HAZARD HAZARD COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

This lecture covers basic This lecture covers basic knowledge of the control knowledge of the control

and management of and management of hazardous material. It will hazardous material. It will

discuss labeling and discuss labeling and marking as well as the marking as well as the

importance of MSDS’s and importance of MSDS’s and a short review of their a short review of their

content. content.

Our use of hazardous Our use of hazardous material is limited to material is limited to copier/printer toner, copier/printer toner,

cleaning supplies, and cleaning supplies, and various liquid material, some various liquid material, some of which, if used improperly, of which, if used improperly, could injure personnel, the could injure personnel, the

environment or damage environment or damage equipment. equipment.

While some departments have a higher exposure to

hazmat, overall the command has a very limited amount on hand. However,

all personnel must be informed of the basics of

hazard communication and general procedures.

YourRight To

KnowThe

Hazard Communication

Standard

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) became effective in 1986. This standard basically

says that all employees have both a need and a right to know

the hazards and the identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working. They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse

health effects.

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) became effective in 1986. This standard basically

says that all employees have both a need and a right to know

the hazards and the identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working. They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse

health effects.

All personnel exposed to HAZMAT must be aware of the health hazards associated with the particular material/chemical.Different chemicals have different risks under different conditions.Understanding the risks = safe operating procedures and minimizes the associated hazards.

All personnel exposed to HAZMAT must be aware of the health hazards associated with the particular material/chemical.Different chemicals have different risks under different conditions.Understanding the risks = safe operating procedures and minimizes the associated hazards.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires:

The Hazard Communication Standard requires:

Chemical Labeling

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Hazard Determination

Implementation Program

Employee Training

All chemicals must have labels which identify their

name and associated hazards.

MSDS must be immediately available to all

employees where the hazardous material is used.

A list of hazardous material in the workplace

must be posted and available.

Employees must receive training covering material

handling, use, interpretation of MSDSs, labeling and information concerning the Hazard

Communication Standard.

AUL : AUL : Authorized Use Authorized Use List (What is it?)List (What is it?)

An AUL is simply a listing of all An AUL is simply a listing of all hazardous material authorized hazardous material authorized

for use at a command. for use at a command.

The command can only have on The command can only have on hand the material that is listed hand the material that is listed on the AUL. The Commanding on the AUL. The Commanding Officer authorizes additions to Officer authorizes additions to the list via the Safety Officer the list via the Safety Officer

and Hazmat Coordinator. and Hazmat Coordinator.

MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS provides more information than chemical package labels.Every chemical must have an

MSDS.

EveryoneEveryone has the has the right to review right to review an an

MSDS.MSDS.

MSDS can be obtained from numerous sources:

Your Safety Office Supply

Internet

The important issue is to obtain them and review their contents BEFORE using the chemical.

The important issue is to obtain them and review their contents BEFORE using the chemical.

MSDS contain as a minimum:

Material Identity. Hazardous Ingredients.

Physical & Chemical Characteristics.

Fire and Explosion Data. Health Hazards.

Reactivity of the material. Personal Protective

Equipment needed for use with the material.

Spill or leak protection information.

Proper handling and storage directions.

Special Information/First Aid procedures.

or

By IngestionIngestion

There are three primary There are three primary routes of entry where routes of entry where

hazardous materials enter the hazardous materials enter the body.body.

Through the Through the LungsLungs Through the Through the SkinSkin

The lungs are the most important and easiest exposure route.

IngestionIngestion is the least important route, but still is the least important route, but still dangerousdangerous..

Some HAZMAT can be Some HAZMAT can be absorbed through the absorbed through the skin and skin and thus circulated through your thus circulated through your bodybody..

Short TermShort Term

Chemicals can also have long term or chronic effects. Sometimes these effects may not be seen until there has been repeated exposure or until a long period of time has passed.

Chemicals can also have long term or chronic effects. Sometimes these effects may not be seen until there has been repeated exposure or until a long period of time has passed.

Long TermLong TermVsVs

Effects

Chemicals can have an immediate, short term or acute effects that end shortly after exposure ceases.

Chemicals can have an immediate, short term or acute effects that end shortly after exposure ceases.

SymptomsSHORT TERM

Coughing, Wheezing

Headaches, Loss of Consciousness

Eyes watering

Vomiting

Fever

Rash

Shortness of Breath

SHORT TERMCoughing, Wheezing

Headaches, Loss of Consciousness

Eyes watering

Vomiting

Fever

Rash

Shortness of Breath

LONG TERMLung disorders

Blood disorders

Vision problems

Gum and teeth disorders

Cancer, Nervousness

Reproductive Sys prob

Liver, Kidney prob

LONG TERMLung disorders

Blood disorders

Vision problems

Gum and teeth disorders

Cancer, Nervousness

Reproductive Sys prob

Liver, Kidney prob

Types of Toxic Substances

Asphyxiants:Asphyxiants: Are inhaled. They displace oxygen, which is necessary to maintain life.

