Transcript Hazard Communication Program - Lamar State College

Hazard
Communication
Program
“Right to Know”
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
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What is the Hazardous
Communication Program?
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This program is designed to provide
knowledge, warning, protection and
training to employees who may be
exposed to hazards of chemicals and
other materials
The program is written in accordance
with RMTSA Guidelines, Volume III,
Section Two, Chapter 7.12; Texas
Health and Safety Code, Chapter 502,
Texas Hazard Communication Act;
OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1)
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Why is the Hazard
Communication Program
Important?
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Chemicals are part of every
day life.
It is every employee’s
RIGHT TO KNOW
about the potentially
hazardous chemicals and
materials that are near their
work area.
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Hazardous Chemicals
 Any chemical that can damage the lungs,
eyes, skin or mucous membranes
 Any liquid, solid or gas that could present a
physical or health hazard may include:
 Irritants – substances that cause
inflammation or painful reaction
 Corrosives – substances that will destroy or
cause irreversible damage to another
surface
 Carcinogens – agents directly involved in
causing cancer
 Toxins – substances that are poisonous
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Hazardous Chemical
Examples
 Cleaning chemicals
 Degreasers
 Fertilizer
 Paints
 Pesticides
 Compressed Gas
 Fingernail Polish Remover
 Hair Color
 Peroxide
 Gasoline
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Who is Responsible?
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Hazard Communication
Program Administrator
Responsible for the initiation of the
program
Administers the Program
Performs the annual inventory audit
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Departmental Hazard
Communication Coordinator
Reports to the Program Administrator
on an annual basis
Administers the program within the
department
Appoints staff or faculty to assist in
the program
Provides departmental training
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Faculty, Staff, Students
Actively participate in program
Attend training
Practice safe handling of potentially
hazardous chemicals/materials
Notify department coordinator of
suspected hazards
Point out suspected hazards
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Policy Components
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Five Basic Components
1. Inventory and Audit
2. Labels and Labeling
3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
4. Personnel Training and Information
5. Written Hazard Communication
Program “Right to Know” Policy
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Component 1:
Inventory and Audit
 A list of potentially hazardous chemicals/materials
should include:
 Chemical/product name
 Manufacturer
 Internet address of the MSDS
 Quantity of product
 Area where the potentially hazardous
chemical/materials are stored
 Hazard Type and severity rating
 Inventory lists will be audited annually
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Inventory List
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Identification Systems
• HMIS
• HMIG
• NFPA
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Identification System
Similarities
Each system uses the following four colorcoded fields:
Flammability (red)
Health (blue)
Reactivity (yellow)
Special Instructions (white)
Each uses a system of five numbers, ranging
from 0 to 4, indicating severity of the hazard:
 0 being the least
 4 being the most hazardous
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Identification System
Differences
Shape
 NFPA uses four diamonds
 HMIG and HMIS use four (4) horizontal
bars
Interpretation of the white field
 NFPA is used to alert fire fighters regarding
special precautions
 HMIG and HMIS use this field to indicate
need for protective equipment
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HMIS
Hazardous Material Information System
Developed by the National Paint and Coatings
Association (NPCA)
Product Identification
Acute Numeric Health Rating and
Chronic Hazard Indicator
Flammable Rating
Reactivity Rating
Personal Protective Equipment Code
(PPE)
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HMIG
Hazardous Material Identification Guide
Developed by Lab Safety Supply, Inc.
in Janesville, WI
Product Identification
Acute Numeric Health Rating
Flammable Rating
Reactivity Rating
Personal Protective Equipment Code (PPE)
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NFPA
National Fire Protection Agency
Identification System Developed for Fire
Fighters
Flammable Rating
Acute Numeric Health Rating
Reactivity Rating
Special Precautions
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NFPA
Flammability Scale
RED
Susceptibility of Material to Burning
0
Material will not burn.
Example: water
1
Material must be pre-heated before ignition
can occur.
Example: corn oil
2
Material must be moderately heated or
exposed to relatively high ambient
temperature before ignition can occur.
Example: diesel fuel oil
3
Liquids and solids that can be ignited under Example: gasoline
almost all ambient temperature conditions.
4
Materials that will rapidly or completely
vaporize at atmospheric pressure and
normal ambient temperature, or that are
readily dispersed in air and that will burn
readily.
Example: propane gas
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NFPA
Health Hazard Scale
0
Material that on exposure under fire
conditions would offer no hazard
beyond that of ordinary combustible
material.
Example: peanut oil
1
Material that on exposure would cause
irritation but only minor residual injury.
Example: turpentine
2
Material that on intense or continued but Example: ammonia gas
not chronic exposure could cause
temporary incapacitation or possible
residual injury.
3
Material that on short exposure could
cause serious temporary or residual
injury.
Example: chlorine gas
4
Material that on very short exposure
could cause death or major residual
injury.
Example: hydrogen cyanide
BLUE
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NFPA
Reactivity Scale
YELLOW
0
Material that in itself is normally stable, even under fire
exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water.
