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Introduction Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Training Required by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) All Oakland Community College employees
who might use, or conceivably be exposed to, hazardous chemicals in their work area will receive HazCom training as part of their New Employee Orientation (NEO).
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Introduction (cont’d.) Training will be updated and repeated as
necessary whenever new physical or health hazards are introduced into the employee’s work area.
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HazCom training includes: Hazardous Chemical Identification Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Labels and Other Warnings Release Detection Spill Response Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Written Hazard Communication Program Your Rights
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Hazardous Chemicals May cause adverse health effects upon
exposure Acute health effects
Short exposure causes almost immediate harm Poisons, corrosive agents
Chronic health effects Effects of exposure may take days, weeks,
months, or years to become evident
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Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Carcinogen
May cause cancer Corrosive
Causes destruction of living tissue Irritant
Causes reversible inflammation of living tissue Toxic
May cause severe illness or death upon exposure
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Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Sensitizer
May cause allergic response after repeated exposures
Target Organ Effects Hepatotoxins – Cause liver damage Nephrotoxins – Cause kidney damage Neurotoxins – Cause nerve damage Blood toxins – Interfere with oxygen absorption
or blood cell formation Pulmonary toxins – Cause lung damage
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Hazardous Chemicals (cont’d.) Target Organ Effects (cont’d.)
Reproductive Toxins – Affect reproductive organs, cause mutations, or cause birth defects
Cutaneous Hazards – Affect the skin Eye Hazards – Affect the eyes
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MSDS must be prepared for any hazardous chemical produced, supplied, or imported in the United States
Manufacturer, supplier, and/or importer responsible for evaluating product hazards and preparing MSDS
MSDS must be provided prior to or with first shipment of hazardous chemical product
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) MSDS format not standard Content of the MSDS must include:
Manufacturer Name, Address, and Phone Number
Product Identity (as seen on label)
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(cont’d.) Hazardous Ingredients
All hazardous ingredients present in concentrations equal to or greater than 1% for non-carcinogens
All carcinogens present in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1%
Physical and Chemical Properties For example: pH, specific gravity, density,
boiling point, vapor pressure, vapor density, etc.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.)
Physical and Health Hazards For example: Flash Point, lower and upper
explosive limits, description of health effects for possible routes of exposure, etc.
Primary Routes of Exposure For example: Skin contact, skin absorption,
ingestion, eye contact, inhalation, etc.
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(cont’d.) Exposure Limits
Airborne concentrations of each ingredient below which are considered safe Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) – Set by OSHA Threshold Limit Values (TLV) – Set by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Relative Exposure Limits (REL) – Set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.)
Exposure Limits (cont’d.) PEL and TLV – 8-hour Time Weighted Average
(TWA) REL – 10-hour TWA Some exposure limits based upon shorter time
period Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) – 15-
minute TWA Ceiling Limit (C) – Maximum at any time
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(cont’d.) Exposure Limits (cont’d)
Based on average worker exposed to the specific chemical for 8-hours per day, 5-days per week, without suffering ill effects
Carcinogenicity Is the chemical considered a carcinogen by any of
the following organizations National Toxicology Program (NTP) International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) OSHA
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.)
Handling Precautions How to safely handle and store the chemical
Control Measures How best to prevent employee exposures
First-Aid Procedures How to treat exposures to the chemical
Date MSDS was prepared
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) Copies of the MSDS for the chemicals
used by an employee must be available during the workshift
Employees have right to request the MSDS any time during their workshift
Each college department will maintain MSDS files for chemical products used
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (cont’d.) If the MSDS is missing:
Notify supervisor Supervisor will contact supplier for copy Supervisor will contact the Manager of
Environmental Health and Safety if the supplier does not provide MSDS
Manager of Environmental Health and Safety will notify OSHA
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Labels and Other Warnings All hazardous chemical containers must
be labeled Hazardous chemical container labels
must include: Manufacturer name, address, and phone
number Product name (must be the same as on
MSDS) Brief description of hazards
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Labels and Other Warnings (cont’d.) All primary and secondary containers of
hazardous chemicals must be labeled Department of Transportation (DOT)
hazard labels may also provide hazard information
Oakland Chemical Company
Muriatic AcidWarning! Corrosive!
Causes severe burns.Do not get on skin or in eyes.
Do not ingest.Do not inhale vapors.
See MSDS for Safe Handling and First-Aid Information
Manufactured by:
The Oakland Chemical Company, 321 Academic Way, Pontiac, MI 48342
800.910.3847
www.occ.com
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Hazardous chemical releases can be detected in many ways, depending upon its physical form Liquids – visible puddles or stains Solids – visible piles or dust Gases – visible clouds or the sound of
escaping gas Use the physical data from MSDS to help
identify chemicals
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Spills, leaks, or other releases can occur any time from: Damaged or degraded containers Drips and splashes while transferring to another
container Improperly sealed containers
Quick response to a spill or release can minimize or prevent injuries, property damage, and environmental contamination
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Spill Response (cont’d.) Review the product MSDS before a spill
or release occurs Spill response procedures may vary
depending upon the nature of the chemical(s) involved
See the OCC Written Hazard Communication Program for specific spill response procedures
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE is used to prevent direct contact
with hazardous chemicals PPE selection depends upon the nature
of the hazardous chemical Types of PPE include:
Chemical impervious gloves Chemical splash goggles Safety glasses
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(cont’d.) Types of PPE (cont’d.):
Chemical impervious boots Chemical impervious aprons Face shields Respirators
Match PPE to hazard Safety glasses are not designed for protection
against chemical splashes, only physical impact
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (cont’d.) Match PPE to hazard
Safety glasses are not designed for protection against chemical splashes, only physical impact
Some chemicals, such as specific organic solvents, will degrade and penetrate certain protective gloves
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (cont’d.) Maintain PPE in good working order
Inspect before and after each use Discard or repair damaged PPE Clean after each use Store PPE in an area where they will not be
damaged or exposed to hazardous chemicals
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Program Contains additional information
including: OCC policies and procedures Employee rights and responsibilities Hazardous chemical lists Contractor information
Available for review by employees anytime during their workshift
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Employees have the right to know about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to
Employees can request copies of MSDS anytime during their workshift
Employees can request to see the OCC Written Hazard Communication Program anytime during their workshift
Employees can refuse to perform work that they consider unsafe, or work in areas that they feel are dangerous
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Under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, you have the right to know about hazardous chemicals that you might be exposed to during your workshift
The OCC Written Hazard Communication Program, Hazardous Chemical List, and MSDSs are available for review anytime during your workshift
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Review (cont’d.) The OCC Written Hazard Communication
Program contains details on OCC policies and procedures, employee rights and responsibilities, and hazardous chemical management, among other things
MSDSs contain technical, and health and safety information on chemical products in your work area
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Review (cont’d.) All hazardous chemical containers must
be properly labeled (even secondary containers), properly stored, and kept tightly sealed when not in use
Employees should become familiar with hazardous chemical MSDSs before they use the product
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Review (cont’d.) Follow the appropriate OCC Spill
Response Procedure for all chemical spills or releases
Always use the appropriate PPE to protect against chemical exposures
Know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to hazardous chemicals
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If you have questions regarding the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals at Oakland Community College, contact:
Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
248-232-4234
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If there is an emergency involving hazardous chemicals at Oakland Community College, including fires, spills, leaks, or accidental poisoning, contact:
Public Safety911