Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health, (PEOSH)Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)&NJ Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (RTK)TRAINING: Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health, (PEOSH) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) & NJ Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (RTK) TRAINING


Slide2: NJ Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act State Standard (1983 public and private sectors, NJDHSS) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Federal Standard 29CFR1910.1200 (1983 private sector; public sector not covered!) PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard State Standard N.J.A.C. 12:100-7 approved by OSHA (2004 NJ public sector) Regulations


Slide3: Who: All public employers and employees who use or store hazardous chemicals or products containing hazardous chemicals. What: Comply with BOTH PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard and the NJ Community Right-To- Know Act Where: Public workplaces in NJ


Slide4: When: Now Why: To protect the health and safety of workers How: Ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information regarding the hazards of the chemicals is passed on to employers and employees.


What Is A Hazardous Chemical?: What Is A Hazardous Chemical? A chemical that is a: physical hazard Or health hazard May be in pure form or in a mixture


Physical Hazard: Physical Hazard A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is: Combustible liquid (flash pt 100-200ºF) Compressed gas Explosive Flammable Organic peroxide Oxidizer Pyrophoric (ignite spontaneously) Unstable or reactive (polymerize, decompose…) Water reactive


Health Hazard: Health Hazard A chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees Carcinogens Toxic or highly toxic agents Irritants Corrosives Sensitizers (allergic reactions) Reproductive toxins Heptatotoxins (liver) Nephrotoxins (kidney) Neurotoxins (nervous system) Act on hemoatopoietic system (blood) Damage lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes


Types of Exposure: Types of Exposure Inhalation (breathing) Skin absorption (touching) Ingestion (eating)


Effects of Exposure: Acute Effects – generally occur rapidly as a result of short-term exposure Chronic Effects – generally occur as a result of long-term exposure Gradual or delayed onset of symptoms Effects of Exposure


Sources of Information: Sources of Information PEOSH HCS-N.J.A.C. 12:100-7.4 Consult the Standard Manufacturers and importers evaluate chemicals using established scientific procedures - MSDS Consult Lists OSHA’s 29CFR1910 subpart Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances List ACGIH TLV’s Chemical Substances and Physical Agents National Toxicology Program Annual Report International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs RTK Hazardous Substance List There are many others


Products Not Included in Standard: Products Not Included in Standard Consumer Products These items become regulated when they are used in a manner beyond normal consumer use. Food or Tobacco Products Drugs, Cosmetics Biological Hazards


Spill/Release Detection Methods: Spill/Release Detection Methods See Smell Feel – heat, burn, irritation Hear – hissing Taste?? (sour/bitter) Sensors – fire, smoke, chemical-CO, O2… Coworker discussions/symptoms of exposure – headaches…


Protection Methods: Protection Methods Personal Protection Equipment Gloves, goggles, apron/coats, shoes Engineering Controls Ventilation hoods, respirators Emergency Response Procedures Protection of life and health Protection of property and environment Evacuate Area Notify Campus Police x911 If safe, begin control measures


How To Comply: How To Comply A. Read the standard: N.J.A.C. 12:100-7 B. Identify Responsible Staff C. Develop and Implement a Written Hazard Communication Program D. Identify Hazardous Chemicals E. Make a list of hazardous chemicals in your workplace F. Obtain & maintain MSDS’s and HSFS’s G. Ensure containers are labeled properly H. Train Employees


A. HCS-Based on Simple Concepts: A. HCS-Based on Simple Concepts Employees need and have the right to know about hazards and identities of chemicals they are exposed to when working Employees need to know about protective measures available to prevent adverse effects Help employers provide safer workplaces Reduce exposures, use less hazardous materials, establish safe work practices Prevent occurrence of work-related illness and injuries caused by chemicals


B. Responsible Staff: B. Responsible Staff Hazard Communication Program Coordinator Director of Academic Laboratories – Diane L. Smith Overall Responsibility, annual review and update Provide General/Refresher Training RTK Program Assistant Janet Mazzocca located in F001 Prepares Right to Know Survey-with your help Administers on-line training for the College Maintains Central File in F001


Responsible Staff: Responsible Staff College Safety Officer – Dennis Lepore Notify supervisors/BUM’s of training session dates Managers/Supervisors Initial and Updated Specific Training of employees Ensure employees complete general/refresher training Maintain training records for lifetime of employment Inventory of chemicals in their work areas


C. Written Hazard Communication Program: C. Written Hazard Communication Program ritten azard ommunication rogram Describes how the requirements of the standard will be put into place in our facility. Made available to all employees-Handout


D. Identify Hazardous Chemicals: D. Identify Hazardous Chemicals Manufacturers/Importers/Distributors must determine hazards and provide information to users of products Employers/Supervisors who use hazardous chemicals must obtain and maintain hazard information and ensure employees who use chemicals are aware of hazards before use. Labels, MSDS’s and HSFS’s Employees must read labels/information, follow warnings & instructions, use PPE, learn emergency procedures