Example:
liquid nitrogen
1
Material that in itself is normally stable, but which can become
unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Example:
phosphorus
(red or white)
2
Material that readily undergoes violent chemical change at
elevated temperatures and pressures or which reacts violently
with water or which may form explosive mixtures with water.
Example:
calcium metal
3
Material that in itself is capable of detonation or explosive
Example:
decomposition or reaction but requires a strong initiating source fluorine gas
or which must be heated under confinement before initiation or
which reacts explosively with water.
4
Material that in itself is readily capable of detonation or of
Example:
explosive decomposition or reaction at normal temperatures and trinitrotoluene
pressures.
(TNT)
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NFPA
Special Precautions
White
Symbols specified in National Fire Codes, section 704
Material shows unusual reactivity
Example: magnesium metal
with water (i.e. don't put water on it).
OX
Material possesses oxidizing
properties.
Example: ammonium nitrate (fertilizer used
in Oklahoma City bomb)
Other symbols commonly used
ACID
Material is an acid.
ALK
Material is a base (alkaline).
COR
Material is corrosive.
Material is radioactive.
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HMIG/HMIS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Symbol
A
B
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required
Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses
Gloves
C
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Apron
D
Face Shield
Gloves
Apron
E
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Dust Respirator
F
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Apron
Dust Respirator
G
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Vapor Respirator
H
Splash Goggles
Gloves
Apron
Vapor Respirator
I
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Dust and Vapor Respirator
J
Splash Goggles
Gloves
Apron
Dust and Vapor Respirator
K
Air Line Hood or Mask
Gloves
Full Suit
Boots
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Component 2:
Labels and Labeling
 All potentially hazardous chemicals or materials on
hand or received must have a label that will specify
at least:
 The chemical name
 Any specific warning or other hazard information
 Identification of the manufacturer or supplier and
address
 A potentially hazardous chemical or material label
must always remain intact and should never be
defaced in any manner
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Component 3:
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
MSDS are documents intended to inform workers and
emergency personnel about a particular substance.
Information includes:
Product Identification
Product information and emergency phone number
First Aid procedures when the following has
occurred:
 Ingestion (swallowed)
 Eye contact
 Skin contact (absorption through the skin)
 Inhalation (breathing)
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NFPA Diamond
Emergency
Number
Product
Information
First Aid
Information
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MSDS File Locations
Hazard Communication Program binder
 Hard copy
 Physical Plant web page
http://www.lamarpa.edu/?url=/dept/pp/index.html
 Electronic copy
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Component 4:
Personnel Training and Information
All personnel will be informed of the program
annually or at the time of initial assignment
General program information and training
will be provided through a variety of media
by each department
Personnel will validate in writing that they
have attended a required training session
and that they understand the policy relative
to their department
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Component 5:
Written Hazard Communication Program “Right
to Know” Policy
Departmental
Coordinators will
receive a copy of
the Hazardous
Communication
Program policy
which will be
located in the Red
Program Binder
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Each department is issued a Hazardous
Communication Program in a red binder
provided by the Hazard Communications
Program Administrator
Each red binder contains:
1. Hazardous Chemical Inventory
2. Waste Management Contractor’s List
3. Hazard Communication Plan “Right To Know”
4. MSDS hard copies
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POP QUIZ
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1.
Which of the following is most likely a hazardous chemical?
A. Cleaning fluid
B. Paint
C. Pesticide
D. All of the above
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Chemicals classified as “irritants” cause which of the following:
A. Irreversible damage to the body
B. Cancer
C. Inflammation or painful reaction
D. None of the above
3.
The RED portion of an NFPA diamond represents:
A. Flammability Hazard
B. Health Hazard
C. Reactivity Hazard
D. Requirement for Personal Protective Equipment
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4.
A “4” located in the BLUE portion of a NFPA diamond indicates that the product:
A. May detonate
B. Can be easily ignited
C. Is deadly
D. Requires the use of PPE
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Only maintenance personnel are required to participate in the Hazard Communication
Program.
A. True
B. False
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What is an MSDS?
A. Material Safety Document System
B. Material System Document Sheet
C. Material Safety Data Sheet
D. Material Sheets Document System
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7.
Which of the following information is found on a MSDS form?
A. Emergency phone number
B. Product Identification
C. First Aid procedures
D. All of the above
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LSCPA will use which of the following methods to store its MSDS files?
A. Publish them monthly in local newspaper
B. Post electronically on LSCPA website
C. Store printed copies in Hazard Communication binder
D. Both B and C
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Training is only required at the time of hire.
A. True
B. False
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Chemicals and/or other physical hazards may enter the body through:
A. Inhalation
B. Ingestion
C. Physical Contact
D. All of the above
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Check Your Answers
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D. All of the Above
C. Inflammation or painful reaction
A. Flammability Hazard
C. Is Deadly
B. False
C. Material Safety Data Sheet
D. All of the Above
D. Both B and C
B. False
D. All of the Above
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Congratulations
You have completed the first phase of
your training
You are the most valuable component
of this Hazardous Communication
Program
Your involvement has an important
impact on the success of this program
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Thank You For Your
Participation
Please Print Your Certificate and
Fill In Your Name and
Date of Completion.