Hazardous Communication 60 Minutes
OBJECTIVE By the end of this session, you will know and understand the most current OSHA requirements of a good Hazardous Communication program Label Components with pictograms Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 16 sections Employer Training Deadlines
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO https://youtu.be/nnzqy_rxg5w
HAZ COMM HISTORY OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration 1983 Employee Right-to-Know HazCom requirement No specific format 2012 Employee Right-to-Understand Specific format: hazard classifications GHS Globally Harmonized Sytem
HAZ COMM CHANGES OSHA aligned with the requirements of the Nations' Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in 2012. A of June 1, 2016 all labels are required to have: Pictograms Signal word Hazard and precautionary statements Product identifier Supplier identification
LABEL COMPONENTS SDS Warning Prevent Storage First Aid Spill Response Disposal
PICTOGRAMS
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-aid measures 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information
SKULL and CROSS BONES Appears on the most severely toxic chemicals. Depending on the toxicity of the chemical, the skull and crossbones indicates that the chemical may be toxic or fatal. Acute Toxicity (fatal and toxic) Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Fatal if swallowed Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Examples: Carbon Monoxide, Ammonia, Acrylonitrile, Arsenic
EXCLAMATION MARK Appears on chemicals with less severe toxicity. This symbol will never be used with skull and crossbones symbol. Harmful if swallowed Acute Toxicity (harmful) Harmful in contact with skin Skin Sensitizer Harmful if inhaled Respiratory Tact Irritant Irritant (skin and eye) Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergic skin reaction Hazardous to Ozone Layer Examples: Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Acetone
HEALTH HAZARD Appears on chemicals with less severe toxicity. This symbol will never be used with skull and crossbones symbol. Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Examples: Carbon Monoxide, Hexanes
GAS CYLINDER Can cause fires, explosions, oxygen deficient atmospheres, toxic gas exposures as well as the innate physical hazard associated with cylinders under high pressure. Gases under pressure Compressed gases Liquefied gases Refrigerated liquefied gases Refrigerated liquefied gases Dissolved gases Examples: Butane and Propane
EXPLODING BOMB Appears on chemicals that have explosive properties. Unstable Explosives Self-reactive substances and mixtures Organic peroxides Examples: Nitroglycerine and TNT, Gunpowder, Rocket propellants, and Pyrotechnic mixtures (fireworks)
CORROSION Appears on chemicals that have corrosive properties. Effects vary depending on the properties of the chemical(s) in the product. May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns Causes serious eye damage Examples: Sodium Hydroxide (lye) and Sulfuric Acid
FLAME Appears on chemicals that are flammable. Self-Heating Flammable solid Extremely flammable gas Flammable aerosol Extremely flammable aerosol Flammable liquid and vapor Highly flammable liquid and vapor Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Examples: Butane, Pyrophorics, Organic Peroxides
FLAME OVER CIRCLE Appears on chemicals that are oxidizers. Oxidizers Oxidizing gases, liquids, and solids Examples: Hydrogen Peroxide and Nitrous Oxide
ENVIRONMENT Appears on chemicals which are acutely hazardous to fish, crustacean, or aquatic plants. This is the only symbol that is not mandatory. Aquatic Toxicity Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment
TRAINING DEADLINES
CJ Petitt, SPHR, MBA