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Hazard Communication Standard Training

Hazard Communication Standard Training. Rowan University New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Training. Some items we need to discuss before the formal Hazard Communications presentation…. Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes must be disposed of legally and safely.

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Hazard Communication Standard Training

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  1. Hazard Communication Standard Training Rowan University New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Training

  2. Some items we need to discuss before the formal Hazard Communications presentation…

  3. Hazardous Wastes • Hazardous wastes must be disposed of legally and safely. • Mercury batteries, Lithium Batteries and other rechargeable batteries are hazardous waste. • Some things are not hazardous wastes: Alkaline Batteries Latex Paint • Not Sure –Call Us

  4. Blood born Pathogens • 1. Blood born Pathogen standard and training is an annual requirement and will be provided to Affected employees • 2. Universal precautions and body isolation techniques are required when handling blood or other potentially infected body fluids such as seamen, vaginal secretions, spinal fluid; or vomit or feces obviously contaminated with blood.

  5. BBP, continued • 3. All fluids are suspect until you know otherwise (which is unlikely). • 4. Cleaning of blood or other potentially infected body fluids is a two step process. First clean up with hot, soapy water, second, disinfect with a 10% bleach and water solution. • 5. There is a preventative inoculation series for Hepatitis B, 3 shots given over 3 months, available at no charge to the employee.

  6. BBP, continued • 6. If you are an affected employee, a written declination is required if you do not wish to receive the inoculations. However, you can revoke this declination at any time.

  7. Asbestos Awareness • We have asbestos containing materials in the older campus buildings. • Most in public areas is VAT. There are specific procedures to use when working on VAT • Mechanical or machine rooms may have pipe insulation and fittings. If found damaged notify the Safety Office • Conclusion: If you are not sure…Don’t Touch it!! • Call us with any questions

  8. Hazard Communication Training Your Right to Know about hazards In the workplace!

  9. “Your Right to Know” • OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure your safety when working with hazardous chemicals. • In 2012 OSHA revised the HazCom Standard to be consistent with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

  10. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) • Major Proposed Changes to the HCS • Hazard Classification • Labels • Safety Data Sheets • Information and Training

  11. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) • Hazard Classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures • Signal Words include Danger and Warning

  12. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) • Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. • Precautionary statements must also be provided.

  13. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) • Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format • Sections 11-15 Are not enforced by OSHA but are still important. These discuss Aquatic toxicity, Soil resilience and other topics governed by different agencies

  14. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) • Information and Training: The GHS does not address training. However, the proposed HCS will require that workers are trained within two years of the publication of the final rule to facilitate recognition and understanding of the new labels and safety data sheets.

  15. Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Pictograms Compressed Gas Environmental Hazard Flammable Sensitizer Toxic Chronic Health Hazard Corrosive Explosive

  16. The NJ Worker & CommunityRTK Act Requires • Education and Training • Container Labeling • Central file and other information resources • SDS and NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets

  17. Hazard Communication Standard Chemical Manufacturers Must: • Determine a Chemical’s Hazards • Provide Labels and SDSs Employers Must: • Provide a Hazard Communication Program • Maintain SDSs • Train on Hazardous Materials

  18. HazCom Standard (cont.) Employees Must: • Read labels and SDSs • Follow Employer Instructions and Warnings • Identify Hazards Before Starting a Job • Use the Appropriate Safety Procedures and Equipment • Participate in Training

  19. The Hazard CommunicationsFile Must Contain • The University’s Hazard Communication Compliance Plan • Current Right to Know Survey • NJ Hazardous Substance List • Safety Data Sheets • NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets

  20. Labeling • Chemical Containers Require Labels • Most Products Come in With Appropriate Labels and Information. • Unlabeled Containers Must be Rejected and not Used or Opened.

  21. Chemical Hazards There are two main hazard Types • Physical Hazards • Health Hazards

  22. Physical Hazards • Fire Hazards Flammables Combustibles • Corrosives • Acids • Caustics • Reactive • Explosive

  23. Health Hazards • Carcinogen = Cancer • Mutagen = DNA Changes • Teratogen = Harms the Fetus/Child Through the Mother • Poisons/Toxics

  24. Effects of Exposure “Acute” effects usually occur rapidly as a result of short-term exposures, and are of short duration. “Chronic” effects generally occur as a result of long-term exposure, and are of long duration

  25. Routes of exposure 1. Inhalation 2. Skin Absorption 3. Ingestion 4. Injection

  26. Exposure Control • Recognize the Potential Hazards with the Chemical • Evaluate the Hazard(s) with the Intended use • Control the Exposure – Choose Best Method • Remember: [Dose + Time = Toxic Effect] • Goal is to Lower One or the Other or Both

  27. Control Methods 1. Material Substitution 2. Method Substitution 3. Ventilation 4. Isolation 5. Workplace Practices 6. Training 7. Personal Protective Equipment

  28. PPE Discussion • Limitations of: Gloves, goggles, and safety glasses • Select the correct type for hazard involved and task to be accomplished. • “One Type” doesn't’ fit all

  29. What is the Best Methodto Reduce Exposure? Avoidance!

  30. SAFETYDATASHEETS

  31. Safety Data SheetDiscussion • Differences Between a SDS and a NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet • SDS is Furnished by Maker of the Hazardous Chemical or Mixture • A NJ Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet is Furnished By the State of New Jersey Only on a Single Chemical

  32. Using a Safety Data Sheet Manufacture? Product Use? Ingredients? Fire Hazard? First Aid? Disposal? Color? Smell? PPE? Reactions? CAS#?

  33. Any Questions??? Feel free to contact the University Environmental Health and Safety Office ehs@rowan.edu X 5105

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