The Hazard Communication Standard can be found in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29CFR1910.1200. The standard is available online at http://www.oshaslc.gov/oshstd_toc/osh A_Std_toc_1910_SUBP ART_Z.html. REQUIREMENTS Written Plan Education & Training MSDS Labeling 1 2 WRITTEN PLAN Site Specific Updated Annually Training MSDS review Labeling MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Informational Guidelines Product Specific 3 4 5 6
7 8 SECTIONS Product Identification Product Composition Physical & Chemical Characteristics Fire & Explosion Hazard Data Health Hazard Data Control Measures 9 10 IDENTIFICATION Name of Product Synonym or Generic Name Manufacturer s Name Emergency Telephone Number Poison Control Number 11
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Toxic Carcinogenic Skin Sensitizing Flammable Reactive + 13 14 REACTIVITY Example: Bleach + Ammonia Toxic Gas Vapors Nasty Odor Burning of throat & eyes Mustard Gas 15 16 INHALATION PEL or TLV Permissible Exposure Limit Threshold Limit Value Amount that you can safely inhale during 8 hour work day without suffering adverse effects 17 18
EXAMPLES: INHALATION Isopropyl Alcohol 400 ppm Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm Metrex Compliance! High Level Disinfectant/Sterilant Metrex Research Corporation (800) 841-1428 Sporox! Sultan Chemists (800)637-8582 Chemical Substitution Drop-in Liquid Chemical Alternatives to Glutaraldehyde Comments 7.35% hydrogen peroxide and 0.23% peracetic acid. HLD in 15 minutes at 20 C. 7.5% hydrogen peroxide. High Level Disinfection in 30 minutes at 20 C. Cidex OPA Advanced Sterilization Products 800-755-5900 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde. High level disinfection in 12 minutes at 20 C. 19 20 SECONDARY CONTAINER This is another vessel for the material that is not manufacturer provided Cold Sterile Tray Ultrasonic Cleaner Generic Spray Bottle 21 22 23 24
Secondary Container Labeled 25 26 Hazardous Chemical Labeling Whenever possible, it s best to rely on the manufacturer s product label. If a product is transferred to a secondary container, that container must be labeled with the product name or chemical name(s) and appropriate hazard warnings. Employees must know what the container holds and be able to reference the label information to the appropriate MSDS. Labels must be in English, but additional languages are acceptable. SECONDARY CONTAINER Do Not place anything into a secondary container that can easily be mistaken for something else! Clear Plastic Jugs Another Labeled Product 27 28 SECONDARY CONTAINER Must be labeled Label must be readable Label must be in accordance with OSHA guidelines LABELS Must Include the Following: Name of product NFPA warnings» Health» Flammability» Reactivity Targeted Organs 29 30
Sample Labels 31 32 FLAMMABILITY Flash Point The temperature at which if there is enough of the vapor present and an ignition source; the gas can be ignited If a material has a flash point it is flammable 33 34 FLAMMABILITY Examples: Rubbing Alcohol 54ºF Acetone OºF At these temperatures or above we can ignite these vapors 35 36
FLAMMABILITY Fire Extinguisher Type Location Label Testing FIRE EXTINGUISHER Mounted on the wall Identification Label Inspected Annually by outside source Monthly by employee 37 38 ABC 39 40 41 42
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Usage P A S S Pull the Pin Aim Squeeze the trigger Spray in a sweeping motion at the base of fire EVACUATION Must have a plan Identify Exits Meeting Location Away from the structure 43 44 HEALTH HAZARDS Routes of Entry Skin Eyes Inhalation Ingestion 45 46 Skin ENTRY Wash the affected area thoroughly Inhalation ENTRY Remove the victim from the affected area 47 48
Ingestion ENTRY Do NOT induce vomiting Seek medical help 49 50 Eyes ENTRY Rinse with copious amounts of water Use the eyewash station EYEWASH STATION Location Identification Training & Usage 51 52 EYEWASH STATION Location Within 10 seconds walking distance Able to be activated within 1 second EYEWASH STATION Identification Eyewash Station Label Nozzles must be covered Preserve cleanliness Eliminate accidental use 53 54
55 56 Manufacturer s Label 57 58 EYEWASH STATION Glutaraldehyde Usage Turn on water with right hand Pull button to activate Hold eyelids open Rinse eyes for 15 minutes 59 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE: EYES: Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT remove contact lenses during the washing procedure. Obtain immediate medical attention, preferably from an ophthalmologist. SKIN: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes and flush skin with soap and water; continue washing for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated leather articles such as shoes or belts. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, qualified personnel may give oxygen. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN OR YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST RECENT INFORMATION. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosa damage from oral exposure may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. 60
CHEMICAL SPILLS Chemical Spill Kit Absorbent Material Dustpan & Brush Gloves Glasses Red Bag 61 62 63 64 65 66
Compressed Gas Storage 67 68 69