Hazard Communication OSHA Office of Training and Education

Hazard Communication OSHA Office of Training and Education 1

Introduction ! About 32 million workers work with and are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards ! There approximately 650, 000 existing chemical products, and hundreds of new ones being introduced annually ! Chemical exposure may cause or contribute to many serious health effects such as heart ailments, central nervous system damage, kidney and lung damage, sterility, cancer, burns, and rashes ! Some chemicals may also be safety hazards and have the potential to cause fires and explosions and other serious accidents OSHA Office of Training and Education 2

! 1. Name three serious health hazards which can be acquired from chemical exposure. OSHA Office of Training and Education 3

OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances 1910. 1200 Hazard communication 1910. 1200(a) Purpose. (1) “The purpose of this section is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. This transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets and employee training. ”

Purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard To ensure that employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves so that the incidence of illnesses and injuries due to hazardous chemicals is reduced. Hazard Communication Program Container Labeling Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Program Label OSHA Office of Training and Education 5

! 2. To ensure that employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves so that the incidence of illnesses and injuries due to ______ is reduced. OSHA Office of Training and Education 6

3. The container on the previous slide is missing a _____ which identifies the contents of the container. OSHA Office of Training and Education 8

Who is covered? OSHA’s Hazard Communication (Haz. Com) standard applies to general industry, shipyard, marine terminals, longshoring, and construction employment and covers chemical manufacturers, importers, employers, and employees exposed to chemical hazards. OSHA Office of Training and Education 9

Employer Responsibilities ! Identify and list hazardous chemicals in their workplaces ! Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor ! Implement a written Haz. Com program, including labels, MSDSs, and employee training ! Communicate hazard information to employees through labels, MSDSs, and formal training programs OSHA Office of Training and Education 10

! 4, _______ must obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor OSHA Office of Training and Education 11

! 5. ________ must identify and list hazardous chemicals in their workplaces OSHA Office of Training and Education 12

How can workplace hazards be minimized? ! The first step in minimizing workplace hazards is to perform a thorough hazard assessment ! Employers can rely on the evaluations performed by the manufacturers or importers to establish the hazards of the chemicals they use >This information is obtained from MSDSs and labels OSHA Office of Training and Education 13

Why is a written program required? ! Ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees ! Provides necessary hazard information to employees Haz. Com Program (f) "Labels and other forms of warning. " (g) "Material safety data sheets. " (h) "Employee information and training. " OSHA Office of Training and Education 14

! 6. What program ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees and provides necessary hazard information to employees OSHA Office of Training and Education 15

Written Haz. Com Program Requirements ! Describes container labeling, MSDSs, and employee training for each workplace ! List of the hazardous chemicals ! Make information regarding hazards and protective measures available to other employers onsite OSHA Office of Training and Education 16

! 7. List two requirements of a hazardous communications program. OSHA Office of Training and Education 17

8. What does reactive mean in regards to hazardous communication? OSHA Office of Training and Education 19

9. Is the previous slide a highly reactive substance? OSHA Office of Training and Education 21

10. This area poses a _____ health risk. OSHA Office of Training and Education 23

11. ____ should not be used in this area. OSHA Office of Training and Education 25

10. What is the violation on the previous slide? OSHA Office of Training and Education 27

OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances 1910. 1200 Hazard communication 1910. 1200(g)(8) “The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access, microfiche, and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the material safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options. )”

12. Can MSDSs be kept by electronic means? OSHA Office of Training and Education 29

MSDS Notebook

How must chemicals be labeled? Each container of hazardous chemicals entering the workplace must be labeled or marked with: ! Identity of the chemical ! Appropriate hazard warnings ! Name and address of the responsible party OSHA Office of Training and Education 31

! 13. Identify two items which must be on the label of a hazardous chemical OSHA Office of Training and Education 32

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Labels, Tags and Markings ! The employer must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the following: > Identity of the hazardous chemical > Appropriate hazard warnings ! This above labeling information is required of the manufacturer so the employer must ensure that the original labels from the manufacturer are on all containers and remain legible

Container Labeling in the Workplace ! The hazard warning can be any type of message, picture, or symbol that provides information on the hazards of the chemical(s) and the targeted organs affected, if applicable ! Labels must be legible, in English (plus other languages, if desired), and prominently displayed OSHA Office of Training and Education 35

! 14. The hazard warning can be any type of message, picture, or symbol that provides information on the hazards of the chemical(s) and the targeted _____affected, if applicable OSHA Office of Training and Education 36

Material Safety Data Sheets Prepared by the chemical manufacturer or importer and describe: ! Physical hazards, such as fire and explosion ! Health hazards, such as signs of exposure ! Routes of exposure ! Precautions for safe handling and use ! Emergency and first-aid procedures ! Control measures OSHA Office of Training and Education 37

! 15. MSDS is an acronym for what? OSHA Office of Training and Education 38

Material Safety Data Sheets (cont’d) ! Must be in English and include information regarding the specific chemical identity and common names ! Must provide information about the: > Physical and chemical characteristics > Health effects > Exposure limits > Carcinogenicity (cancer-causing) > Identification (name, address, and telephone number) of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet ! Must be readily accessible to employees in their work area OSHA Office of Training and Education 39

Material Safety Data Sheets (cont’d) ! MSDSs have no prescribed format ! If no MSDS has been received for a hazardous chemical, employer must contact the supplier, manufacturer, or importer to obtain one and maintain a record of the contact OSHA Office of Training and Education 40

! 16. If no MSDS has been received for a hazardous chemical, the _______ must contact the supplier, manufacturer, or importer to obtain one and maintain a record of the contact OSHA Office of Training and Education 41

Training is required for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area: ! At the time of initial assignment ! Whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area OSHA Office of Training and Education 42

What training is needed to protect workers? ! Explanation of the Haz. Com program, including information on labels, MSDSs, and how to obtain and use available hazard information ! Hazards of chemicals ! Protective measures such as engineering controls, work practices, and the use of PPE ! How to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical (using monitoring devices, observation, or smell) OSHA Office of Training and Education 43

! 17. Training is required for _____ who are exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area: OSHA Office of Training and Education 44

What information must be provided to workers? Employees must be informed of: ! The Haz. Com standard and its requirements ! Operations in their work areas where hazardous chemicals are present ! Location and availability of the written hazard evaluation procedures, communications program, lists of hazardous chemicals, and the required MSDSs OSHA Office of Training and Education 45

! 18. Is the hazardous communication material a right to know for the employee? OSHA Office of Training and Education 46

Summary ! OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is based on a simple concept - that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working ! Employees also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring OSHA Office of Training and Education 47