Greg Bell, CHMM, CET

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Right to KnowChemical-Specific Training
Greg Bell, CHMM, CET Right to Know
Coordinator Environmental Safety Division (706)
542-0105 gbell_at_esd.uga.edu www.esd.uga.edu/rtk/
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The Georgia Public Employees Hazardous Chemical
Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988

• Right to Know about hazardous chemicals in your
  workplace
• Right to bring information to your physician
• Can not be fired, discriminated against, or
  disciplined for exercising your Right to Know
• Grievance Procedure

• Advise of operations where hazardous materials
  are present
• Make aware and provide proper training in the
  hazards associated with chemicals (annually)
• Train personnel on the maintenance and use of
  personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Chemical Inventory

• UGA reports twice a year to the Board of Regents
  Office of Environmental Affairs and the
  Department of Labor Safety Engineering Section
• Researchers may report to the Right to Know
  Coordinator with their department, independently
  or by utilizing the Central Inventory Reporting
  System
• To sign on with Central Research Stores CIRS,
  contact Chris Smith at 542-1835 or
  cjsmith_at_arches.uga.edu or Training and
  Development for courses

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• Chemical identity and components
• Manufacturer - contact info.
• Physical chemical characteristics
• Fire/explosion hazard
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Chemical exposures
• Spills

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Contact UGA Right to Know Coordinator
• Perform a web search -- www.esd.uga.edu/rtk/
• Contact the Chemical Manufacturer

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Labeling

• Original Containers
• Secondary Containers

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire
Diamond
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Hazardous Materials Identification System(HMIS
System)
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Chemical Storage Color Codes
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Original Container Labeling
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Original Container Labeling
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Secondary Container Labeling

• Chemical Name
• Hazard Warning
• Date of Filling

Methanol/Water flammable 2/4/99
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Absorption

Ingestion
Inhalation
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Skin Eye Protection(Absorption of Chemicals)

• Proper Attire
• Lab Coats or Aprons
• Proper Gloves

• Safety Glasses
• Goggles
• UV Protection

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Ingestion of Chemicals

• NO FOOD
• Removal of Gloves
• Personal Hygiene

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Respiratory Protection - Fume Hoods(Inhalation
of Chemicals)
Work with the sash at 10-12 in. Work 6 inches
inside the hood Raise large equipment 1-2
in. Keep 1-2 inches of space in front of the
baffle Keep doors/windows closed Minimize
chemical storage equipment (no clutter)
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Respiratory Protection - Respirators(Inhalation
of Chemicals)

• Engineering controls
• Use/maintenance
• Fit-Testing
• Record-Keeping

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Emergency ProceduresFIRE
Fire Extinguisher
Emergency Notification Procedures
Fire Alarm Pull Stations
Keep Fire Doors Closed
Keep Exits Clear
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Accidents Injuries
Eyewash Stations Safety Showers
First Aid Kits
Incident/Accident Report First Report of Injury
Form
Seek Medical Attention
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Chemical Spills
Do Not Clean Up a Spill If

• appropriate materials are not available
• chemical or level of hazard is unknown
• PPE is not available
• proper training has not been received

Contact ESD at 542-5801
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Chemical Spills

• Identify Chemical
• Look for Injuries
• Get Help and Alert Others
• Seal Off Area
• Area Notification Procedures

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Services

• Custodians in the Laboratory
• Electronics Shop -- Laboratory Equipment
• Mailing/shipping hazardous materials -- Central
  Research Stores, [phone]

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Chemicals Storage
Toxins
Corrosives
Reactives
Flammables
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General Storage Guidelines

• Store hazardous materials below shoulder height
• Store by hazard classification (color codes)
• Shelving well anchored/chemical resistant

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Flammable Liquids
The Fire Triangle
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
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FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

• Use approved flammable storage cabinets
• 10 gal outside approved cabinets and/or safety
  cans
• Flammables/explosion-proof refrigerator and
  freezers only

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FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
MSDS
Flashpoint min. temp. at which a liquid gives
off enough vapor to ignite
MSDS
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CORROSIVES

• Use Chemical-Resistant Secondary Containment
  Store in Lower Shelves or
• Store in Corrosives Cabinet
• Separate Acids and Bases
• Separate Inorganic/Organic Acids

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CORROSIVES
Strength
Concentration
Acid Strength
Base Strength
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CORROSIVES
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CORROSIVES
Be Careful when Mixing Acid and Water
AAA Always Add Acid to water
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Toxins

• Store according to the nature of the chemical
• Appropriate security may be necessary for some
  toxins

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• OXIDIZERS(nitric acid) Store away from
  flammables, combustibles, reducers
• WATER-REACTIVES(sodium) Store in cool dry
  place Do not store under sinks, above water
  baths Class D fire extinguishers
• PEROXIDE-FORMERS(THF, ethyl ether) Store in
  airtight containers in cool, dry place
  Date upon receipt and on opening Dispose of
  in a timely manner

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Common oxidizers

• Nitrates
• Nitrites
• Chromates
• Permanganates
• Persulfates
• Perchloric Acid
• Nitric Acid

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Reactivity - MSDS
Methanol Chloroform Sodium Hydroxide
(explosion) Calcium Carbide (violent
reaction) Magnesium (violent reaction) Cyanic
Chloride (violent reaction) Beryllium Hydride
(intense reaction _at_ 200C) Bromine (intense
exothermic reaction) Chromic Anhydride (possible
explosion) Nickel (possible ignition)
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GAS CYLINDERS

• Secured in upright position
• Replace stem caps when
  not in use
• Label Status - Full/Empty
• Turn off at main valve stem
• Transport with proper dolly

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HAZARDOUS WASTE
Anyone handling or producing hazardous waste
must receive training
Hazardous Waste Training Greg Bell at
369-5706 or gbell_at_esd.uga.edu Schedule -
www.esd.uga.edu/hazmat/