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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). By: Jerome Kalo. What is a Material Safety Data Sheet?. Form providing detailed information about hazardous materials present at the worksite. Hazards addressed: Chemical Health hazards Reactivity and fire Environmental . Blue = health Hazard.

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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  1. Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) By: Jerome Kalo

  2. What is a Material Safety Data Sheet? • Form providing detailed information about hazardous materials present at the worksite. • Hazards addressed: • Chemical • Health hazards • Reactivity and fire • Environmental

  3. Blue = health Hazard. Red  = flammability. Yellow  =reactivity. White =other hazard 0 = no or minimal hazard1 = slight hazard2 = moderate hazard3 = serious hazard4 = extreme hazard Hazard Identification

  4. Hazard Symbols

  5. Who uses MSDS? • Employees who may be exposed at work. • Employers who need to know proper storage methods. • Emergency responders (fire fighters, hazardous material crews, emergency medical technicians).

  6. Responsible for MSDS • General Contractor/Employer: • Communicates hazards to employees at risk. • Ensures MSDS is readily accessible during each work shift. • Passes all MSDS to owner upon completion of project. • Project manager: • Receives the MSDS from each subcontractor or supplier.

  7. OSHA Regulations • Regulations 1926.59 & 1910.1200. • General Industry Standards for Hazard Communication. • MSDS must be available to employees for potentially harmful substances handled in the workplace.

  8. MSDS Format • No standard format. • Two main formats utilized: • OSHA • ANSI • Can be hardcopy, computer, fax, etc. • Must contain basic informational requirements.

  9. Storage Disposal Protective Equipment Spill hazard procedures ID organization responsible for preparing the MSDS Overview: Required Information • Identity • Physical properties • Toxicity/Carcinogen • Reactivity • Health effects • Exposure limits • First aid

  10. Required Information • Identity & Physical Properties: • Name of product/ chemical name. • Flash point, melting point, boiling point, etc. • Toxicity: • Defined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix A • Lethality of a substance in albino rats; how dangerous it is and method of poisoning (inhalation, skin contact, ingestion). • Whether chemical is considered a carcinogen.

  11. Required Information • Health effects: • Detrimental effects of a substance on the human body. • First aid: • Information which would help in rendering medical assistance.

  12. Required Information • Storage: • Proper handling and storage techniques. • Disposal: • Most substances cannot go down the drain or in the trash can.

  13. Required Information • Reactivity: • Potential hazards of reaction with other substances (air, water, chemicals). • Protective Equipment: • Listing of equipment to use when working with the chemical (respirator, goggles, gloves, apron).

  14. Additional Required Information • Contact information for the manufacturer of the substance. • Important facts not included in previous sections: • radioactivity

  15. Location of MSDS on Jobsite • Compiled by site safety or management personnel. • Kept in a binder in jobsite trailer. • Must ALWAYS be available onsite.

  16. Examples & Relevance • Drillers, sandblasters, drywall sanders, and brick masons: risk inhaling particles of dust, sand, and crystalline silica, which can lead to lung cancers, tuberculosis, and silicosis. • Welders and other metalworkers: risk inhaling metal fumes, which can cause lung ailments, airway disorders, and cancer. • Asphalt used in paving and roofing has been linked to throat irritation, nausea, and chronic lower respiratory infections.

  17. Examples & Relevance • Finishing work: can breathe in toxic fumes from paints, adhesives, floor finishes, and other materials. • Renovation and demolition of old buildings exposes workers to lead paint, asbestos, and toxic molds. • www.ehponline.org/members/2002/110-3/focus.html

  18. Online Resources • MSDS.com • Hazard.com • MSDSonline.com

  19. Summary • To prevent accidents on the jobsite related to hazardous substances, it is mandatory to have MSDS available to employees. • MSDS is also outlines ways to treat incidences related to exposure of a hazardous substance. Reference: National Safety Council. (1985). The facts about the hazard communication standard: A guide book. Illinois: National Safety Council.

  20. Any Questions?

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