Slide1: Revised Spring 2007 Hazard Communication And Your Right - To - Know Dept of Environmental Safety Services


Course Overview: Course Overview It’s Your Right to know! HazCom Overview Regulation and Policy Waste Management Spills/ Emergencies Pollution Prevention


You Have a Right to Know: You Have a Right to Know What Substances you handle on your job Their hazards and risks How to protect yourself from them


Chemicals Are Everywhere: Chemicals Are Everywhere Examples: Cleaning solvents Lubricants Fuels Pressurized containers


Physical Hazards You May Face: Physical Hazards You May Face Flammable liquids or solids Combustible liquids Compressed gases Explosive materials Unstable materials Water reactive materials


Health Hazards You May Face: Health Hazards You May Face Acute Short-term effects Symptoms appear just after exposure High concentration Corrosives, irritants Rashes, burns, respiratory irritation, poisoning Chronic Long-term effects Symptoms appear long after exposure Low concentration Neurotoxins, carcinogens Cancer, lung or liver damage, allergies


Ways Chemicals Enter the Body: Ways Chemicals Enter the Body Inhalation: Breathed through mouth or nose Absorption: Touches skin or is injected Ingestion: Swallowed Ocular Entry: Through the eyes


Information From Labels: Information From Labels Check labels prior to use for: Identity of chemical Name and address of manufacturer Appropriate hazard warnings All containers must be labeled Regard unlabeled containers as dangerous Do not remove labels


Labeling and Marking Systems: Labeling and Marking Systems NFPA Diamonds Blue = health hazard Red = flammability Yellow = reactivity White = special hazard info. Numbered 0-4 (from lowest to highest hazard)


Material Safety Data Sheets: Material Safety Data Sheets Detailed information sheet prepared by manufacturer or importer Available for every hazardous chemical or substance Contains information that: Enables you to prepare for safe day-to-day use Enables you to respond in emergencies


Information Provided on MSDS: Information Provided on MSDS Chemical name Company information Hazardous ingredients Physical characteristics Fire and explosion data Health hazard data Reactivity data Special Precautions Safe handling practices PPE What to do in case of spills or leaks


Personal Protective Equipment: Personal Protective Equipment Requirements found on labels or MSDS Goggles, face shields, glasses Gloves Respirators & dust masks Head protection Foot protection Aprons or full body suits


General Work Practices: General Work Practices Use hazardous chemicals only as directed Prior to using hazardous chemicals Inspect equipment for damage prior to use Ensure adequate ventilation When using Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics Never smell, inhale or taste Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes After use Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water


Know Safe Handling Procedures: Know Safe Handling Procedures Refer to label & MSDS for info on: Flammability Incompatibility Stability Shock sensitivity


Hazard Recognition: Hazard Recognition Know likely emergencies ahead of time Refer to labels or MSDS Emergency incidents: Spills Leaks Fires Explosions


Spill & Leak Response: Spill & Leak Response Remove potential sources of ignition Evacuate the area Inform supervisor or emergency response team Stay away until given the “all clear” MSDS provides specific instructions


Summary: Summary You have a right to know Chemicals present both physical and health hazards Read the labels and MSDS Follow PPE and special handling recommendations Emergency response Notify supervisor Know immediate first-aid response if contact with a hazardous chemical occurs


Regulation and Policy: Regulation and Policy What can happen if you’re not in compliance? Fines Prosecution Jail Time


Regulation and Policy: Regulation and Policy [Georgia Southern University is committed to protecting the environment and health of the community ] Applicable Regulations Pollution Prevention Objectives Continual Improvement of Environmental Systems] [ Comply with regulations Minimize impact to environment and community Continually reduce impacts through pollution prevention Educate and train on programs and procedures Monitor performance]


Regulation and Policy : Regulation and Policy Deficiency [Poor housekeeping in Shops Notification [Department Chair and Legal Counsel] Warning Memo [Research Funds in jeopardy] Actions [Examples: Correction, with costs assessed to department or college Closure of Shop Enforcement


