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Course Goal
The basic goal of a Hazard Communication Program is to be sure employers and employees know about work hazards and how to protect themselves; this should help to reduce the incidence of chemical source illness and injuries.
HAZCOM . . .
OSHA has estimated that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous chemical products in more than 3 million American workplaces.*
Does this pose a serious problem for exposed workers and their employers
What do you think?
* OSHA.gov
* OSHA.gov
HAZCO M
Coordinator
Inventory
Labeling
MSDS
Plan
Assessmen t
Hazard Assessment Develop a written HAZCOM Plan Appointment of a HAZCOM Coordinator Conduct the chemical inventory Initiate labeling requirements Maintain the MSDS library Establish employee training
General Information
Effective May 23, 1988, OSHA regulations
appraised of the hazardous properties of chemicals that they may encounter along with measures to take to protect themselves from these chemicals.
Hazard Determination
The standard requires that employers
inventory all hazardous chemicals in the workplace and include that inventory as a part of the written hazard communication program. master list for which a MSDS must be obtained and maintained.
Division 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard Division 1.2 Explosives with a projection hazard Division 1.3 Explosives with predominantly a fire hazard Division 1.4 Explosives with no significant blast hazards Division 1.5 Very insensitive explosives i.e. blasting agents Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive detonating articles
Gases Division 2.2 Nonflammable, non-toxic compressed gasses Division 2.3 Gases toxic (poisonous) by inhalation Division 2.4 Corrosive gases (Canada)
liquids [U.S.]
Solvent Based Paints Mastics & Adhesives Pipe Joint Compounds Sealant Cleaning Solvents Glues Paint Strippers
Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases
Hazard Class 5
Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxide
Division 5.1 Oxidizers - A substance that yields oxygen
hydrogen peroxide in which part of the hydrogen has been replaced by an organic peroxide
destruction or irreversible damage to skin tissue at the point of contact, pH that has a severe corrosion rate on steel
this plan?
POLICY PURPOSE RESPONSIBILITY MATERIALS, INVENTORY, AUDITS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) LABELS AND LABELING INFORMATION AND TRAINING NON-ROUTINE WORK OR TASKS INFORMING CONTRACTORS PROGRAM MAINTENANCE - OTHER FUNCTIONS
HAZCOM Coordinator
person do?
MSDS
Chemical manufacturers and importers are
required to obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Distributors are responsible for ensuring that their customers are provided a copy of these MSDSs. Employers must have an MSDS for each hazardous chemical which they use.*
* OSHA.gov
Employee Responsibilities
Know where to get information about
hazardous substances used, stored, or handled at your inspection sites. Learn to read labels and understand MSDSs. Identify hazards before you begin a task. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Use personal protective equipment.
Non-Routine Tasks
Supervisors should ensure that employees are informed of potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards associated with the performance of any non-routine tasks along with appropriate personal protective measures.
Hazard Recognition
Look at the BIG picture!
TREATMENT UNITS
FLAMMABLES
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
understand normal operations & equipment, understand hazards, use imagination: what could happen? be aware of surroundings and nearby activities unlikely doesnt mean impossible
PAY ATTENTION
Case Studies . . .
New York City Sanitation, November 1996
Michael Hanly, trash collector, killed while standing behind his truck as 70% hydrofluoric acid gas escaped from containers under compaction
City workers in another location find six plastic jugs of hydrofluoric acid placed curbside with recyclables
Results:
> 45 other VOCs, mostly below NIOSH/OSHA limits: toluene methyl ethyl ketone dimethyl sulfide trichloroethanes dimethyl sulfoxide 2-butanol dimethyl trisulfide 3-methyl 2-butanol
dispatch center employees unconscious, 20 more exposed. Blood tests detect benzene and trimethylbenzene. dispatch 5-6 hours after hospital warns of health hazard. Dewalt later develops pulmonary, nervous system, cardiovascular, and musculo-skeletal problems. termed negligent, however, he was finally awarded WC.
Employees suffered nosebleeds and skin irritation onsite, but did not leave.
from mixer at raw influent end of treatment system. No PPE provided or used, no signs, no abatement measures taken. Inspector develops lung infection approx. 2 weeks later, becomes hospitalized, infection cant be identified so source is unconfirmed. Workers Comp denied.
HAZCOM Summary
Protection under OSHA's HAZCOM Standard (HCS) includes all workers exposed to hazardous chemicals in all industrial sectors. This standard is based on a simple concept - that 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 effects from occurring.