbed through skin, or if inhaled. Avoid

breathing of spray mist or contact with skin, eyes, clothing.

HAZARD RATING:

4 = EXTREME

3 = HIGH

2 = MODERATE

1 = SLIGHT

Hazard Communication Summary

• Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and MSDSs

• Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your supervisor if in doubt

• Use the correct personal protective equipment

• Practice sensible, safe work habits

• Learn emergency procedures

Quiz

1. Chemical manufacturer’s must label containers and provide

______________________________________.

2. Employers should keep material safety

data sheets in a locked file cabinet. True or False

3. Dizziness, nausea, rashes, and respiratory irritation are signs of

______________________________ exposure.

4. List three routes by which a chemical can enter the body:

_______________, ______________, ______________.

5. Household chemicals are never as

hazardous as chemicals used at work. True or False

6. On NFPA labels, a 4 in the red diamond

indicates an extreme health hazard. True or False

Quiz (cont.)

7. Typical first-aid for chemicals splashed in the eyes includes

_____________________________________.

8. You will only know the health hazards and PPE requirements

if you ____________________________.

9. A ______________________________ can be used to protect

against breathing hazardous vapors or gases.

10. If you see a chemical spill, you should clean it immediately.

True or False

11. Where is the NMMI Hazard Communication Manual

located?____________________________________

Quiz Answers

1. Material safety data sheets must be provided by the

manufacturer.

2. False. MSDSs must always be accessible to the employees.

3. These are all symptoms of acute effects, or short-term

exposure.

4. The primary routes chemicals enter the body are skin

and eye contact, inhalation, and swallowing.

5. False. Many household chemicals are more hazardous than

chemicals found at work.

6. False. The red diamond indicates flammability hazards, not

health hazards.

Quiz Answers (cont.)

7. Flushing the eyes for 15 minutes is the typical first aid for

chemicals splashed in the eyes.

8. You must read the labels and MSDSs to learn how to protect

yourself from the hazards of a chemical.

9. Respirators protect against breathing hazardous vapors and

gases.

10. False. Immediately vacate the area and notify the Campus

Police.

11. The NMMI Physical Plant Administrative Office