OSHAHazard Communication

for All Philadelphia Employees

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Objectives Describe the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard

Identify the hazardous chemicals are located at your site

Explain what a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is and how to interpret it

Explain how to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area

Interpret the chemical labels Describe where the Hazard Communication

Written Program is located at your site

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The OSHA Hazard Communication StandardThe OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires the following: Employers must have a written program to

ensure employee safety and health. Employer must ensure all chemicals are

properly labeled. Employer must make all MSDSs available to

employees. Employer must train employees on proper self-

protection techniques and ensure employees have knowledge of all chemicals within their facility.

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Chemicals Used at this Facility

Each site has chemicals which can be hazardous. Review the specific chemicals at

your site. They are on the flip chart or the

handout we will pass around.

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Process for Detecting a Chemical Leak

Each site has a process for detecting a chemical leak. Review your site’s process.

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Hazard Materials Information System (HMIS)

Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS): Conveys a chemical’s identity

by chemical or common names Uses code numbers or other

descriptive terms to clearly identify the material for hazard information purposes

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HMIS Labeling

HMIS Categories: Health – blue Flammability – red Reactivity – yellow Protective equipment – white

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HMIS Labeling (cont)

Diesel Fuel The number in the Health

Hazard (blue) section should be 1.

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HMIS Labeling (cont)

Diesel Fuel The number in the

Flammability (red) Hazard section should be 2.

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HMIS Labeling (cont)

Diesel Fuel The number in the Physical

Hazard (orange) section should be 0.

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HMIS Labeling (cont)

Diesel Fuel The PPE section of the HMIS

Label is coded for the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn.- Recommended that safety glasses,

gloves, and protective clothing that covers the arms be worn.

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Chemical Labeling Labeling is another way to find out what hazards a

chemical might pose. Your Program Administrator and Supervisors are

responsible for ensuring that each chemical container is labeled, tagged, or marked with the following:- Identity of the chemical- Appropriate hazard warnings- Name and address of the chemical manufacturer,

importer, or other responsible party- Requirements of any applicable substance-

specific health standard regulated by OSHANOTE: Always read the label before beginning any job that involves the use of chemicals.

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Chemical Labeling (cont)Labels Should be visible and easy to read. Contact your Supervisor or Program Administrator if you:

- Notice any missing, dirty, or illegible label(s), notify your Supervisor or the Program Administrator so that the label(s) can be replaced

- Have any questions about information included or not included on a label, ask your Supervisor 

Labeling should be in English and should be prominently displayed on containers.

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)MSDSs (information sheets): Describe the properties of chemicals and

hazards associated with their use Provide information from chemical

manufacturers and distributors who are responsible for determining the hazards associated with their products- When a manufacturer or distributor discovers new

information about a substance, they are required by law to update their MSDSs.

- When a new chemical is introduced at your facility, your Program Administrator will update the list of hazardous chemicals online and at the same time, request an MSDS.

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MSDS (cont) The Program Administrator is responsible for:

- Reviewing incoming MSDSs for new or significant health and safety information

- Communicating any new information to affected employees

3E Company:- Maintains electronic MSDSs copies for hazardous chemicals to

which employees are exposed or are potentially exposed- Accessed by:

• WM Intranet• Toll-free telephone number• FAX machine

- If an MSDS is not available, employees can contact a Supervisor or the Program Administrator.

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Interpreting an MSDS

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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Interpreting an MSDS (cont)

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The Hazard Communication Program

The Hazard Communication Program for this site is located at _________________.

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Accessing the 3E Online SystemTo assess the 3E online system: Obtain a sign-on and password

from the 3E company for your BU. Contact 3E at 800-451-8346.

Sign into the 3E website. The link is available on the Safety Page of WMVisor or at: http://www.3eonline.com/eeeOnlinePortal/DesktopDefault.aspx

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Accessing the 3E Online System (cont)From the Home page, click on the Inventory tab to bring up a list of inventory management options.

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Program Administrator: Building InventorySelect Build Inventory from the list to create or modify your location’s inventory list.

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If you have access to multiple locations, select the proper physical location for your entries.

Building Inventory

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You may select products to add to your inventory from the entire WM database by simply clicking on the Go button with the radio button for All Products selected.

Building Inventory (cont)

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Simply check the box next to the items you wish to add to the site inventory. Once selected, they will be automatically added to the site-specific inventory.

Building Inventory (cont)

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To add a start or end date for a product, there are six steps:1. Search for the item in question under Search Inventory.

Building Inventory (cont)

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2. Click Action and then Edit Inventory Item.

Building Inventory (cont)

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3. Under Custom Values, select either the Start Use Date or End Use Date from the drop-down menu.

Building Inventory (cont)

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4. Enter the date under Value.5. Click Add.6. Click Submit (at the bottom

of the screen) after entering both the Start Use Date and End Use Date.

These values will then be displayed on the Search Result screens.

Building Inventory (cont)

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SummaryDuring this training session, you have: Become familiar with the OSHA Hazard

Communication Standard Learned what hazardous chemicals are located

at your site Learned what an MSDS is and how to

interpret it Learned how to interpret chemical labels Learned where the Hazard Communication

Written Program is located at your site