Irritants:Irritants: Causes inflammation by direct contact. Injury to the nose, throat, and lungs or attacks the skin and destroys tissue.

Allergic sensitizers:Allergic sensitizers: Some individuals become sensitized. Repeated exposures cause an immune reaction.

Systemic poisons:Systemic poisons: Toxins attack the body.

Carcinogens, etc:Carcinogens, etc: Cause irreversible alterations (cancer) or genetic mutations.

Asphyxiants:Asphyxiants: Are inhaled. They displace oxygen, which is necessary to maintain life.

Irritants:Irritants: Causes inflammation by direct contact. Injury to the nose, throat, and lungs or attacks the skin and destroys tissue.

Allergic sensitizers:Allergic sensitizers: Some individuals become sensitized. Repeated exposures cause an immune reaction.

Systemic poisons:Systemic poisons: Toxins attack the body.

Carcinogens, etc:Carcinogens, etc: Cause irreversible alterations (cancer) or genetic mutations.

Supervisor’s Responsibilities

Learn to recognize symptoms of exposure, listen to your employees.

Know where to find information about Hazardous material controls and handling.

Post emergency numbers. Review Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contents and procedures.

Learn to recognize symptoms of exposure, listen to your employees.

Know where to find information about Hazardous material controls and handling.

Post emergency numbers. Review Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contents and procedures.

Review procedures for hazardous spills.

Although you may think the material you are using is harmless, used improperly it could cause harm.

Review the command safety instruction and Safety display boards. Review safety lectures and ask questions.

Review procedures for hazardous spills.

Although you may think the material you are using is harmless, used improperly it could cause harm.

Review the command safety instruction and Safety display boards. Review safety lectures and ask questions.

STORAGE STORAGE

OF OF

HAZMATHAZMAT

All work centers that store chemicals will have an up to date

inventory posted on the locker/unit. MSDS’s will be

maintained for all chemicals in a location readily accessible to

EVERYONE. ALL Personnel within the department must be able to

locate the MSDS. They should be easy to recognize and cross

reference.

Should you be working with the chemical and

inadvertently spray it in your eyes, you may not be able to

read the emergency procedures, a coworker may

be responsible for saving your sight.

Should you be working with the chemical and

inadvertently spray it in your eyes, you may not be able to

read the emergency procedures, a coworker may

be responsible for saving your sight.

And if you are following the guidelines established by

OSHA you should have any MSDS belonging to the

chemical you are using out and available for just this reason. Besides its not just the

rules its good common sense!

And if you are following the guidelines established by

OSHA you should have any MSDS belonging to the

chemical you are using out and available for just this reason. Besides its not just the

rules its good common sense!

HANDLING HANDLING

OF OF

HAZMATHAZMAT

Handling Hazardous Material

Handling Hazardous Material

Read and follow material handling safety rules.

Choose the proper equipment to perform the work.

Make sure pallets, racks, etc are stable.

Do not block aisles, emergency exits, or equipment.

Do not drop or handle packages roughly.

Read and follow material handling safety rules.

Choose the proper equipment to perform the work.

Make sure pallets, racks, etc are stable.

Do not block aisles, emergency exits, or equipment.

Do not drop or handle packages roughly.

Move carefully over transfer points.

Do not use tools or equipment that can damage packaging.

Plan the move before actually performing the action.

Secure the load properly.

Report all mishaps immediately to the Safety Officer.

Move carefully over transfer points.

Do not use tools or equipment that can damage packaging.

Plan the move before actually performing the action.

Secure the load properly.

Report all mishaps immediately to the Safety Officer.

The proper labeling and marking of material is the responsibility of the

manufacturer, importer or distributor.

MSDS will be provided by the manufacturer, importer or distributor.

If material is improperly marked or no MSDS is available do not accept it.

Contact the Safety Officer for guidance, by the same token consult him/her before

the material is ordered or purchased.

The proper labeling and marking of material is the responsibility of the

manufacturer, importer or distributor.

MSDS will be provided by the manufacturer, importer or distributor.

If material is improperly marked or no MSDS is available do not accept it.

Contact the Safety Officer for guidance, by the same token consult him/her before

the material is ordered or purchased.

HAZARD SPILL RESPONSE HAZARD SPILL RESPONSE TEAM NUMBERSTEAM NUMBERS

WHAT TO DO:INSERT YOUR DATA HERE

WHAT TO DO:INSERT YOUR DATA HERE

HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIALHANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

THINK THROUGH EVERY PROCEDURE:THINK THROUGH EVERY PROCEDURE:1. SAFETY1. SAFETY

2. FIRST AID 2. FIRST AID 3. EMERGENCY RESPONSES3. EMERGENCY RESPONSES

FOR EACH SITUATIONFOR EACH SITUATION

BEFORE HANDLINGBEFORE HANDLING OR MOVING OR MOVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALHAZARDOUS MATERIAL

Proper preparation avoids deadly Proper preparation avoids deadly surprisessurprises

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