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Texas AM Hazard Communications Act

• How to work with hazardous chemicals and handle
  chemical emergencies.

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Introduction

• This training is split into five different
  sections. After each section there will be a
  short quiz covering the material you have
  learned. In order to begin working at your
  facility you must pass all five sections.

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Part One

• You will begin your first day at Texas AM
  University Food Services Department soon. And,
  although you might not think of your job as
  dangerous, there are potential dangers
  everywhere. To prevent accidents you will need
  to know how to identify these dangers and respond
  to an emergency.

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Lets begin by asking, Whats Dangerous?

• Some dangers are obvious and some are not. Start
  by looking at your work area and find out what
  the possible dangers may be.

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Whats Dangerous?

• You will probably be able to detect some of the
  obvious hazards such as slippery floors, grease
  spots, unswept areas, cluttered work areas,
  unsafe storage and lifting or carrying objects
  the wrong way or without the right equipment.

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Some Hazards are not so obvious

• For example, the chemical products that you will
  use everyday on the job the liquids, powders,
  pastes, and waxes. All of these products can
  contain what are called hazardous materials, and
  can be dangerous to your health, to your safety,
  and to the environment if they are not used
  properly.

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When will I be exposed to hazardous chemicals?

• Restaurant workers like us come in contact with
  them in bleaches, pot and pan cleaners,
  all-purpose cleaners, and dishwashing compounds
  every day.

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How do I keep myself safe?

• Care is vital when handling these materials. If
  used the right way, these chemicals can be safe.
  If used the wrong way, these chemicals may give
  you only a minor skin rash, but others can cause
  breathing problems, severe burns, and even death.
  

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How do I keep myself safe?

• These chemicals can be dangerous in different
  ways. You should know these categories so you
  will know how to protect and prepare yourself
  appropriately to work with the chemical.

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Dangerous Chemicals

• Corrosive chemicals These chemicals irritate
  and burn it can scar your eyes and skin just by
  coming in contact with it. These chemicals are
  called corrosive because they corrode or eat away
  whatever they touch.

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Dangerous Chemicals

• Reactive chemicals These chemicals can explode,
  burn, or release deadly gases without a warning
  if mixed with, or exposed to the wrong stuff.

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Dangerous Chemicals

• Poison or Toxic chemicals These chemicals can
  cause illness or death if you swallow them,
  breathe them, or let them soak into your skin.

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Dangerous Chemicals

• Flammable or Ignitable chemicals These
  chemicals catch on fire easily, burn, and even
  explode.

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The Label

• If any of these chemicals are in the products
  that we use, you will see the words CAUTION,
  WARNING, or DANGER on the label. The label will
  tell you what is dangerous about it and how to
  use it safely.

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The Label

• If the product is not in its original container,
  it still should have a label on it. If it does
  not have a label, make sure to find out what this
  product is BEFORE you use it.

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You work with chemicals in your job every day.

• Do you know the names of the chemicals without
  looking at the labels?
• Do you know how to handle and store them safely
  without risking potentially dangerous exposure to
  them?
• What would happen to you if you were overexposed
  to these chemicals?

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Any worker who doesnt know the answers to these
questions is at risk of serious harm.

• Thats why the hazard communication standard,
  also known as the Right-To-Know Law, was
  established by OSHA. It requires employers to
  provide their employees with detailed information
  and training on the chemicals they work with.

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YOUR RIGHTS

• You have the right to know about the dangers of
  your job. Your employer has the responsibility
  to point these hazards out to you and teach you
  how to work around them safely.

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YOUR RIGHTS

• You have the right to be trained to do your job
  safely, and to be given the safety equipment
  necessary.

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YOUR RIGHTS

• You can not be fired or discriminated against
  because you ask for information and training on
  how to handle the hazardous materials in your
  work place.
• You have the right for your doctor or a
  representative to receive the same information.

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN EMPLOYEE

• You must keep yourself informed.
• Make an effort to find things out for yourself.
• Follow the procedures that your employer outlines
  for your safety.

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QUIZ

• Part One

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QUESTION 1

• Hazardous chemicals can burn your skin or blow
  up, but they can not cause death.
• True
• False

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QUESTION 2

• The Right-To-Know Law requires employers to
  provide their employees with detailed information
  and training about the chemicals they work with.
• True
• False

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Part Two

• Part one of the training explains that you have
  the right to know about the dangers of the
  chemicals you work with. This information is
  provided to you in three ways
• Labels on the containers of chemicals
• A MSDS for each chemical in use at your facility
  - maintained in an easily accessible location
• Your supervisor

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The Label

• This is the most accessible way to find out about
  a product. Always read the label on the
  container of a hazardous chemical. It can
  provide you with a lot of very useful
  information, such as the name of the chemical you
  are using and any warnings describing its
  dangerous properties - for example, WARNING -
  HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!

