Hazard Communications

1. Hazard Communications Presented by QBE Loss Control Services

2. Hazard Communication Knowledge About the Hazards of the Materials You Work With.

3. 29 CFR 1910.1200 • To ensure hazards of chemicals evaluated. • To ensure information concerning chemical hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.

4. Hazard Communication

5. Health Hazards • Carcinogens • Toxins • Irritants • Corrosives • Sensitizers • Any agent that damages the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes

6. Physical Hazards • Combustible • Flammable • Compressed Gas • Explosive • Oxidizers • Pyrophoric • Unstable • Water-reactive

7. Toxins • Reproductive toxins • Hepatotoxins • Nephrotoxins • Neurotoxins • Hematopoietic toxins

8. Responsibilities • Chemical Manufacturers • Importers & Distributors • Employers • Employees

9. Chemical Manufacturers • Evaluate hazards • Provide labels and MSDSs

10. Importers & Distributors • Provide labels and MSDSs

11. Employers • Chemical inventory • Written program • In-plant labeling • Retain MSDSs • Train Employees

12. Employees • Read labels and use MSDSs. • Prepare hazard labels for new container when hazardous materials transferred from manufacturers containers. • Use appropriate personal protective equipment. • Follow proper procedures when handling hazardous materials.

13. Chemical Inventory • Include hazardous substances as well as potential hazardous materials. • Consider all physical forms of chemicals- liquids, solids, gases, vapors, fumes and mists. • Identify chemicals in containers including pipes. • Include chemicals generated by processes such as welding fumes, dusts and exhaust fumes.

14. Written Program • Specific workplace practices- not generic plan • List of hazardous materials • Who is responsible for program and their duties • Where written materials will be made available to employees • Provisions for labeling, organizing MSDSs and training employees

15. Manufacturer’s Labels • Identify material • Appropriate hazard warnings • Name and address of producer or other responsible party

16. Manufacturer’s Labels

17. In-Plant Labels • Identify material • Appropriate warnings

18. In-Plant Labels

19. MSDSs

20. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) • Provided by chemical manufacturer, importer or distributor • No specific format but specific content requirements • Must be obtained in workplace before chemicals are used • Must be readily accessible to employees

21. MSDS Content • Chemical & common names • List of ingredients • Physical and chemical characteristics • Health effects of exposure • Routes of entry • Exposure limits • Whether the chemical is classified as a carcinogen • Applicable control measures • Emergency first aid • Date of MSDS preparation • Name, address, telephone number for emergency information

22. Training • Prior to working with hazardous substance • By individual chemical or by class (flammable, reactive, etc.) • Hazard Communication Standard • Operations where hazardous materials are present

23. Training • Location of written program, chemical inventory and MSDSs • Contents of written program • Methods to detect chemical presence or release • Physical and health hazards • Procedures to employees can use to protect themselves from hazards