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EHS 101 Environmental, Health & Safety World Sales Meeting 2009

Discover key information on chemical safety regulations, hazard identification, handling procedures, and more in this guide. Get insights into MSDS, HMIS/NFPA codes, dust explosion hazards, AWAIR goals, REACH regulations, and ISO standards for environmental health and safety practices.

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EHS 101 Environmental, Health & Safety World Sales Meeting 2009

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  1. EHS 101Environmental, Health & SafetyWorld Sales Meeting 2009 Angel Green & Andrea Hansen

  2. Program Contents • MSDS • Your Right To Know • HMIS/NFPA • Handling Chemicals • Dust Explosion Hazard • AWAIR • REACh • EPA/EMS Regulations • ISO 14001 • LEED

  3. MSDS Section 1 Identification of Substance • Trade name • Manufacturer/Supplier • Emergency Information

  4. MSDS Section 2 Composition/Data on Components • Dangerous/Hazardous components • Risk phrase symbols

  5. Figure 4.9 GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes Flammables Self Reactives Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides Acute toxicity (severe) Oxidizers Explosives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides Corrosives Irritant Dermal Sensitizer Acute toxicity (harmful) Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritation Carcinogen Respiratory Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Mutagenicity Aspiration Toxicity Gases Under Pressure Environmental Toxicity http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome_e.html http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html

  6. MSDS Section 3 Hazards Identification • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man & environment • HMIS/NFPA symbol

  7. MSDS Section 4 First Aid Measures • Inhalation • Skin Contact • Eye Contact • Ingestion

  8. MSDS Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures • Suitable extinguishing agents • Unsuitable extinguishing agents • Protective equipment

  9. MSDS Section 6 Accidental Release Measures • Personal Protective equipment • Environmental protection • Measures for cleaning/collecting

  10. MSDS Section 7 Handling & Storage • Information for safe handling • Information about protection against explosions & fires • Storage requirements & conditions

  11. MSDS Section 8 Exposure Controls & Personal Protection • OSHA exposure limits • LEL, TLV • Personal Protective Equipment

  12. MSDS Section 9 Physical & Chemical Properties • Flash point • Ignition temperature • Explosion limits • Solvent/water content • Solids content

  13. MSDS Section 10 Stability & Reactivity • Thermal decomposition • Dangerous reactions • Dangerous products of decomposition

  14. MSDS Section 11 Toxicological Information • Acute Toxicity • Irritant Effects

  15. MSDS Section 12 Ecological Information • General Notes • Water Class

  16. MSDS Section 13 Disposal Considerations • Recommendation • Check with local authorities Some U.S. Hazardous Characteristics: • Ph < or = to 2 or > or equal to 12.5 • Flash point equal or below 140F (60C) • Special lists-U,P,K,F,D • Reactivity, Toxicity, etc.

  17. MSDS Section 14 Transport Information • DOT • ADR/RID (cross-border) • IMDG (marine) • IATA (air) • Hazard class & packing group • UN number • Special labeling

  18. MSDS Section 15 Regulations • SARA 355, 313, 311/312, 302, 303 (http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/sara.htm) • TSCA and other inventories • Cancerogenity-Cal Prop 65, EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA • Risk & Safety Phrases

  19. MSDS Section 16 Other Information • Department Issuing MSDS

  20. Your Right To Know Your Rights • Right to know about hazards of your work environment • Whether or not you are exposed to: • Hazardous chemicals • Harmful physical agents (like heat, noise, radiation) • Infectious/Contagious agents (like human blood or bodily fluids) • You have a right to know: • Whether or not you are exposed • Degree of that exposure, if any • Hazards of these exposures • Methods to protect yourself

  21. Your Right To Know Our Right to Know Program • Our program includes: • A listing of hazards • Material Safety Data Sheets • Hazard labeling • Training, including routine and non-routine tasks • Other information

  22. Your Right To Know Hazard labeling • All hazardous chemicals must be stored in properly labeled containers. • Trade name and a hazard warning

  23. Your Right To Know HMIS Symbol

  24. The NFPA Diamond Red: Fire Hazard Blue: Health Hazard Yellow: Reactivity Hazard White: Special Hazard

  25. Personal Protective Equipment • Dust masks • Respirators • Separate training provided • Safety glasses • Safety shoes • Splash Goggles • Gloves • Protective Suits • Hard Hats

