Subpart DSubpart DHazard CommunicationHazard Communication

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standards in this document and the exhibits and attachments should be explicitly followed by the fund member. standards in this document and the exhibits and attachments should be explicitly followed by the fund member. Seek specific guidance from the appropriate regulator (OSHA) or professional advisor.Seek specific guidance from the appropriate regulator (OSHA) or professional advisor.

The Four Basic RequirementsThe Four Basic Requirements

A Written ProgramA Written Program Contains information on how the employer will meet the Contains information on how the employer will meet the

requirements of the standardrequirements of the standard

Container LabelingContainer Labeling Labels must include information such as the name of Labels must include information such as the name of

the material, manufacturer’s name and address, and the material, manufacturer’s name and address, and hazard warnings hazard warnings

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets Contain all important information on a material and Contain all important information on a material and

must be accessible to employees at any timemust be accessible to employees at any time

Employee TrainingEmployee Training Employees learn the characteristics of the materials Employees learn the characteristics of the materials

they work with they work with

The Written PlanThe Written Plan

A Written Plan must A Written Plan must address the following address the following issues;issues; ProceduresProcedures Related Safety & Related Safety &

Health IssuesHealth Issues TrainingTraining Chemical InventoryChemical Inventory Labeling ProceduresLabeling Procedures

The Written PlanThe Written Plan

What are the chemicals on the job or What are the chemicals on the job or in the shop?in the shop?

Who will be exposed to what?Who will be exposed to what? Are the employees trained prior to Are the employees trained prior to

work?work? What is the procedure for clean-up?What is the procedure for clean-up? What is the procedure for first-aid and What is the procedure for first-aid and

emergency contact?emergency contact?

Container LabelingContainer Labeling

It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all containers of hazardous substances in that all containers of hazardous substances in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or markedthe workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked

A label must include;A label must include; Identity of the substanceIdentity of the substance Directions for use, handling, & storageDirections for use, handling, & storage Hazard warningsHazard warnings

Never remove a labelNever remove a label Container size is irrelevant, all containers Container size is irrelevant, all containers

must be labeledmust be labeled The only labeling exception is “Immediate The only labeling exception is “Immediate

Use”, employee has 100% control of material.Use”, employee has 100% control of material.

Interpreting the LabelInterpreting the Label

What is the difference What is the difference between between FlammabilityFlammability and and CombustibilityCombustibility?? Flammability – has a low Flammability – has a low

flashpoint and can be flashpoint and can be ignited easilyignited easily

Example: GasolineExample: Gasoline Combustibility – has a Combustibility – has a

high flash pointhigh flash point Example: Diesel FuelExample: Diesel Fuel

Materials LabelingMaterials LabelingThe NFPA PlacardThe NFPA Placard

Fire HazardFire Hazard4 – Below 73°F4 – Below 73°F3 – Below 100°F3 – Below 100°F2 – Above 100°F2 – Above 100°F1 – Above 200°F1 – Above 200°F0 – Will Not Burn0 – Will Not Burn

Health HazardHealth Hazard4 – Deadly4 – Deadly3 – Extremely 3 – Extremely DangerousDangerous2 – Hazardous2 – Hazardous1 – Slightly Hazardous1 – Slightly Hazardous0 – Normal Material0 – Normal Material

ReactivityReactivity4 – Detonate4 – Detonate3 – Shock and Heat 3 – Shock and Heat may may DetonateDetonate2 – Violent Chemical 2 – Violent Chemical

ChangeChange1 – Unstable if 1 – Unstable if HeatedHeated0 - Stable0 - Stable

Specific HazardSpecific HazardACID – AcidACID – AcidCOR – CorrosiveCOR – CorrosiveOXY - OxidizerOXY - Oxidizer

The placard is used on all storage tanks and transfer containers (gas cans, storage vessels).

(MSDS) Material Safety Data (MSDS) Material Safety Data SheetsSheets

Many different arrangements, but Many different arrangements, but all provide the same information.all provide the same information.

Often more technical than labels.Often more technical than labels. Individual companies are Individual companies are

responsible for providing their responsible for providing their share of MSDS on a multi-share of MSDS on a multi-employer work site.employer work site.

(MSDS) Material Safety Data (MSDS) Material Safety Data SheetsSheets

► Small quantities of (household use) products Small quantities of (household use) products purchased from retail stores do not require an purchased from retail stores do not require an MSDS, unless exposure is increased and MSDS, unless exposure is increased and constant.constant.

► If a supplier will not provide an MSDS, they are If a supplier will not provide an MSDS, they are required to tell you how to get it.required to tell you how to get it.

► It is good practice to carry an MSDS manual in a It is good practice to carry an MSDS manual in a field vehicle, but not necessary. It must be field vehicle, but not necessary. It must be accessible to an OSHA inspector during the shift. accessible to an OSHA inspector during the shift. Faxing from the main office is acceptable. Faxing from the main office is acceptable.

(MSDS) Material Safety Data (MSDS) Material Safety Data SheetsSheets

Materials and Chemicals that require MSDS:Materials and Chemicals that require MSDS:

Paint & StainsPaint & Stains Brick & BlockBrick & Block

Fuels & LubricantsFuels & Lubricants SheetrockSheetrock

SolventsSolvents Compressed GasCompressed Gas

Pesticides, Pesticides, InsecticidesInsecticides

Welding RodsWelding Rods

AdhesivesAdhesives InsulationInsulation

Cleaning AgentsCleaning Agents Treated LumberTreated Lumber

(MSDS) Material Safety Data (MSDS) Material Safety Data SheetsSheets

The MSDS gives vital information The MSDS gives vital information on the behavior of a material;on the behavior of a material;

Physical DataPhysical Data Reactivity with other Reactivity with other

chemicalschemicals Emergency First-Aid ProceduresEmergency First-Aid Procedures Hazard InformationHazard Information Prolonged and Acute Health Prolonged and Acute Health

EffectsEffects

Employee TrainingEmployee Training

Employees must be trained on every Employees must be trained on every new chemical in which they come in new chemical in which they come in contactcontact

Acute and chronic health effectsAcute and chronic health effects Proper handling and useProper handling and use Proper storageProper storage Clean-Up proceduresClean-Up procedures Proper disposalProper disposal Accessing information (MSDS Manual)Accessing information (MSDS Manual)

Common Job-Site ExposuresCommon Job-Site Exposures

Sheetrock work – sanding and cuttingSheetrock work – sanding and cutting Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping – Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping –

fertilizers and fuelsfertilizers and fuels Masonry - cutting and mixingMasonry - cutting and mixing Insulation - blown and batting, cutting or Insulation - blown and batting, cutting or

spraying installationspraying installation Fabrication or repair - compressed gas Fabrication or repair - compressed gas

welding rodswelding rods Pest control - mixing and sprayingPest control - mixing and spraying Carpentry – cutting, sanding, installationCarpentry – cutting, sanding, installation

Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ChecklistChecklist

Inventory of Inventory of Chemicals UsedChemicals Used

Obtain all MSDSObtain all MSDS

Identify MSDS Storage Identify MSDS Storage LocationLocation

Employees Know Employees Know Location of MSDSLocation of MSDS

All Containers LabeledAll Containers Labeled

Match Chemicals With Match Chemicals With ExposuresExposures

Safe Work Practices for Safe Work Practices for Each ChemicalEach Chemical

Employees Educated Employees Educated on on Potential Potential ExposuresExposures

Employees Trained on Employees Trained on Use of MaterialUse of Material

Notify Other Notify Other Contractors Contractors When When NecessaryNecessary