Hazard Communication Loss Control Department Overview OSHA Standard

Hazard Communication Loss Control Department

Overview • • • OSHA Standard Chemical Hazards Routes of Exposure Container Labeling Material Safety Data Sheets Protecting Yourself 2

OR-OSHA Standard 1910. 1200 Employers are responsible for informing employees of chemical hazards encountered in the work place, how to protect themselves from those hazards and what to do in case of an emergency. 3

OR-OSHA Standard • • • Have a list of chemicals Have MSDS’s available Train on what’s present Train on how to detect chemical presence Train on how to prevent injury/harm Train on how to read labels & MSDS 4

Chemical Hazards Health Hazards Physical Hazards 5

Chemical Hazards come in many different forms… • Dusts • Fumes • Fibers • Mists • Vapors • Gases 6

Chemical Hazards - Health Acute or Chronic – extended exposure, develops over time (cancer) Acute – short, intense exposure with immediate symptoms (sunburn) 7

Chemical Hazards - Health • Carcinogens • Asbestos • Silica • Radiation • Sunlight • Irritants 8

Chemical Hazards - Health Asbestos… • • • Mesothelioma Asbestosis Asbestos warts Healthy Lung 9

Chemical Hazards - Physical • • • Flammable Explosive Corrosive Oxidizer Reactive 10

Routes of Exposure • Absorption • Inhalation • Injection • Ingestion 11

Container Labeling NFPA 704 12

Container Labeling HMIS (Hazardous Materials Information System) 13

Container Labeling Department of Transportation placards 14

Container Labeling Primary Container – Original Manufacturer Contact Information Hazards Safe Use Safe Storage Components 15

Container Labeling Secondary Container – Generic or alternate Common name Hazards 16

Container Labeling - Pipes • Pipes with chemicals in them must be labeled in a conspicuous place. • If pipes aren’t labeled, process sheets, written SOP, system schematics warning must be made available. • Pipes and building materials with asbestos must be labeled. 17

Material Safety Data Sheet • • Product Manufacturer & contact information Composition of chemical • Chemical mixture (both if tested as a whole or as individual chemicals) • Physical and chemical characteristics • Vapor pressure • Flash point • Physical hazard • Fire potential • Explosion • Reactivity 18

Material Safety Data Sheet • Health hazards • Eye, skin, inhalation & ingestion exposure; route of exposure: symptoms; first aid directions • • • Exposure Levels (OSHA PEL, ACGIH TLV) Whether contains potential carcinogens Safe handling • PPE, spill and leak procedures • Control measures • Engineering controls, work practices, PPE • Date of preparation / last update 19

Material Safety Data Sheet • Manufacturer can provide the organization with the MSDS. • Must have on-site for each chemical. • Update them annually in case of new composition, new chemicals, etc. 20

Material Safety Data Sheet examples • Who do you contact for more information? • What PPE should be worn when handling the chemical? • What health/physical hazards exist? • Any special handling or storage instructions? 21

Material Safety Data Sheet Annual Review… • • • Change the last reviewed date on binder/policy Remove MSDS of chemicals no longer needed Review inventory of required MSDSs 22

Material Safety Data Sheet Site Specific Information • Where is your MSDS binder located? • Who updates new chemical MSDSs? 23

Protecting Yourself Detection… • Monitors • Visual • Odors 24

Protecting Yourself - PPE • Gloves (latex, leather, kevlar, etc. ) • Respirators (half face, self-contained breathing apparatus) • Foot protection (steel toed, closed toe) • Eye (safety glasses, goggles) 25

Most Important Thing… Be aw are and ! g n i l Pa y at n o i t ten e b a l to cog niz ant of c hem ica l haz ard s! 26

Questions? SDAO Loss Control Department (503) 371 -8667 (800) 285 -5461 27