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ETSU GENERAL SAFETY

ETSU GENERAL SAFETY. HAZCOM Training & Access to Medical Records . HAZARD COMMUNICATION. Hazardous communication, also known as HAZCOM, is the “RIGHT TO KNOW” Program HAZCOM training is about? Chemicals Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid, Spills/Leaks-(How to protect yourself)

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ETSU GENERAL SAFETY

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  1. ETSU GENERAL SAFETY HAZCOM Training & Access to Medical Records

  2. HAZARD COMMUNICATION • Hazardous communication, also known as HAZCOM, is the “RIGHT TO KNOW” Program • HAZCOM training is about? • Chemicals • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid, Spills/Leaks-(How to protect yourself) • Labels • Material Safety Data Sheets-MSDS

  3. Why do you need to know this information? • Everyone working with/around Hazardous materials has the right And the Responsibility to be aware of the hazards and proper safe Work procedures for hazardous materials used or produced in their work area. • The primary objective is for you to know how and where to find specific hazard information.

  4. Responsibilities Chemical Manufacturer Must • Determine a Chemical(s) Hazards • Provide Labels and MSDS Employer Must • Provide a written program-EHS website • Maintain MSDS-In department or EHS website • Train on Hazardous Chemicals

  5. Responsibilities (cont.) Employees Must • Read labels and MSDS • Follow instructions and warnings • Identify hazards and know where & what chemicals you may be exposed to before starting a job • Participate in Training

  6. Control and Use of Flammable, Toxic and Caustic Materials • To lessen potential hazardous conditions that can cause serious injury or death, strict procedures which control the storage, use and disposal of all flammable, toxic and caustic materials BE FOLLOWED. • Overexposure to a chemical may cause headaches, eyes burning, itching, etc. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be readily available for all flammable, toxic and caustic materials utilized within the facility.

  7. DEFINITIONS • Flammable: A substance having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit - easily ignited and quick burning. • Toxic: A substance which has the capacity, through chemical reaction or mixture, to produce injury or harm to the body by entry through absorption, ingestion, inhalation, or injection. (Lead, Chlorine, etc.) • Corrosive (caustic/acidic): A substance with the capability of burning, destroying or eating away organic tissue by chemical reaction - Corrosive. (Lime, bleaches, etc.)

  8. Container Label Information • Safe Handling/storage Procedures • Health/Physical Hazard(s) • Primary Hazard(s) • First aid treatment • Manufacturer • Identity

  9. How To Label Your Containers If you transfer chemicals from the manufactures container to a new container you must LABEL your container as follows: • Identify the chemicals or manufacturer trade name (i.e. “vinegar” or “Windex”, “Johnson Wax”) • Identify Hazard (i.e. “corrosive” , “flammable”)

  10. NFPA DIAMOND 0-No hazard. 1-Can cause irritation if not treated. 2-Can cause injury. Requires prompt treatment. 3-Can cause serious injury despite medical treatment. 4-Can cause death or major injury despite medical treatment. 0-Will not burn. 1-Ignites after considerable preheating. 2-Ignites if moderately heated. 3-Can be ignited at all normal temperatures. 4-Very flammable gases or very volatile flammable liquids 0-Normally stable. Not reactive with water. 1-Normally stable. Unstable at high temperature and pressure. Reacts with water. 2-Normally unstable but will not detonate. 3-Can detonate or explode but requires strong initiating force or heating under confinement. 4-Readily detonates or explodes. • NFPA Diamond 0 (No Hazard); 4 Extreme Hazard

  11. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) • The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and vendors to convey hazard information to users. • MSDS’s should be obtained when a chemical is purchased. • A chemical inventory list, and MSDS, for each chemical are required to be maintained in work area.

  12. READING THE MSDSInformation on the MSDS is organized in 8 sections as follows: • Identity The chemical name, trade name and manufacturers name, address and emergency phone number can be found here. • Hazardous Ingredients Hazardous ingredients are identified here. • Physical and Chemical Characteristics, Boiling/Melting point, vapor pressure and density, water solubility, and appearance/odor can be found here. • Fire Data Flash point, flammable limits, extinguishing media, unusual fire/explosion hazards, and any special fire fighting equipment are listed here. • Continued on next slide...

  13. Reading the MSDS8 Sections Continued • Health Data Routes of entry (inhalation, ingestion, etc…), effects from short (acute-burns, dizziness, headaches, etc.) and long term exposure (chronic-cancer, birth defects, etc.), emergency and first aid procedures fall in this section. • Reactivity Data Stability, incompatible materials, hazardous decomposition are among the topics in this area. • Spill or Leak Procedures You will find clean-up procedures, waste disposal, and precautions needed when handling/storing materials here. • Spill Precaution Information Any personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilation, and work/hygiene practices are noted here. http://www.etsu.edu/healthsafety/

  14. SPILL CLEAN-UP • Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the time of the spill. Major spills may require special treatment, equipment or emergency assistance. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as rubber gloves and goggles, shall be available to the custodial staff dealing with hazardous materials. • Immediate contact your supervisor or Health & Safety when you discover a spill from laboratory/clinic personnel, restrict access to the spill area, spills unfamiliar and call 911 or 9-4480 if there are any injuries.

  15. HAND WASHING • Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. • Wash your hands often and thoroughly, paying special attention to the area around and under your fingernails. • Wash Hands: • When arriving to work. • Before and after eating. • After using the restroom. • After removing gloves. • Before leaving work at the end of the day. • Gloves are not a substitute for routine hand washing - rather an added protection.

  16. Access to Medical & Exposure Records • You may access any exposure and medical records that show the measure or monitoring of your own exposure to a toxic substance or harmful physical agent. • Air measurements • Blood and urine test results • MSDS • First Aid records • Medical Complaints • Treatments and prescriptions

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