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The MSDS29 CFR 1910.1200


MSDS Goals

The importance of the MSDS Reading an MSDS Quiz


Right to Know

You, the employee, have a right to know about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals.


HazCom and the MSDS

Chemical manufacturers must determine a chemical’s hazards and provide an MSDS.

Employers must make the MSDS available and train employees on the hazards of the chemical and how to protect themselves from those hazards.

Employees must read the MSDS so that they can identify the hazards and understand how to work safely with the chemical.


MSDS—Foundation of Chemical Safety

Identifies the hazardous ingredients

Describes physical and health hazards

Discusses procedures and equipment that enable you to work safely with the chemical


MSDS Confusion

No standardized format ANSI standard Chemical Manufacturers Association


Accessing an MSDS

List of chemicals Binders Fax systems Computer systems


MSDS Goals



Manufacturer’s Information

Manufacturer’s name, address, and phone number

Emergency phone number

Date of MSDS Name of the chemical


Hazardous Ingredients

Hazardous chemical names Percentage of chemical in the product Nonhazardous ingredients Trade secrets


Exposure Limits

PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) TLV (Threshold Limit Value)


Routes of Entry

Skin or eye contact Inhalation Swallowing Penetration


Health Effects

Acute health effects Chronic health effects Existing medical conditions Target organs


Symptoms of Exposure

Eye redness Rashes or dermatitis Shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness Nausea, stomachache


First-Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes

Skin: Wash with soap and water

Inhalation: Move to fresh air

Ingestion: Get emergency medical assistance Notes to physician


Fire and Explosion Data

Flashpoint Flammability limits Hazardous combustion

products Extinguishing media Firefighting protective

equipment and instructions


Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatibility with other substances Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous polymerization


Handling and Storage

Storage requirements Dispensing requirements Handling requirements Decontaminant

or antidote


Physical and Chemical Data

Molecular formula Appearance and odor Physical state pH


Physical and Chemical Data (cont.)

Boiling or melting point Vapor pressure Vapor density Solubility Density or specific gravity


Personal Protection and Exposure Controls

Engineering controls to prevent or reduce exposure

PPE Eye and face protection Skin protection Respiratory protection Medical surveillance


Spill Response

Isolate the area Trained personnel only Contain the spill Clean up the spill Disposal procedures


Other Information

Toxicological Ecological Transportation Additional regulatory and reporting

requirements


NFPA and HMIS Information

Health = Blue Flammability = Red Reactivity = Yellow Other hazards or

special handling = White Scale: 0 (no hazard)

to 4 (extreme hazard)


Goals



Summary

MSDS is the foundation of chemical safety 24-hour access Symptoms of exposure and first aid Storage and handling Personal protective equipment


Quiz

1. When seeking emergency medical help for overexposure to a chemical, what should be provided to the physician?_______________________________________________

2. A low flashpoint, such as 50 degrees F, means the chemical’s vapors are not likely to ignite at room temperature.

True or False3. Describe how you would obtain an MSDS at your

company:_______________________________________4. Typical first-aid for someone who feels dizzy after

breathing a chemical is:____________________________5. Chemical manufacturers that list “trade secret” as a

hazardous ingredient are exempt from providing safety information on that chemical.

True or False


Quiz (cont.)

6. Nausea, skin rash, headache, tightness in the chest may all be:______________________________________

7. Before requiring the use of PPE, employers must evaluate the use of engineering controls to reduce exposure to chemical hazards. True or False

8. Why is it important for employees to know the appearance and odor of the chemicals they are using?

9. What is the importance of PEL, STEL, and TLV?

10. If the MSDS does not have the information you need, where can you obtain that information?


Quiz Answers

1. The physician should be provided with the MSDS.

2. False. A low flashpoint means the chemical is very flammable and the vapors are more likely to ignite.

3. Facility-specific: binder, computer, fax system, etc.

4. Inhalation victims should get some fresh air.

5. False. Chemical manufacturers still must discuss the hazards, safety information, and first-aid procedures for “trade secret” ingredients.


Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. Symptoms of exposure

7. True

8. Knowing the appearance and odor of a chemical will help employees recognize chemical spills.

9. PEL, STEL, and TLV are exposure limits that must not be exceeded unless wearing appropriate PPE.

10. Call the 24-hour emergency phone number shown on the MSDS.

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