Scribd
Upload
26 views

Hazard Communication

Uploaded by

bruce.thomason2020
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
26 views

Hazard Communication

Uploaded by

bruce.thomason2020
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 22

HAZARD

COMMUNICATION
Safety Training Module
Close Encounters with
2
Chemicals
 We encounter chemicals almost every
day
 Filling your vehicle with gasoline
 Cleaning the bathroom
 Applying pesticides or insecticides
 Using solvents or acids at work
 Many chemicals can cause injury or
illness if not handled properly.
Hazard Communication
3
‘Goals’
 Right to Know chemical hazards
 PPE, first aid, spills/leaks
 Labels, Material Safety Data Sheet
Right to Know
4

 OSHA created the Hazard


Communication Standard to help ensure
your safety when working with
hazardous chemicals.
 You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the
hazardous chemicals you use on the job
and how to work safely with those
chemicals.
Hazard Communication
5
Standard
Chemical manufacturers must:
 Determine a chemical’s hazards

 Provide labels and MSDSs

Employers must:
 Provide a hazard communication

program
 Maintain MSDSs

 Train on hazardous materials


HazCom Standard (cont.)
6

Employees must:
 Read labels and MSDSs

 Follow employer instructions and

warnings
 Identify hazards before starting a job

 Participate in training
Chemical Hazards
Physical Hazards:
 Flammable
 Explosive
 Reactive
Health Hazards:
 Corrosive
 Toxic
Routes of Entry
 Skin and eye contact
 Inhalation
 Swallowing
 Penetration (skin absorption)
Chemical Exposure
 Dosage
 Acute effects
 Chronic effects
Hazard Communication
‘Goals’
 Right to know and chemical hazards
 PPE, first-aid, and spills/leaks
 Labels and MSDS
 Quiz
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
• Dust masks and
respirators
• Glasses, goggles, and
face shields
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Foot protection
• Head protection
• Aprons or full-body suits
Hazardous Materials First
12
Aid
 Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
 Skin: Wash with soap and water
 Inhalation: Move to fresh air
 Swallowing: Get emergency
medical assistance
Spills and Leaks
13

 Evacuate the area


 Notify a supervisor or the emergency
response team
 Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so)
 Stay away
• The identity of the
IMPORTANCE
chemical OF LABELS
• Name, address, and
emergency phone number
of the manufacturer
• Physical and health
hazards
• Special handling
instructions
• Basic PPE
recommendations
• First aid, fire response,
spill cleanup
NFPA Labeling Systems
15

NFPA = National Fire Protection


Association
 Blue = Health
 Red = Flammability

 Yellow = Reactivity

 White = Other hazards or special

handling = Other hazards or Special


handling
Scale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme
Hazard)
• The identity of the
OTHER
chemical LABEL WARNINGS
• Name, address, and
emergency phone
number
of the manufacturer
• Physical and health
hazards
• Special handling
instructions
• Basic PPE
recommendations
• First aid, fire response,
Material Safety
Data Sheet Program
17

 Reading an MSDS
 MSDS locations
 Finding a specific MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
18

 Chemical and manufacturer identity


 Hazardous ingredients
 Physical and chemical characteristics
 Fire, explosion, and reactivity
Material Safety Data Sheets
(cont.)
19

 Health hazards
 Routes of entry
 Exposure levels (PEL)
 Symptoms of exposure
 First-Aid and emergency information
Material Safety Data Sheets
(cont.)
20

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


 Safe handling and storage
 Spills and leaks
 Compliance issues
Hazard Communication
21
Goals
 Right to Know and Chemical Hazards
 PPE, First aid, and Spills/leaks
 Labels and Material safety data sheets
Hazard Communication
22
Summary
 Identify chemical hazards by reading
labels
and MSDSs
 Follow warnings and instructions, or ask
your supervisor if in doubt
 Use the correct personal protective
equipment
 Practice sensible, safe work habits
 Learn emergency procedures

You might also like