Shop Waste Management: Shop Waste Management THE GOALS: Define waste Discuss proper management of different types of waste


Laboratory HazMat Management: Laboratory HazMat Management What is HazMat


HazMat Is: HazMat Is What will hurt you when something goes wrong Laboratory Chemicals (Acids, Bases, Alcohols, etc.) Cleaning solvents (Bleach, Sprays) Household Products (Hair Sprays) Generated hazardous waste


Hazardous Waste Identification: Hazardous Waste Identification Corrosive Ignitable Reactive Toxic or if Listed Wastes are considered hazardous if they exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:


How Do I Know?: How Do I Know? Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provides information on: safe handling and disposal physical properties and hazards safe storage internet references www.hazard.com www.msdssearch.com many more on page 18 of guidebook Call ESS Department at 486-7161 for more information Call manufacturer or supplier of product


Waste Characterization: Waste Characterization Checklist in Guidebook (RCRA)3 Mixed waste? Specific hazardous wastes? Radioactive Waste? Additional Questions? Call EES @486-7161


Container Management: Container Management Containers should be: Compatible with waste Clean Sturdy, leak proof Closed, tight-fitting cap Appropriate size Under control of person producing waste Labeled with hazardous waste label


Hazardous Waste Labeling: Hazardous Waste Labeling Labels Identify hazardous waste List all components and their percentages Identify hazard properties Name, location, and phone number of person responsible for waste Remove other extraneous labels


Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area: Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area Located in Shop Mark area clearly Proper containers and labels Segregate incompatibles Secondary containment for liquid containers Spill kit Only one container of each hazardous waste Maximum storage: 55 gallons 1 quart acutely hazardous Post emergency information


Pick-up and Disposal: Pick-up and Disposal [ESS is responsible for retrieval, transport and disposal When full, arrange for immediate removal Call the Safety Department at 486-7161 Container must be properly labeled Pick-up must be supervised by a knowledgeable user


Chemical Clean-Out: Chemical Clean-Out


Chemical Clean-Out: Chemical Clean-Out Inventory all unwanted chemicals Fill out “Laboratory Clean-out Form” Mail or call Safety ESS will collaborate with you SAFETY FIRST!


Biological Waste Management: Biological Waste Management Biomedical biohazardous infectious pathological “sharps” Animal


Biomedical Waste Packaging: Biomedical Waste Packaging Double-lined red biohazard bags In rigid containers Within weight limits Double tape bags when full Label with college label obtained from Coordinating Dept Close container and triple tape seams Notify ESS @ 486-7161 Good practice: Autoclave infectious waste


Pharmaceutical Waste Management: Pharmaceutical Waste Management What is pharmaceutical waste? Separate from regular trash Label Call the Safety Department at 486-7161 for disposal


Chemical Spill / Emergency Response: Chemical Spill / Emergency Response What would you do in the event of a spill?


Chemical Spill / Emergency Response: Chemical Spill / Emergency Response Assess hazards and dangers — if unknown, assume the worst and evacuate Call 9911 Wait to Assist Public Safety and ESS Responders Contain or limit the spill if it is very small Call 486-7161for ESS personnel to clean-up spill and provide medical attention Notify Supervisor Complete and Accident Report


Pollution Prevention: Pollution Prevention Disposal EPA’s Pollution Prevention Hierarchy


Pollution Prevention Strategy: Pollution Prevention Strategy Reduced scale “micro scale” experiments Reduced toxicity/chemical substitution Reuse & recovery of lab chemicals Detoxification lab experiments that produce a less toxic/hazardous substance Computer modeling & simulations demo experiments vs. chemical usage


Where to Get Help: Where to Get Help To get help, or to learn more: Call the Safety Department at 486-7161 List of environmental resources in The Web It’s your responsibility!


The Right-To- Know Test: The Right-To- Know Test Log in on this site: www.usg.edu/ehs/ Select Training on the left side of your screen Select right to know basic awareness Click on “Next” upper right corner of your screen. Follow the screen commands (Click on next and answer the questions. When you print your certificate, ESS will be notified automatically.