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The Texas Hazard Communication Act

The Texas Hazard Communication Act. Certification and Recertification Seminar 2006. Training Materials. Trainer’s manual Texas Safety Standards (3rd edition) MSDS CD-ROM HAZCOM Activities Model Written HAZCOM Program Compliance Checklist Workshop Masters .

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The Texas Hazard Communication Act

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  1. The Texas Hazard Communication Act Certification and Recertification Seminar2006

  2. Training Materials • Trainer’s manual • Texas Safety Standards (3rd edition) • MSDS CD-ROM • HAZCOM Activities • Model Written HAZCOM Program • Compliance Checklist • Workshop Masters

  3. Purposes of the Hazard Communication Act (HAZCOM) • to reduce the incidence of chemically related illness and injury • to provide a means for public employees to learn about chemical hazards in the workplace.

  4. Texas Hazard Communication Act • modeled after OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard • enforced by the Department of State Health Services • became effective January 1, 1986 • revised in 1993

  5. HAZCOM requires employers to: • notify employees of their rights under the law • compile workplace chemical lists • provide professional development on the hazards of chemicals in the workplace • maintain file of Material Safety Data Sheets • provide personal protective equipment

  6. Hazard Communication Rules Provide guidance needed for employers and employees to comply with the Texas Hazard Communication Act

  7. HAZCOM Rules include: • Workplace Chemical List • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Labeling of Containers • Written Hazard Communication Program • Employee Education and Training Program • Complaints and Investigations • Employee Notice and Rights

  8. Office of the Attorney General Opinion No. DM-239 Answers the question… “Does the law require students to be trained on HAZCOM?”

  9. Activity: HAZCOM Rules Understanding the requirements in the Texas Hazard Communication Act

  10. Eye Protection Laws • Protective Eye Devices in Public Schools • Guidelines for Selection and Use of Face and Eye Protection in Public Schools

  11. Activity 2: Protective Eye Devices Purpose is to understand requirements in the law concerning the protection of students, teachers, and visitors during science laboratory activities.

  12. Material Safety Data Sheets must… • accompany chemicals purchased • conform to OSHA standards • be maintained by school district • be accessible same day requested • be replaced within 30 days • be readily available in workplace And… do not use chemicals without MSDS

  13. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  14. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

  15. MSDS Sections *HMIS (Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards)

  16. MSDS Glossary

  17. The first aid procedures for a chemical in its MSDS should have similar information as found on the chemical’s label.

  18. Activity 3: Material Safety Data Sheets Purpose of the activity is to learn to read and understand the information found on an MSDS.

  19. Chemical Labels

  20. Hazard Warning Hazard Signage First Aid 24-Hour Emergency Number

  21. Hazard Class & Packing Number Chemical Abstract Number (CAS) Specifications Hazard Rating

  22. Primary Container Label • Name of material—solution concentration • Name of components and mixture concentrations • Appropriate warning signage • Potential hazards • Immediate first aid measures

  23. Temporary Container Labels • Name of chemical • Appropriate hazard warnings What is an example of a hazard warning?

  24. Storing Chemicals According to Their Compatibility Using the Incompatible Chemicals list, sort the labels according to the chemical’s compatibility.

  25. Activity 4: Chemical Labels Purpose is to be able to read and understand the information on a chemical label.

  26. Science Safety in the News Chemicals: What’s in? What’s out?

  27. Fire Extinguishers What type is needed for science laboratory rooms?

  28. Class A Fire Class B Fire Class C Fire Class D Fire Common combustibles Flammable liquids Electrical fires Flammable metals Classes of Fires and Types of Fire Extinguishers Type ABC fire extinguisher for science laboratory rooms Type D fire extinguisher for chemical storage rooms

  29. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Hazard Rating Diamond

  30. Special Hazard Hazard Rating Severe Serious Dangerous Minor 0 Slight Flammability Hazard 3 1 0 Health Hazard Reactivity Hazard OX OX means the chemical readily combines with oxygen.

  31. What does this NFPA Diamond mean? 3 4 2 W

  32. Activity 5: NFPA Hazard Rating Purpose is to recognize and understand the parts of an NFPA Hazard Diamond.

  33. Employee Education Employee Rights

  34. Notices must be posted where employees usually see other posted announcements.

  35. District-level HAZCOM Program

  36. A district-level program for science teachers that could be used to bring your district into compliance with the components of the Texas Hazard Communication Act must include the following: • interpret information on chemical labels • interpret information on MSDS • location, effects, and safe handling of chemicals • proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) • first aid treatment if exposed to chemicals • handling, cleanup procedures, disposal of chemicals

  37. Documentation and Record Keeping

  38. Appendices Appendix A: HAZCOM Fact Sheets Appendix B: Checklists and Safety Symbols Appendix C: Laws, Rules, and Regulations Appendix D: Keys to Activities

  39. James W. Collins Charles A. Dana Center The University of Texas at Austin 2901 North IH-35 Suite 2.200 Austin, TX 78722 (512) 232-6002 jwcollins@mail.utexas.edu

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