Hazard CommunicationProgram(HAZCOM)

Hazard CommunicationProgram(HAZCOM)

OSHA 1910.1200OSHA 1910.1200

Presented By: Fred HolmeseTech Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc.

Training ObjectivesTraining 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 MSDS’s.• Have a basic understanding of protective

measures.

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 MSDS’s.• Have a basic understanding of protective

measures.

HAZCOM StandardHAZCOM Standard

Also known as “Right-To-Know”.

Was created as a method to convey chemical hazards to:• Employees• Visitors• Contractors• Emergency Responders

Also known as “Right-To-Know”.

Was created as a method to convey chemical hazards to:• Employees• Visitors• Contractors• Emergency Responders

HAZCOM Standard – cont. HAZCOM Standard – cont.

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

(MSDS’s)

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

(MSDS’s)

HAZCOM Standard – cont. 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 MSDS’s to all affected personnel

• Train employees about the standard, chemicals in their workplace, how to recognize, understand and use labels and MSDS’s and associated safe procedures

Employers must:• Create and maintain a written program on

chemical hazards

• List hazardous chemicals that they use

• Maintain chemical records 30+ years

• Provide MSDS’s to all affected personnel

• Train employees about the standard, chemicals in their workplace, how to recognize, understand and use labels and MSDS’s and associated safe procedures

HAZCOM Standard – cont. HAZCOM Standard – cont.

Employees must:

• Read labels and MSDS’s

• Follow all applicable instructions and warnings

• Identify hazards before starting a job and take appropriate precautions

• Participate in training

Employees must:

• Read labels and MSDS’s

• Follow all applicable instructions and warnings

• Identify hazards before starting a job and take appropriate precautions

• Participate in training

Chemical HazardsChemical Hazards

Hazards are broken down into two categories:

• Physical Hazards:o Flammableo Explosiveo Reactive

• Health Hazardso Corrosiveo Toxic

Hazards are broken down into two categories:

• Physical Hazards:o Flammableo Explosiveo Reactive

• Health Hazardso Corrosiveo Toxic

Physical HazardsPhysical 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

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

Physical Hazards – cont. 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

Explosive hazards are those chemicals that may explode when exposed to shock, heat or excessive pressure.

Examples include:• Compressed Gas Cylinders• Aerosol Cans

Physical Hazards – cont. 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

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

Health HazardsHealth 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

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

Health Hazards – cont. 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

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

Health Hazards Routes of EntryHealth Hazards Routes of Entry

Contact (Skin and Eye)

Inhalation

Ingestion (Swallowing)

Penetration (Absorbing through the Skin or by Injection)

Contact (Skin and Eye)

Inhalation

Ingestion (Swallowing)

Penetration (Absorbing through the Skin or by Injection)

Health Hazard ExposuresHealth 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.o Rasheso Burns

• Chronic: Long-term effects that develop over prolonged exposureo Lung Damageo Liver Damage

Are divided into two main groupings based upon dose.• Acute: Short-term effects that disappear when you are

no longer exposed to the chemical.o Rasheso Burns

• Chronic: Long-term effects that develop over prolonged exposureo Lung Damageo Liver Damage

Labels and WarningsLabels and Warnings

Are critical to your safety

Have similar information but may appear differently

Read the label before using any chemical

Are critical to your safety

Have similar information but may appear differently

Read the label before using any chemical

NFPA LabelsNFPA 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

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

NFPA Labels – cont. 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

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

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

Multiple Information LabelsMultiple Information Labels

Use HMIS or NFPA Format

Give additional information such as the generic name, personal protective equipment and CAS numbers.

Use HMIS or NFPA Format

Give additional information such as the generic name, personal protective equipment and CAS numbers.

DOT LabelsDOT 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

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

DOT Labels – cont. DOT Labels – cont.

Color Hazard SymbolRed 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

Color Hazard SymbolRed 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

Hazardous WasteHazardous 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

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

Labels and WarningsLabels 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

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

MSDSMSDS

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

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

MSDS InformationMSDS Information

At a Minimum, a MSDS must contain: 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

MSDS StorageMSDS 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.

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.

MSDS ProtocolsMSDS 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

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

StorageStorage

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.

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.

Spills and LeaksSpills 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.

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.

Spills and Leaks – cont. 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 it’s associated hazards

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 it’s associated hazards

Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal 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.

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.

ContractorsContractors

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.

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.

SummarySummary

Identify chemical hazards by reading the labels and MSDS’s.

Follow all warnings and instructions for use and handling.

Use the correct PPE.

Practice safe, sensible work habits.

Know correct emergency procedures.

Identify chemical hazards by reading the labels and MSDS’s.

Follow all warnings and instructions for use and handling.

Use the correct PPE.

Practice safe, sensible work habits.

Know correct emergency procedures.

SummarySummary

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

ASK!!!

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

ASK!!!