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Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication


Introduction Hazard Communication (HazCom)

Training Required by the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) All Oakland Community College employees

who might use, or conceivably be exposed to, hazardous chemicals in their work area will receive HazCom training as part of their New Employee Orientation (NEO).


Introduction (cont’d.) Training will be updated and repeated as

necessary whenever new physical or health hazards are introduced into the employee’s work area.

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Introduction (cont’d.)

HazCom training includes: Hazardous Chemical Identification Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Labels and Other Warnings Release Detection Spill Response Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Written Hazard Communication Program Your Rights


Hazardous Chemicals May cause adverse health effects upon

exposure Acute health effects

Short exposure causes almost immediate harm Poisons, corrosive agents

Chronic health effects Effects of exposure may take days, weeks,

months, or years to become evident


Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Carcinogen

May cause cancer Corrosive

Causes destruction of living tissue Irritant

Causes reversible inflammation of living tissue Toxic

May cause severe illness or death upon exposure


Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Sensitizer

May cause allergic response after repeated exposures

Target Organ Effects Hepatotoxins – Cause liver damage Nephrotoxins – Cause kidney damage Neurotoxins – Cause nerve damage Blood toxins – Interfere with oxygen absorption

or blood cell formation Pulmonary toxins – Cause lung damage


Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Target Organ Effects (cont’d.)

Reproductive Toxins – Affect reproductive organs, cause mutations, or cause birth defects

Cutaneous Hazards – Affect the skin Eye Hazards – Affect the eyes

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

MSDS must be prepared for any hazardous chemical produced, supplied, or imported in the United States

Manufacturer, supplier, and/or importer responsible for evaluating product hazards and preparing MSDS

MSDS must be provided prior to or with first shipment of hazardous chemical product


Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) MSDS format not standard Content of the MSDS must include:

Manufacturer Name, Address, and Phone Number

Product Identity (as seen on label)


(cont’d.) Hazardous Ingredients

All hazardous ingredients present in concentrations equal to or greater than 1% for non-carcinogens

All carcinogens present in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1%

Physical and Chemical Properties For example: pH, specific gravity, density,

boiling point, vapor pressure, vapor density, etc.


Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.)

Physical and Health Hazards For example: Flash Point, lower and upper

explosive limits, description of health effects for possible routes of exposure, etc.

Primary Routes of Exposure For example: Skin contact, skin absorption,

ingestion, eye contact, inhalation, etc.


(cont’d.) Exposure Limits

Airborne concentrations of each ingredient below which are considered safe Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) – Set by OSHA Threshold Limit Values (TLV) – Set by the

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

Relative Exposure Limits (REL) – Set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)



Exposure Limits (cont’d.) PEL and TLV – 8-hour Time Weighted Average

(TWA) REL – 10-hour TWA Some exposure limits based upon shorter time

period Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) – 15-

minute TWA Ceiling Limit (C) – Maximum at any time


(cont’d.) Exposure Limits (cont’d)

Based on average worker exposed to the specific chemical for 8-hours per day, 5-days per week, without suffering ill effects

Carcinogenicity Is the chemical considered a carcinogen by any of

the following organizations National Toxicology Program (NTP) International Agency for Research on Cancer

(IARC) OSHA



Handling Precautions How to safely handle and store the chemical

Control Measures How best to prevent employee exposures

First-Aid Procedures How to treat exposures to the chemical

Date MSDS was prepared


Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) Copies of the MSDS for the chemicals

used by an employee must be available during the workshift

Employees have right to request the MSDS any time during their workshift

Each college department will maintain MSDS files for chemical products used


Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) If the MSDS is missing:

Notify supervisor Supervisor will contact supplier for copy Supervisor will contact the Manager of

Environmental Health and Safety if the supplier does not provide MSDS

Manager of Environmental Health and Safety will notify OSHA


Labels and Other Warnings All hazardous chemical containers must

be labeled Hazardous chemical container labels

must include: Manufacturer name, address, and phone

number Product name (must be the same as on

MSDS) Brief description of hazards


Labels and Other Warnings (cont’d.) All primary and secondary containers of

hazardous chemicals must be labeled Department of Transportation (DOT)

hazard labels may also provide hazard information

Oakland Chemical Company

Muriatic AcidWarning! Corrosive!

Causes severe burns.Do not get on skin or in eyes.

Do not ingest.Do not inhale vapors.

See MSDS for Safe Handling and First-Aid Information

Manufactured by:

The Oakland Chemical Company, 321 Academic Way, Pontiac, MI 48342

800.910.3847

www.occ.com

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Release Detection

Hazardous chemical releases can be detected in many ways, depending upon its physical form Liquids – visible puddles or stains Solids – visible piles or dust Gases – visible clouds or the sound of

escaping gas Use the physical data from MSDS to help

identify chemicals

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Spill Response

Spills, leaks, or other releases can occur any time from: Damaged or degraded containers Drips and splashes while transferring to another

container Improperly sealed containers

Quick response to a spill or release can minimize or prevent injuries, property damage, and environmental contamination


Spill Response (cont’d.) Review the product MSDS before a spill

or release occurs Spill response procedures may vary

depending upon the nature of the chemical(s) involved

See the OCC Written Hazard Communication Program for specific spill response procedures


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is used to prevent direct contact

with hazardous chemicals PPE selection depends upon the nature

of the hazardous chemical Types of PPE include:

Chemical impervious gloves Chemical splash goggles Safety glasses

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

(cont’d.) Types of PPE (cont’d.):

Chemical impervious boots Chemical impervious aprons Face shields Respirators

Match PPE to hazard Safety glasses are not designed for protection

against chemical splashes, only physical impact


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (cont’d.) Match PPE to hazard

Safety glasses are not designed for protection against chemical splashes, only physical impact

Some chemicals, such as specific organic solvents, will degrade and penetrate certain protective gloves


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (cont’d.) Maintain PPE in good working order

Inspect before and after each use Discard or repair damaged PPE Clean after each use Store PPE in an area where they will not be

damaged or exposed to hazardous chemicals

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Written Hazard Communication

Program Contains additional information

including: OCC policies and procedures Employee rights and responsibilities Hazardous chemical lists Contractor information

Available for review by employees anytime during their workshift

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Your Rights

Employees have the right to know about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to

Employees can request copies of MSDS anytime during their workshift

Employees can request to see the OCC Written Hazard Communication Program anytime during their workshift

Employees can refuse to perform work that they consider unsafe, or work in areas that they feel are dangerous

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication Review

Under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, you have the right to know about hazardous chemicals that you might be exposed to during your workshift

The OCC Written Hazard Communication Program, Hazardous Chemical List, and MSDSs are available for review anytime during your workshift


Review (cont’d.) The OCC Written Hazard Communication

Program contains details on OCC policies and procedures, employee rights and responsibilities, and hazardous chemical management, among other things

MSDSs contain technical, and health and safety information on chemical products in your work area


Review (cont’d.) All hazardous chemical containers must

be properly labeled (even secondary containers), properly stored, and kept tightly sealed when not in use

Employees should become familiar with hazardous chemical MSDSs before they use the product


Review (cont’d.) Follow the appropriate OCC Spill

Response Procedure for all chemical spills or releases

Always use the appropriate PPE to protect against chemical exposures

Know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to hazardous chemicals


If you have questions regarding the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals at Oakland Community College, contact:

Manager of Environmental Health and Safety

248-232-4234


If there is an emergency involving hazardous chemicals at Oakland Community College, including fires, spills, leaks, or accidental poisoning, contact:

Public Safety911

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