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The Label

• It may also provide handling and storage
  information, precautions for using the chemical,
  for example- USE ONLY IN A VENTILATED AREA, and
  first aid information on what to do if you are
  exposed to the chemical. Read the label every
  time you handle a chemical. Look at the hazard
  warning to remind yourself if the chemical is
  flammable and what the health hazards might be.

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The Label

• If the product is not in its original container,
  it should still have a label on it.
• If the container does not have a label, make sure
  to find out what this product is before you use
  it!

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The Label

• The following words that may appear on the label
  to let you know how dangerous the chemical is
• CAUTION Alerts you to be careful. You could be
  injures, but the injury wont be deadly.
• WARNING Alerts you that the substance can cause
  a serious injury, even death.
• DANGER Alerts you that the substance is a
  present danger, which could cause a serious
  injury that might be fatal.

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The MSDS

• MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet.
  These worksheets contain more information than
  the label. This information comes from the
  manufacturer of the product. This sheet contains
  all of the important information the manufacturer
  knows about the product and how to handle the
  chemical safely.

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The MSDS

• This information will include
• The type of protective equipment to wear.
• How to deal with leaks and spills.
• What to do in case of a fire or explosion.
• Other emergencies that might occur while using
  this chemical and how to handle them.
• The phone number of the manufacturer at the top
  of the sheet so that you can call and find out
  anything that you dont understand.

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The MSDS

• Your employer is required to have an MSDS for
  every hazardous material in your facility
  including cleaning agents, fuel, insecticides,
  and pesticides.
• Make a point to know where the MSDS book is kept
  in your facility and how to get information from
  it.

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Your Supervisor

• Shortly after you begin work at your facility a
  training session will be given by your
  supervisor. It will focus on the specific
  chemicals you will be working with at your
  facility. Use this time to ask your supervisor
  any questions you might have about a particular
  chemical.

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Your Supervisor

• Finally, any time you dont know, or have a doubt
  about any product ask your supervisor before you
  use it.
• Be sure to have on the appropriate protective
  equipment.

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A Final Warning

• Each product that contains hazardous materials
  can be dangerous in a different way each may
  require different first aid responses, therefore
  we cant cover all the requirements here. Always
  check the MSDS.

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QUIZ

• Part Two

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QUESTION 3

• It is necessary for all chemicals to have a
  label.
• True
• False

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QUESTION 4

• Your supervisor is the only person who has access
  to the MSDS book.
• True
• False

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Part Three

• The following are some general guidelines to
  follow when handling chemicals, as well as how to
  protect yourself from exposure to a hazardous
  chemical.

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Use established procedures!

• Always use the proper established procedures for
  handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of
  hazardous chemicals.
• If you are going to work alone where there are
  toxic chemicals make sure that some type of
  communication system is available in case you
  need help.
• Generally, make yourself aware of the potential
  threat the chemical has and act accordingly.

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Use the proper equipment!

• This may include gloves, safety glasses, masks,
  respirator, work clothes or any other type of
  protective gear, depending on the type of
  chemicals you are using. Keep all equipment
  clean and report any damage.

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Protect your eyes!

• When you are working with hazardous materials
  that your are spraying,that give out vapors, or
  that could splash, wear safety glasses, goggles,
  and face shields.

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Protect your eyes!

• If you do get chemicals on your eyes, wash them
  immediately with water for about 15 minutes with
  your eyelids open.

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Protect your skin and body!

• Wear the appropriate gloves, protective aprons,
  and clothing when working with materials that can
  burn or irritate the exposed areas of your skin.

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Protect your skin and body!

• Some materials may not burn you, but they can be
  poisonous if absorbed into the skin. If you do
  splash some on you, wash immediately with soap
  and water, and rinse with plenty of water.

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Protect your skin and body!

• Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating,
  drinking, smoking, applying makeup, or handling
  contact lenses when working with a chemical
  substance of any type.

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Protect your skin and body!

• Your body could be exposed through cuts on your
  skin. Wear protective gloves and clothing when
  working around sharp objects, or when cleaning
  broken glass. Immediately wash and bandage any
  cuts.

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Protect your lungs!

• Dangerous vapors, dust, and spray from some
  materials can contaminate the air you breathe and
  damage your lungs, or poison you.

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Protect your lungs!

• Always make sure you have plenty of ventilation
  in the work area. If you feel the slightest
  amount of dizziness or nausea, get out into the
  fresh air and report the incident immediately to
  your supervisor. Use protective equipment!

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Protect yourself from accidental swallowing of
toxic chemicals!

