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MSDS. “A Wealth Of Information”. MSDS “A Wealth Of Information”.

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  1. MSDS “A Wealth Of Information”

  2. MSDS “A Wealth Of Information” • Material Safety Data Sheets, commonly called MSDS’s, have come to be very important documents. Every workplace should have readily- accessible MSDS’s for all the hazardous materials which are used or stored there. Not only should all work places contain MSDS’s, but it is required by law.

  3. MSHA Requirements 56/57 .16003 Storage of Hazardous Materials: Materials that can create hazards if accidentally liberated from their containers shall be stored in a manner that minimizes the dangers.

  4. MSHA Requirements Cont… • 56/57 .16004 Containers for hazardous materials: Hazardous materials shall be stored in containers of a type approved for such use by recognized agencies; such containers shall be labeled appropriately.

  5. MSDS: Preliminary Use 1. Become familiar with materials found on the MSDS before you begin using the material. 2. Advance copies of MSDS’s to review before receiving the hazardous material is a good idea for those are who responsible for procuring such materials.

  6. MSDS: Preliminary Use Cont… 3. Once a material is brought into the workplace, everyone who uses it should review the MSDS. You wouldn’t want to wait for an emergency to learn about the material’s hazardous properties.

  7. MSDS: Preliminary Use Cont… 4. MSDS content will also reveal personal protective equipment required when using the hazardous material, conditions to avoid when working with the material, such as heat and sparks; and what materials should not be brought into contact with the material being used.

  8. MSDS Content • Information typically found on an MSDS is grouped into the following categories: 1. Hazard ratings, such as NFPA (National Fire Protection) ratings 2. Name and address of the material’s manufacturer or importer.

  9. MSDS Content Cont… 3. Identity; by common name, synonyms, and chemical abstract number of the material. 4. Physical and chemical characteristics, such as the materials appearance,odor, specific gravity, and melting point.

  10. MSDS Content Cont… 5. Fire and explosion data, such as the material’s flash point, explosion hazards, and recommended fire extinguishing information. 6. Physical hazards, such as the material’s stability,incompatible material information, and hazardous decomposition products.

  11. MSDS Content Cont… 7. Health hazards, such as inhalation and ingestion hazards, carcinogen classification, and basic first aid information. 8. Special precautions and spill or leak procedures such as storage, clean-up, and disposal information. 9. Special protection information (PPE)

  12. Summary MSDS’s have proven to be very valuable tools in protecting people from hazards. They provide a wealth of information in a convenient form, but MSDS’s are only as useful as you make them. Take the time to review the MSDS’s that apply to your work area. It may be a life saver!

  13. Instructor’s Guide • Bring a few MSDS’s to the safety meeting to review. • Discuss PPE available at your location when dealing with chemicals. • Review the quiz.

  14. Quiz 1. Every workplace should have access to MSDS. T or F 2. The time to get familiar with MSDS is after you begin using the material. T or F 3. Everyone who uses hazardous materials should review MSDS. T or F

  15. Quiz Cont… 4. MSDS can give information on the type of PPE requirements. T or F 5. MSDS will tell you what materials should not be brought in contact with certain hazardous materials. T or F

  16. Quiz Cont… 6. Hazard ratings contain such information as: a. MFAP ratings b. FMPA ratings c. NFPA ratings 7. Fire and explosion data should include information such as: a. flash point b. out-of-spec c. color

  17. Quiz Cont… 8. Physical and chemical characteristics listed should include: a. odor b. melting point c. both a and b 9. Special precautions for spill or leaks should include: a. stability b. compatibility c. clean-up

  18. Quiz Cont… 10. MSDS information relating to special protection would include: a. fall protection b. PPE c. special gravity

  19. 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B MSDS Answer Sheet

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