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Hazard Communication
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29
CFR 1910.1200 Right to Know went into
effect in November 1985. Often referred to as
Hazcom.
Hazard Communication
The purpose of Hazcom is to ensure that
information concerning hazards associated
with the workplace is transmitted to
employees.
Hazard Communication
It may seem easy enough to expect chemicals
and physical hazards to be in labs, shops, and
maintenance areas, however hazards can also
be found in offices, classrooms, and other work
areas.
These may include:
Copier/printer toners
Dry erase cleaners
Cleaning chemicals
sprays
Vibration
Noise
hazards in your work area and the potential
effects of these hazards upon your health and
safety.
Hazards of Chemicals
There are 2 basic types of chemical
hazards
Physical Hazards
Health Hazards
The first rule of Chemical safety is
"Know what you are working with
and how to protect yourself and
others
Physical Hazards
Chemicals are classified as having
Physical Hazards if they are
Explosive
Compressed Gas
Combustible Liquids
Flammable
Unstable
Water Reactive
Oxidizers
Physical Hazards
Some chemicals may be safe by
themselves, but become
dangerous when in contact
with other substances.
Health Hazards
Chemicals are classified as being a
health hazard if they:
Health Effects
Some chemicals
affect specific
organs such as
your kidneys,
liver,
reproductive or
nervous system.
hazards
System for ensuring chemicals are
labeled
Means to ensure we have an
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for each chemical
Labeling of Chemicals
Chemical Labels provide
information on Identity,
Hazards and Safe Use
All chemical containers are
labeled by the
manufacturer
The company may place
additional labels on the
containers
Labeling of Chemicals
OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling of
hazardous chemicals under its Hazcom Standard
(HCS).
Labeling of Chemicals
Labeling of Chemicals
If chemicals are placed in another
container, this new container must
have a a label placed on it.
Uniform Labeling
System
Our Company Uniform Labels are
used to ensure we have one
labeling system.
These may be placed on containers
when chemicals are delivered to us
or chemicals are transferred to
other containers
Uniform Labels
Pictures may be used to
identify hazards and
required protection
This Information may
also be on the
Manufacturers label
HMIS Label..
Be able to quickly identify
the general hazard of any
material. Hazardous
Materials Information
System (HMIS) is one
method of labeling.
HMIS system identifies:
Health hazards
Flammability hazards
Physical hazards
PPE
NFPA Label..
The purpose of the NFPA
704 labeling system is to
provide a way of quickly
identifying the various fire
related hazardous
associated with a
particular material. The
NFPA 704 "diamond" is
commonly found on bulk
storage containers, but is
also widely used on
chemical containers and
MSDS sheets.
What do I do
if there is no label or I cannot read
the label?
STOP - do not use the chemical
TELL your supervisor
READ the MSDS and have another
label put on the container
Chemical Disposal
Each chemical and container must
be disposed of properly
No container is truly "empty"
unless properly cleaned
Follow MSDS requirements for
container disposal
Chemical Disposal
Recycle unused
chemicals
Do not place hazardous
chemicals in normal
trash receptacles.
Do not pour
chemicals into sinks,
onto the ground or
in storm drains
Safe Storage
Store incompatible chemicals in
separate areas
Limit the amount of flammable
material to the minimum needed
Store flammable liquids in
approved flammable storage
lockers
Safe Storage
Store acids in separate flammable
storage lockers
Do not store chemicals in a
refrigerator used for food storage
Do not store food in refrigerators
used for chemical storage
In case of an emergency
Implement the proper Emergency
Action Plan
Evacuate people from the area
Isolate the area- keep other from
entering
Turn off ignition and heat sources
Only trained employees are
permitted to clean up spills
MSDS
5. Hazardous ingredients
6. Physical & Health Hazards of the
chemicals
7. Identification of chemical and
physical properties
8. First Aid / Emergency Information
9. Safe handling and use information
MSDS
have specific hazard information on
MSDS
MSDS
Control Measures
Protecting Yourself
Personal Protective
Protecting Yourself
Use face shield and Goggles if
there is a splash hazard
Protecting Yourself
Use the right gloves when handling
chemicals
Properly clean and store your PPE
after use
Don't take PPE home - why risk
exposing your family?
Stay Safe
Make sure all containers
THANK YOU
AND
GOD BLESS..