osha standard 29 cfr 1910.1200. the federal hazard communication standard says that you have a...

OSHA Standard29 CFR 1910.1200

The federal Hazard Communication Standard says that you have a “Right-To-Know” what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourself against those hazards.

That’s your Right-To-Know!

The standard was developed to make sure that everyone who works with any hazardous chemical is aware of the hazards and the necessary precautions.

Chemical Manufacturers Employers Employees

Must determine the physical and health hazards of the products they make and provide that information to users.

OSHA requires that the following information be included on all labels: Product name A warning statement, message or symbol Manufactures of hazardous chemical include a

statement describing safe handling procedures.

Must use their Right-to-Know knowledge to stay safe and healthy on the job.

Chemicals have many valuable uses and are used often.

But many chemicals also have hazards that can present risks to health and safety when they’re used on the job.

Health Physical

Acute Health Problems symptoms show up immediately after

exposure

Chronic Health Problems problems develop gradually from prolonged or

repeated exposure

Sudden release of pressure (explosion)

Flammable (catches fire easily) Reactive (unstable chemicals)

Inhalation Ingestion Injection Skin Contact or

Absorption

Inventory

Labeling

Material Safety Data Sheets

Written Program

Education and Training

Materials Inventory – Here is a list of the hazardous materials commonly used in a homecare setting.

Albuteral sulfate Alcohol Oxygen Vinegar Oxygen Hydrogen peroxide Tobramycin Intal Control 111 Mercury Bleach And various household cleaners

Every container of hazardous chemicals is labeled by the manufacturer.

Labels make it easy to find at a glance the chemical’s possible hazards and basic steps to take to protect yourself against those risks.

Identity Name and Address of the

Manufacturer Physical Hazards Health Hazards Proper Storage and Handling

Blue - Health Red – Flammability Yellow – Reactivity White – Protective

Equipment and Other

Scale 0-40 = no danger4 = highest

danger

Before you move, handle or open a chemical container, READ THE LABEL and follow the instructions.

Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer

Available for every hazardous chemical or substance

Contains information that: Enables you to prepare

for safe day-to-day use Enables you to

respond in emergencies

Chemical name

Company information

Hazardous ingredients

Physical characteristics

Fire and explosion data

-Health hazard data

-Reactivity data

-Special precautionsSafe handling practicesPPEWhat to do in case of spills or leaks

The pertinent MSDS sheets for each case will be found in the article binder

Here is an example MSDS

PNS must have a written Hazard Communication Program Inform employees about standard Information and training on the Hazard

Communication program Must be available to all employees

PNS must provide employees with education and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the work area.

You have a right to know about the chemical hazards in your workplace.

And you have a duty to use that right to learn about and protect yourself from those hazards.