Hazardous Communication Program

1. HazardousCommunication Program “Right to Know” Lamar State College-Orange

2. What is the Hazardous Communication Program?

3. This program is designed to provide knowledge, warning, protection and training to employees who may be exposed to hazards of chemicals and other materials • The program is written in accordance with RMTSA Guidelines, Volume III, Section Two, Chapter 7.12; Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 502, Texas Hazard Communication Act; OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e) (1)

4. Why is the Hazardous Communication Program Important?

5. Chemicals are part of every day life. It is every employee’s RIGHT TO KNOW about the potentially hazardous chemicals and materials that are near their work area.

6. Hazardous Chemicals • Any chemical that can damage the lungs, eyes, skin or mucous membranes • Any liquid, solid or gas that could present a physical or health hazard may include: • Irritants – substances that cause inflammation or painful reaction • Corrosives – substances that will destroy or cause irreversible damage to another surface • Carcinogens – agents directly involved in causing cancer • Toxins – substances that are poisonous

7. Hazardous Chemical Examples • Cleaning chemicals • Degreasers • Fertilizer • Paints • Pesticides • Compressed Gas • Fingernail Polish Remover • Hair Color • Peroxide • Gasoline

8. Who is Responsible?

9. Hazardous Communication Program Administrator • Responsible for the initiation of the program • Administers the Program • Performs the annual inventory audit

10. Departmental Hazardous Communication Coordinator • Reports to the Program Administrator on an annual basis • Administers the program within the department • Appoints staff or faculty to assist in the program • Provides departmental training

11. Faculty, Staff, Students • Actively participate in program • Attend training • Practice safe handling of potentially hazardous chemicals/materials • Notify department coordinator of suspected hazards • Point out suspected hazards

12. Policy Components

13. Five Basic Components • Inventory and Audit • Labels and Labeling • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Personnel Training and Information • Written Hazard Communication Program “Right to Know” Policy

14. Component 1: Inventory and Audit • A list of potentially hazardous chemicals/materials should include: • Chemical/product name • Manufacturer • Internet address of the MSDS • Quantity of product • Area where the potentially hazardous chemical/materials are stored • Hazard Type and severity rating • Inventory lists will be audited annually

15. Inventory List

16. Identification Systems • HMIS • HMIG • NFPA

17. Identification System Similarities • Each system uses the following four color-coded fields: Flammability (red) Health (blue) Reactivity (yellow) Special Instructions (white) • Each uses a system of five numbers, ranging from 0 to 4, indicating severity of the hazard: • 0 being the least • 4 being the most hazardous

18. Identification System Differences • Shape • NFPA uses four diamonds • HMIG and HMIS use four (4) horizontal bars • Interpretation of the white field • NFPA is used to alert fire fighters regarding special precautions • HMIG and HMIS use this field to indicate need for protective equipment

19. HMIS • Hazardous Material Information System Developedby the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) Product Identification Acute Numeric Health Rating and Chronic Hazard Indicator Flammable Rating Reactivity Rating Personal Protective Equipment Code (PPE) *

20. HMIG • Hazardous Material Identification Guide Developed by Lab Safety Supply, Inc. in Janesville, WI Product Identification Acute Numeric Health Rating Flammable Rating Reactivity Rating Personal Protective Equipment Code (PPE)

21. NFPA • National Fire Protection Agency Identification System Developed for Fire Fighters Flammable Rating Acute Numeric Health Rating Reactivity Rating Special Precautions

22. NFPAFlammability Scale RED Susceptibility of Material to Burning

23. NFPAHealth Hazard Scale BLUE

24. NFPAReactivity Scale YELLOW

25. NFPA White Special Precautions

26. HMIG/HMISPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

27. Component 2: Labels and Labeling • All potentially hazardous chemicals or materials on hand or received must have a label that will specify at least: • The chemical name • Any specific warning or other hazard information • Identification of the manufacturer or supplier and address • A potentially hazardous chemical or material label must always remain intact and should never be defaced in any manner

28. Component 3: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) MSDS are documents intended to inform workers and emergency personnel about a particular substance. Information includes: • Product Identification • Product information and emergency phone number • First Aid procedures when the following has occurred: • Ingestion (swallowed) • Eye contact • Skin contact (absorption through the skin) • Inhalation (breathing)

29. NFPA Diamond Emergency Number Product Information First Aid Information

30. MSDS File Locations • Hazard Communication Program binder • Hard copy • MyLSC-O Safety Channel • Electronic copy

31. Component 4: Personnel Training and Information • All personnel will be informed of the program annually or at the time of initial assignment • General program information and training will be provided through a variety of media by each department • Personnel will validate in writing that they have attended a required training session and that they understand the policy relative to their department

32. Component 5: Written Hazard Communication Program “Right to Know” Policy Departmental Coordinators will receive a copy of the Hazardous Communication Program policy which will be located in the Yellow Program Binder

33. Each department is issued a Hazardous Communication Program in a Yellow binder provided by the Hazard Communications Program Administrator • Each yellow binder contains: • 1. Hazardous Chemical Inventory • 2. Waste Management Contractor’s List • 3. Hazard Communication Plan “Right To Know” • 4. MSDS hard copies

34. POP QUIZ

38. Check Your Answers 1. D. All of the Above 2. D. None of the Above 3. A. Flammability Hazard 4. C. Is Deadly 5. B. False 6. C. Material Safety Data Sheet 7. D. All of the Above 8. D. Both B and C 9. B. False 10. D. All of the Above

39. Congratulations • You have completed the first phase of your training • You are the most valuable component of this Hazardous Communication Program • Your involvement has an important impact on the success of this program

40. Thank You For Your ParticipationPlease print your certificate and fill in your name and date of completion.DHCC will initial certificate to verify training completion and forward the certificate to HCPA.