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Hazard Communication. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Introduction. The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards. That’s your Right-To-Know!. Purpose.
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HazardCommunication OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
Introduction • The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards. That’s your Right-To-Know!
Purpose • The standard was developed to make sure that everyone who works with any hazardous chemical is aware of the hazards and the necessary precautions.
The Standard applies to • Chemical Manufacturers • Employers • Employees
Chemical Manufacturers • Must determine the physical and health hazards of the products they make and provide that information to users.
Employers - MSU • Must determine which workplace materials are hazardous and provide employees with the information, training, and equipment they need to protect themselves and others.
Employees • Must use their Right-to-Know knowledge to stay safe and healthy on the job.
Why learn about chemicals? • Chemicals have many valuable uses and are used often. • But many chemicals also have hazards that can present risks to health and safety when they’re used on the job.
Chemical Hazards • Health • Physical
Health Hazards • Acute Health Problems • symptoms show up immediately after exposure • Chronic Health Problems • problems develop gradually from prolonged or repeated exposure
Physical Hazards • Sudden release of pressure (explosion) • Flammable (catches fire easily) • Reactive (unstable chemicals)
Routes of Entry • Inhalation • Ingestion • Injection • Skin Contact or Absorption
4 Main Areas of Haz Com • Labeling • Material Safety Data Sheets • Written Program • Education and Training
Labeling • Every container of hazardous chemicals is labeled by the manufacturer. • Labels make it easy to find at a glance the chemical’s possible hazards and basic steps to take to protect yourself against those risks.
Parts of a Label • Identity • Name and Address of the Manufacturer • Physical Hazards • Health Hazards • Proper Storage and Handling
Parts of a Label • Blue - Health • Red – Flammability • Yellow – Reactivity • White – Protective Equipment and Other • Scale 0-4 • 0 = no danger • 4 = highest danger
Pipes and piping systems do NOT require labels. • However, MSU must communicate the hazards of chemicals in unlabeled pipes to employees.
Before you move, handle or open a chemical container, READ THE LABEL and follow the instructions.
Material Safety Data Sheets • Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer • Available for every hazardous chemical or substance • Contains information that: • Enables you to prepare for safe day-to-day use • Enables you to respond in emergencies
Contents of MSDS • Chemical name • Company information • Hazardous ingredients • Physical characteristics • Fire and explosion data • Health hazard data • Reactivity data • Special precautions • Safe handling practices • PPE • What to do in case of spills or leaks
Location of MSDS • In your work area • Your supervisor will inform you of the specific location • Office of Environmental Safety and Health
Written Program • MSU must have a written Hazard Communication Program • Inform employees about standard • Information and training on the Hazard Communication program • Must be available to all employees
Education & Training • MSU must provide employees with education and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the work area.
Summary • You have a right to know about the chemical hazards in your workplace. • And you have a duty to use that right to learn about and protect yourself from those hazards.
