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Hazardous Material

Management
Domain-4
Hazardous Materials - Basics
OSHA Definition
• Any biological agent and other disease-causing agent
which after release into the environment and upon
exposure, ingestion, inhalation, or assimilation into any
person...will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause
death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic
mutation, physiological malfunctions...or physiological
deformations in such persons or their offspring.
DOT Definition
• A hazardous material is defined as any substance or
material could adversely affect the safety of the public,
handlers or carriers during transportation
FEMA Definition
• Term "hazardous materials" in a broad sense to
include: Explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive,
oxidizing, toxic, infectious, or radioactive materials.
DG
• A dangerous good (also known as hazardous material or
hazmat) is any substance or material that is capable of
posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce.
Organizations
• DOT-Department of Transportation; Hazardous Materials
Regulations (49 CFR 100-180);
• IMO-International Maritime Organization; International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code;
• IATA-International Air Transport Association; Dangerous
Goods Regulations;
• ICAO-International Civil Aviation Organization; Technical
Instructions; and
Hazardous Material Classification
9 Classes of Hazardous Materials
Explosives Classification (Class 1)

Speed of sound in air = 331 m/s or 1100 ft/sec or


Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic
Peroxides
Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic
Peroxides
• Oxidizers are substances which may cause or
contribute to combustion, generally by yielding
oxygen as a result of a redox chemical reaction.
• Organic peroxides are substances which may be
considered derivatives of hydrogen peroxide
where one or both hydrogen atoms of the
chemical structure have been replaced by organic
radicals.
Class 6 Poison Materials
Class 7 Radioactive Materials
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Class 9 Miscellaneous
• Miscellaneous dangerous goods are substances
and articles which during transport present a
danger or hazard not covered by other classes.
• This class encompasses, environmentally
hazardous substances, substances that are
transported at elevated temperatures,
miscellaneous articles and substances,
genetically modified organisms and micro-
organisms and (depending on the method of
transport) magnetized materials and aviation
regulated substances.
What is GHS?
• GHS is the abbreviation for Globally Harmonized System
of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
• It was developed by the United Nations for chemical
hazard communication through standardized:
• Chemical hazard classification
• Chemical product labelling
• Safety data sheets (SDS)
Classification Elements
• Following elements are assigned to the classified
chemicals for labelling and SDS preparation:
• GHS pictograms
• Signal words
• Hazard and precautionary statements
GHS Hazard Classification

Physical Hazard

Chemical classes Health Hazard

Categorization
Sub-classes
showing varying
Environmental division showing
degrees or
Hazard intrinsic hazardous
severity of the
properties
hazard.

Type of hazard Hazard Severity


Physical Hazards – the first tier
Physical
Hazards
There are 16
hazard classes
under the
Physical
Hazards
Health Hazards
Health Hazards

There are
10 hazard
classes
under the
Health
Hazards
Environmental Hazards
Environmental Hazard Classes

There are three hazard classes under the


Environmental Hazards
Flame

Broadly represents
flammable chemicals
Exclamation Mark

Broadly represents Irritation


and sensitization (allergy)
Health Hazard

Broadly represents
Carcinogenicity
Skull and Crossbones

Represents toxicity
Exploding Bomb

Represents Explosive
Flame Over Circle

Represents Oxidizer
Corrosion

Represents Corrosive
Gas Cylinder

Represents Gas Under


Pressure
Environment

Represents hazardous for


aquatic environment
What is SDS?
• These SDS are in a standardized format with information
about the physical properties of the chemicals, their
health effects, and safety measures on handling,
storing, transporting and disposal of the chemicals, as
well as first aid and emergency responses
16 Information Elements
• Use correct mitigation to manage chemical incidents
Labels
Information on a GHS Label for
Product Package/Containers
• 1. Product Identifier
• 2. Pictogram
• 3. Signal word
• 4. Hazard statement
• 5. Precautionary statement
• 6. Supplementary information
• 7. Supplier information
• Understanding the information on a label enables users
to handle the hazardous chemical safely.
Information on a GHS Label for
Product Package/Containers
1. Product Identifier
3. Signal Words
• These words are used to
indicate the relative hazard
severity and alert the reader
to a potential hazard.
• There are 2 signal words used
on a GHS label
• “Danger” is for a more severe
hazard
• “Warning” is for a less severe
hazard.
Handling and Storage
The First Information Source
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a
document that contains
information on the potential
hazards (health, fire, reactivity
and environmental) and how
to work safely with the
chemical product.
• It is an essential starting point
for the development of a
complete health and safety
program
Section 7 - SDS
• Use correct mitigation to manage chemical incidents
Other Important Sections - SDS
• Use correct mitigation to manage chemical incidents
Some Important Concepts
Flash Point
Flash Point
Auto Ignition Point
Flash Point, Fire Point and Auto
Ignition Point
Flammable Liquids
• Liquids having a flashpoint below 100 0F (37.8 0C)
Combustible Liquids
• Liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100 F (37.8 C),
but below 200 F (93.3C),
Combustible & Flammable
Compatibility Matrix

Chemical compatibility is a measure of how stable a


substance is when mixed with another substance.

If two substances can mix together and undergo a


chemical reaction, they are considered incompatible.
GHS Compatibility
Matrix Compatibility Matrix
Compatibility Matrix - UN/DOT
Compatibility Matrix
GHS Compatibility
Matrix
Good Storage Practice - General
Compatibility
Chemicals
Matrix
Incompatible with
Oxidizing acids -(e.g. organic acids (e.g. acetic acid), flammable and
nitric acid) combustible materials.
Acids Caustics
Acids Reactive metals such as sodium, magnesium and
potassium.
Acids Sodium cyanide and iron sulphide (generate toxic
gases on contact)
Flammable Open flame, direct heat/ source of ignition
Water reactive Water (store in dry)
Oxidizer Flammable, combustible and reducing agents (e.g.
zinc, alkaline metals)
Labeling
Compatibility Matrix
 All chemicals - shall be labeled.
 All labels shall be readable and free from any damage.
Placard
Compatibility Matrix

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