E. Make a List of Hazardous Chemicals in Your Workplace: E. Make a List of Hazardous Chemicals in Your Workplace Supervisors maintain and continuously update chemical inventories for their work areas as new chemicals are introduced. Include chemicals in containers, pipes or in fumes. Provide yearly update of new products to the RTK Program Assistant. RTK Survey for entire college and individual departments is updated yearly Maintain complete and updated RTK Survey in work areas (also include other hazardous chemicals not on these lists)


F. Obtain/Maintain MSDS’s and HSFS’s: F. Obtain/Maintain MSDS’s and HSFS’s Each Department Supervisor must ensure MSDS’s and HSFS’s are readily accessible to employees in their respective work areas. Must be in English; additional copies may be in other languages. Electronic access is permitted RTK Central File in F001 contains both


G. Container Labeling: G. Container Labeling Not defaced or removed from product Transfer containers PEOSH Product/Chemical Identity Hazard Warnings/Target Organs Manufacturer’s name, address and phone RTK Top 5 ingredients plus all hazardous components CAS Numbers for all components listed


Example Label: Example Label Name of Products and Ingredients First Aid and Handling Physical Hazards Health Hazards Warnings HMIS label PPE engineering controls Manufacturer address, telephone Extinguishing Media and emergency phone number


Slide24: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM A rating system 0 (minimal) to 4 (hazard) Flammability, Health, Physical Hazard White bar for personal protection index, protective equipment * HEALTH indicates chronic hazard effect (acute hazard effect indicated with the number rating) Physical Hazard 7 sub categories: Water Reactive, Organic Peroxides, Explosives, Compressed Gases, Pyrophorics, Oxidizers, Unstable Reactives


National Fire Protection Association: National Fire Protection Association  


Graphic Hazard Signs: Graphic Hazard Signs Flammable Explosive Oxidizer Corrosive Toxic Carcinogenic Water Reactive Radioactive Biohazard


H. PEOSH HCS Training Objectives: H. PEOSH HCS Training Objectives Provide employees with information needed to learn about and understand hazards associated with chemical substances in the workplace. Health and safety risks, safety practices and control methods Upon initial assignment; when new hazards are introduced; and every two years. No cost to employees, during regular work hours, appropriate in content and vocabulary, educational level, literacy and language.


General/Refresher Training: General/Refresher Training Given by Program Coordinator before work with hazardous substances begins and every two years. Face-to-face or on-line. Specific checklist of topics to be covered (as outlined in Written Program) Review of standards Stockton’s Written Program Responsibilities Communication Procedures MSDS, HSFS, labels, surveys, central file Other information contained in this presentation


Initial/Specific: Initial/Specific Given by the Supervisor before work with hazardous substance begins Review all sections of relevant MSDS’s & HSFS’s Review relevant chemical labels, discuss hazards Provide relevant PPE and demonstrate use Show location of hazardous substances, explain use, storage and disposal procedures Explain use of control measures and procedures to prevent exposure Show location of MSDSs, HSFS’s, list of hazardous chemicals (survey) and any other related information on your area. Document training via signature on training sheet


Training Documentation Form: Training Documentation Form PEOSH Hazard Communication Standard Supervisor Initial/Specific Training Session Supervisor Print Name Signature Location of Training Session


Training Records: Training Records Maintain for duration of employee’s employment. Include summary of information covered in the training Supervisor maintains Initial & General Training records at work location. On-line (WebCT) training records sent by RTK Program Asst. Copies also sent to Human Resources General/Refresher training records F001 Central File, Supervisor, HR, Safety Officer Must be available for inspection


Outside Contractors: Outside Contractors Do not use chemicals belonging to the College Office of Planning and Construction & College Safety Coordinator, Dennis Lepore, advise outside contractors in person of chemical hazards that may be encountered on Campus Outside contractors bringing hazardous chemicals on site will provide Dennis Lepore with MSDS’s, info on special labels used, and precautionary measures to be taken while working with or around their hazardous chemicals or products


Training Summary: Training Summary Written Hazard Communication Program Describes how the requirements of the standard will be put in place in our facility. Made available to employees. Communicate hazard information to workers Distribute RTK Brochure from NJDHSS Review MSDS’s & HSFS’s Container Labeling Requirements PEOSH Training Program RTK Survey, updated yearly RTK Hazardous Substance List Post RTK Poster Central File in F001: Open to all employees MSDS’s also located at work location


Web Site: Web Site www2.Stockton.edu Type RTK in keywords MSDS access HSFS access Training documentation form Presentation available on line For printed version of presentation contact J. Mazzocca in F001


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