Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM)

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Hazard CommunicationProgram(HAZCOM)

• OSHA 1910.1200

• Presented By Fred Holmes
• eTech Environmental Safety Solutions, Inc.

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Training Objectives

• At the end of this class, students are expected
  to
• Have a better understanding of HAZCOM.
• Understand labels and warnings systems.
• Understand the use of MSDSs.
• Have a basic understanding of protective measures.

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HAZCOM Standard

• Also known as Right-To-Know.
• Was created as a method to convey chemical
  hazards to
• Employees
• Visitors
• Contractors
• Emergency Responders

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HAZCOM Standard cont.

• Chemical manufacturers must
• Determine the hazards of chemicals they produce
• Label all containers
• Make and provide material safety data sheets
  (MSDSs)

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HAZCOM Standard cont.

• Employers must
• Create and maintain a written program on chemical
  hazards
• List hazardous chemicals that they use
• Maintain chemical records 30 years
• Provide MSDSs to all affected personnel
• Train employees about the standard, chemicals in
  their workplace, how to recognize, understand and
  use labels and MSDSs and associated safe
  procedures

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HAZCOM Standard cont.

• Employees must
• Read labels and MSDSs
• Follow all applicable instructions and warnings
• Identify hazards before starting a job and take
  appropriate precautions
• Participate in training

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Chemical Hazards

• Hazards are broken down into two categories
• Physical Hazards
• Flammable
• Explosive
• Reactive
• Health Hazards
• Corrosive
• Toxic

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Physical Hazards

• Flammable chemicals are those chemicals that can
  readily burn when exposed to extreme heat or
  flame
• Examples include
• Crude Oil
• Condensate
• Paint Thinners
• Parts Cleaners
• WD 40

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Physical Hazards cont.

• Explosive hazards are those chemicals that may
  explode when exposed to shock, heat or excessive
  pressure.
• Examples include
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Aerosol Cans

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Physical Hazards cont.

• Reactive chemicals are those that react to
  another substance and may generate heat or give
  off toxic vapors.
• Examples include
• Mixing bleach and ammonia
• Mixing acids with caustics

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Health Hazards

• Corrosive Are those chemicals that may cause
  damage to the body.
• Damage can range from minor irritation to
  destruction of tissue or organs.
• Examples include
• Sulfuric, Hydrochloric and Nitric acids
• Many Household Cleaners

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Health Hazards cont.

• Toxic Are those chemicals that may penetrate the
  skin, be ingested or inhaled resulting in illness
  or damage to tissue and organs.
• Examples include
• Pesticides
• Herbicides

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Health Hazards Routes of Entry

• Contact (Skin and Eye)
• Inhalation
• Ingestion (Swallowing)
• Penetration (Absorbing through the Skin or by
  Injection)

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Health Hazard Exposures

• Are divided into two main groupings based upon
  dose.
• Acute Short-term effects that disappear when you
  are no longer exposed to the chemical.
• Rashes
• Burns
• Chronic Long-term effects that develop over
  prolonged exposure
• Lung Damage
• Liver Damage

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Labels and Warnings

• Are critical to your safety
• Have similar information but may appear
  differently
• Read the label before using any chemical

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NFPA Labels

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
• Developed a standardized label for conveying
  chemical hazards NFPA 704
• Uses colors to identify the hazard area
• Uses numbers to rank the hazard

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NFPA Labels cont.

• Scale 0 (Minimal or No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme
  Hazard)
• Number will be placed in the center of each color
• Exception White which is used for special
  information

FIRE
HEALTH
REACTIVITY
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Multiple Information Labels

• Use HMIS or NFPA Format
• Give additional information such as the generic
  name, personal protective equipment and CAS
  numbers.

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DOT Labels

• Use symbols numbers and colors to convey hazards
• Numbers are hazard class numbers, not NFPA and
  correspond to the symbol for the type or hazard

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DOT Labels cont.

• Color Hazard Symbol
• Red Flammable liquid or gas Flame
• Yellow Oxygen or Oxidizer Flame circled at base
• Orange Explosive Explosion
• Green Compressed Gas Gas cylinder
• Blue Dangerous When Wet W with a slash
• Black White Corrosive Drops eating a hole in
  a persons hand

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Hazardous Waste

• Make sure that the container is the correct one
  that you are dumping waste into
• Never mix wastes that are not compatible
• Make sure that all information is filled out
  before affixing the label

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Labels and Warnings

• Must be adhered to
• Any damaged or illegible hazard label must be
  immediately replaced
• If you are not sure of the hazards associated
  with the chemicals you are using, ask your
  immediate supervisor before using them

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MSDS

• Are created by the chemical manufacturer
• Must accompany the initial shipment
• Must be sent anytime the hazards or formulation
  change
• Must be maintained in a chemical inventory for
  30 years

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MSDS Information

• At a Minimum, a MSDS must contain

Product Identification Composition/Information on Ingredients Hazard Identification First Aid Measures Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Handling Storage Exposure Controls/PPE Physical Chemical Properties Stability Reactivity Toxicological Information Ecological Information Disposal Considerations Transport Information Regulatory Information Other Information
NOTE MSDS is considered the best source for
first aid information
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MSDS Storage

• MSDS for chemicals used by each facility are to
  be maintained at a place where they can be
  readily accessed by individuals using the
  chemicals.

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MSDS Protocols

• All chemicals brought into a facility should be
  evaluated by the area safety representative and
  supervisor.
• The hazards of the chemicals should be conveyed
  to the individuals using or exposed to the
  chemicals prior to use.
• This includes
• Samples
• Store Purchases

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Storage

• When not in use, all hazardous chemicals should
  be stored in designated chemical lockers.
• Chemicals must be stored by compatibility in a
  neat and orderly fashion.
• An inventory, listing the identity of the
  chemicals must be maintained on the locker.

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Spills and Leaks

• Any leaks observed are to be immediately reported
  and stopped.
• All spills are to be immediately cleaned up and
  the resulting waste properly disposed.
• Only trained personnel should attempt to cleanup
  spills.

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Spills and Leaks cont.

• If you have any doubt about how to correctly
  clean up the spill, or do not know what it is,
  contact your immediate supervisor right away.
• Never Attempt to clean up a spill before
  identifying the product and its associated
  hazards

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Always wear the appropriate type of Personal
  Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling any
  chemical.
• If you are not sure of the correct PPE to use,
  contact you supervisor and review the MSDS before
  handling the chemical.

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Contractors

• Contractors are required to provide an MSDS for
  any chemical they bring into the facility.
• Chemicals used by contractors should be evaluated
  and the hazards conveyed to exposed individuals
  prior to use.

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Summary

• Identify chemical hazards by reading the labels
  and MSDSs.
• Follow all warnings and instructions for use and
  handling.
• Use the correct PPE.
• Practice safe, sensible work habits.
• Know correct emergency procedures.

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Summary

• If you do not know what it is or how its supposed
  to be used.
• ASK!!!