  26. Your Right to Know Hazardous Chemicals • Carbon Monoxide • Corrosives • Solvents • Compressed air/gases • Nuisance dusts • Some VpCI/MCI compounds Physical Agents • Heat • Noise Infectious Agents • Human Blood/OPIM

  27. Dust Suspension/Mixing Confinement Oxygen Ignition Dust Explosion Hazard

  28. AWAIR GOALS • AWorkplace Accident and Injury Reduction Act • Reduce our reportable injuries by 25% • Maintain 8-10 trained CPR/AED/FA employees • Implement a reward/discipline program • Update equipment for safety and ergonomics

  29. REACH • REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. The new law entered into force on 1 June 2007, but initial implementation goes through 2013 • Pre-Registration, Registration, Only Representative

  30. What is ISO 14001:2004? Standards contribute to making the development, manufacturing and supply of products and services more efficient, safer and cleaner. ISOS is a Greek word meaning equal ISO’s goal is to facilitate the international coordination and unification of industrial standards (over 15,000 standards) 14001 Standard is primarily concerned with "environmental management". This means what the organization does to minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities, and continually to improve its environmental performance. Cortec Corporation was one of the first companies in Minnesota to become ISO 14001:1996 certified in 1998

  31. Cortec Corporation Environmental Policy Statement At Cortec Corporation World Headquarters, we are committed to: *Developing, implementing and reviewing a plan that defines the organization’s environmental goals, objectives and targets *Preventing environmental pollution and conservation problems *Conserving natural resources through reclamation and recycling *Complying with all legal and other requirements that apply to the organization’s operations related to its environmental aspects *Continual improvement of the environmental performance of our products, services, and processes *Assisting our customers in dealing with environmental challenges *The continued development of products that are created from sustainable resources

  32. EMS Policy Statement Summary 1) Conforming to all local, state, and federal regulations which apply to Cortec’s operation 2) Commitment to continual prevention of pollution and waste whenever possible 3) Developing environmentally friendly products from renewable resources

  33. EPA Regulations VOC • Architectural Coatings • Cleaners Tier II

  34. EMS Goals

  35. What Significant Aspects Do We Monitor?

  36. What Significant Aspects Do We Monitor?

  37. What Significant Aspects Do We Monitor?

  38. Renewable Resource Use • When a sustainable resource like soy bean oil or limonene or lactate esters are utilized in place of oil type solvents our environment gains by the replacement of mineral based solvents and disposal of natural type solvents is better for the environment • Whenever feasible, renewable resources will be used in new product development at Cortec. • Cortec personnel can promote these items over similar non-renewable resource items. Brochures highlighting these materials should be maintained to help with this process. The usage will be tracked.

  39. Biodegradable Resource Use • When biodegradable film is available, plastic may be composted, which is a benefit to the environment. Whenever feasible, new films will be made with biodegradable materials. • Cortec has two issued patents on the use of BDG bags prepared with a vapor corrosion control feature. Cryogenic capability has been identified and a use patent filed. • Other biodegradable products will also be used whenever feasible in non-film products. • Cortec personnel can promote these items over similar non-biodegradable resource items. Brochures highlighting these materials should be maintained to help with this process. The usage will be tracked.

  40. LEED - The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™ USGBC-U.S. Green Building Council A voluntary certification program that can be applied to any building type and any building lifecycle phase. It promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas: Sustainable SitesWater Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & ResourcesIndoor Environmental Quality Locations & Linkages LEED Certified 26-32 Points Silver Level 33-38 Points Gold Level 39-51 Points Platinum Level 52 + Points

  41. For More Information: OSHA • 29 CFR 1910 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=1910 EPA • 40 CFR http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/search/40cfr.html • 42 CFR http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=BROWSE&TITLE=42USCC103 REACh • http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:396:0001:0849:EN:PDF LEED • http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19

  42. Angel Green • Safety Coordinator • 651.429.1100 ext. 146 • agreen@cortecvci.com Andrea Hansen • EMS Coordinator • 651.429.1100 ext. 165 • ahansen@cortecvci.com

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