• It can happen easier than you may think. If a
  chemical gets on your food, or if you dont wash
  your hands before eating, you could be
  contaminated.

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Protect yourself from accidental swallowing of
toxic chemicals!

• If you know someone swallowed a chemical, call a
  doctor immediately. Do not try to make them
  vomit unless you are told to do so by a
  professional!

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QUIZ

• Part Three

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QUESTION 5

• If someone swallows a chemical, immediately make
  him/her vomit, then call a doctor.
• True
• False

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QUESTION 6

• If you feel dizzy or nauseous while working with
  a chemical get out into the fresh air and report
  the incident.
• True
• False

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Part Four

• How to be safe while using chemicals.
• How to store chemicals
• How to pour and mix chemicals
• How to clean up and dispose of chemicals

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Storage

• Make sure chemicals are stored in an appropriate
  container.
• The container must have a label on it.
• The container must have a tight cap or lid on it.
• The container must not leak.

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Storage

• Store the chemical on the bottom shelf. Never
  store it at or above eye level where it can fall
  or spill on someone.

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Storage

• Store the chemical on the bottom shelf. Never
  store it at or above eye level where it can fall
  or spill on someone.
• The storage area must be cool and dry, away from
  heat, water, and direct sunlight. This is
  especially true for flammable materials and
  aerosol containers. Direct sunlight or heat can
  cause a fire or an explosion.

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Storage

• Store the chemical in a separate area, away from
  food.
• Make sure the area is well ventilated in order to
  prevent the build up of vapors. This is
  especially important when dealing with flammables.

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Pouring and Mixing

• Before you pour and mix any chemical know and
  follow the instructions on the label. Also make
  sure that you are wearing the right protective
  equipment before you start.

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Pouring and Mixing

• Some of the products you will use come in a
  concentrate form, liquid, or powder. You will
  need to mix these products with water before you
  can use them. Concentrated chemicals are always
  more dangerous before they are diluted in water,
  so be careful.

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Pouring and Mixing

• In general the most important rule to remember
  about pouring and mixing is always slowly pour
  the chemical product into the water to dilute it.
  

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Pouring and Mixing

• Be aware that some chemicals should never be
  mixed with each other because they produce deadly
  gases, for example you should never mix ammonia
  and chlorine (bleach).

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Clean Up and Disposal

• The MSDS has instructions on how to clean up
  spills, leaks, and how to dispose of hazardous
  waste. Throughout the United States there are
  laws that determine the appropriate disposal of
  hazardous waste.

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Clean Up and Disposal

• The general rule is if you dont know what a
  spill is, find out before you pour it down the
  drain or put it in the trash. Your manager will
  have set procedures to dispose of chemicals.
  This information can also be found on the MSDS.

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QUIZ

• Part Four

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QUESTION 7

• Concentrate chemicals are always more dangerous
  before they are diluted in water.
• True
• False

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QUESTION 8

• If you dont know what a chemical spill is, pour
  it down the drain or put it in the trash
  immediately.
• True
• False

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Part Five

• No matter how well prepared or well trained you
  and your co-workers are, there will always be
  situations that are not routine. The best way to
  handle these circumstances is to have some set
  guidelines to be used in all emergencies.

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Handling Emergencies

• Call for help! This is the first, and likely the
  most important step, because if you do not know
  what to do next, someone else will. Alert others
  around you. Make sure you know where emergency
  phone numbers are listed. Know whom to call in
  case of an emergency

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Handling Emergencies

• Protect Life! Make sure you know where first aid
  equipment, fire extinguishers, and emergency
  exits are located. Clear the individual of any
  further danger. Become familiar with the MSDS,
  and know which section instructs employees on how
  to handle an emergency.

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Handling Emergencies

• Control the danger! Take action to control the
  danger if you can. If a fire or explosion takes
  place, follow your facilitys safety procedures.

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Handling Emergencies

• If you can put the fire out safely, do so. Make
  sure to use the correct fire extinguisher and aim
  for the base of the fire.

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Handling Emergencies

• Assist when help comes! If the fire department
  or other emergency personnel is contacted, clear
  the area, warn others, and wait for help to come.
  Provide as much information as possible about
  the event.

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Chemical Safety

• In short, always remember to treat chemicals with
  respect. Some chemicals can be deadly
  therefore, not taking the handling of chemicals
  seriously can have fatal consequences. Remember
  to always read the label, check the MSDS, wear
  protective equipment, and ask for help if you
  dont know. With common sense and training, we
  will all go home safely.

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QUIZ

• Part Five

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QUESTION 9

• The first and most important step is to call for
  help and alert others around you of the
  situation.
• True
• False

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QUESTION 10

• Always read the label, check the MSDS, wear
  protective equipment, and ask if you dont know!
• True
• False

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