Safety & Security

3.2 Chemicals & OSHA(Occupational Safety & Health Association)

Safety Equipment

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Personal protective gear may be used for

covering the eyes, face, head, hands, and, in some cases, the entire body.

5 Steps to Comply with HazComm Standard

In order to comply with the HazComm Standard, OSHA requires that hotels must:

– Read the standard– List the hazardous chemicals used at the property– Obtain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) from the

suppliers of the chemicals used at the property, and make them available to the employees

– Make sure all chemical containers are properly labeled– Develop and implement a hazard communication program

that explains MSDS information and labeling procedures to employees and informs them about hazards and protective measures

Some substances on a list of hazardous chemicals used might be:

– Substances found in aerosol containers– Caustics such as laundry alkali– Degreasing agents used in laundry– Detergents– Flammable materials such as cleaners and polishes– Fungicides and mildewcides used on carpets and in the

laundry– Floor sealers, strippers, and polishes– Pesticides

http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/msds/search.html

Hazardous Chemicals in Housekeeping Department

Required MSDS InformationObtained from Chemical Suppliers

Chemical identity Hazardous ingredients Physical and chemical characteristics Fire and explosion hazard data Reactivity data Health hazards Precautions for safe handling/use Control measures

Labels

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Proper way to Label Containers

Chemical manufacturers, in additions to providing the MSDS, must provide proper labels for chemicals. The label must contain the name of the chemical, hazard warnings, and the manufacturer’s name and address.

To make the label quick to read and easy to comprehend, some properties use a labeling system with colour, letter, and number codes.

The OSHA provision requires employers to ensure that employees properly label containers into which they pour chemicals.

The next slide explains the Canadian requirements according to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

3.2 Assignments

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