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Learn about Hazard Communication in construction industry. Understand employee rights, employer responsibilities, HazCom process, exemptions, and health/physical hazards of materials.

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  1. Zero starts with one One plus one equals zero peoplefirst-us.com

  2. Safety Training for Hazard Communicationin the Construction Industry

  3. Disclaimer/Usage Notes • Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not in compliance with applicable OSHA/MSHA/FHWA requirements. • It is not the intent of the content developers to provide compliance-based training in this presentation, the intent is more to address hazard awareness in the construction and mining industry, and to recognize the overlapping hazards present in many workplaces. • It should NOT be assumed that the suggestions, comments, or recommendations contained herein constitute a thorough review of the applicable standards, nor should discussion of “issues” or “concerns” be construed as a prioritization of hazards or possible controls. Where opinions (“best practices”) have been expressed, it is important to remember that safety issues in general and jobsites specifically will require a great deal of site- or hazard-specificity – a “one size fits all” approach is not recommended, nor will it likely be very effective.

  4. Disclaimer/Usage Notes (continued) • No representation is made as to the thoroughness of the presentation, nor to the exact methods of remediation to be taken. It is understood that site conditions vary constantly, and that the developers of this content cannot be held responsible for safety problems they did not address or could not anticipate, nor those which have been discussed herein or during physical presentation. It is the responsibility of the employer, its subcontractors, and its employees to comply with all pertinent rules and regulations in the jurisdiction in which they work. • It is assumed that individuals using this presentation or content to augment their training programs will be “qualified” to do so, and that said presenters will be otherwise prepared to answer questions, solve problems, and discuss issues with their audiences. • Areas of particular concern (or especially suited to discussion) have additional information provided in the “notes” section of slides throughout the program…as a presenter, you should be prepared to discuss all of the potential issues/concerns, or problems inherent in those photos particularly.

  5. Intro to Hazard Communication PREMISE:Employees have a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals that they work with, and employees working with hazardous chemicals must be provided with the work procedures and equipment to prevent injury and illness.

  6. Standard Overview • Also known as the “HazCom” or “Employee Right to Know” regulation • 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1926.59 • Applies to General Industry and Construction • Covers most chemicals • Concerned with both physical hazards and health hazards • Requires a written Hazard Communication program for regulated employers

  7. Employer Responsibilities • Identify & locate hazardous materials • Inform employees of these materials • Train employees to be able to detect the presence or release of these materials • Train employees to use safe work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment • Inform employees of the location of the facility’s written Hazard Communication program, MSDSs, labeling system, and how to use them

  8. HazCom Process • Written Program Developed • Determination of Hazards - if any • Information prepared by chemical manufacturers and importers • Company determination, testing • Labels to be attached to containers • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) • For employee Right-To-Know • to accompany shipment • Employee Training • Information, MSDS, Program available to employees • How to use or access the information

  9. Hazard Determination • Most chemical products used in the workplace • Materials with known physical or health hazards

  10. Exemptions • Articles • Food, Drugs, Cosmetics • Consumer Products, office & school supplies • Wood & Lumber • Tobacco Products • Ionizing & non-ionizing radiation if only radiological • Biological hazards if only biological • Nuisance Particulates if no hazards • Hazardous Waste

  11. Health Hazards of Hazardous Materials • Routes of entry into body • Inhalation • Ingestion • Absorption • Injection • Acute vs. chronic effects • Carcinogenic • Target Organ Affectors

  12. Physical Hazards of Hazardous Materials • Explosive • Flammable • Caustic • Sudden Release of Pressure • Oxidizers

  13. Labeling Requirements • In-plant containers of hazardous materials must be labeled, tagged, or marked with material identity and appropriate warning • Containers of transferred material, such as in-process containers, must also be labeled, unless they are used immediately • Labels are to contain an identifying name, a hazard warning, and frequently, precautionary measures • Never remove labels • Don’t mix chemicals that do not have labels

  14. Labeling

  15. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Available at all times to employees • Available on worksites 4 BASIC CATEGORIES • Product Information • Exposure Situations • Hazard Prevention and Protection • Other Specific Information

  16. (MSDS)Company Information • Chemical name • Manufacturer’s name, address, phone number • Preparation or revision date of the MSDS

  17. (MSDS)Product Information • Ingredients of the material (unless it is a trade secret) • Exposure limits • Physical and health hazards • Emergency phone numbers

  18. Exposure Situations • First aid information • Spill / leak control information • Firefighting information - Flammable limits - Flashpoint temperature - Auto-ignition temperature

  19. Hazard Prevention & Protection • Safe handling and storage precautions • Engineering controls • Physical and chemical properties • Stability and hazardous release from decomposition of materials • Reactions with other chemicals • Recommended use of personal protective equipment

  20. Other Specific Information • Toxicological information • Environmental information • Disposal information • Regulatory information • Transportation information

  21. Continuous Program Maintenance • New employee orientation • Changes in substances handled • Updates in MSDS information • Changes in the operational processes

  22. HAZARD COMMUNICATION • Final Discussion • Question and Answer Period

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