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Standard Supervisor Training

Rowan UniversityNew Jersey Public Employees Occupational

Safety and Health Training

The EHS OfficeHazardous Waste

(SDS) Safety Data Sheets

Environmental Issues

Work Place Safety Training and Inspections

Hazardous WasteLight BulbsChemical WastePaints and Solvents Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers

Automotive and machinery wasteBatteries and other Waste

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Major Proposed Changes to the HCS

Hazard Classification

Labels

Safety Data Sheets

Information and Training

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Hazard Classification: Provides specific

criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures

Signal Words include Danger and Warning

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Labels: Chemical manufacturers and

importers are required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category.

Precautionary statements must also be provided.

All unlabeled containers must be rejected and not used or opened

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(SDS) Safety Data Sheets(SDS) Safety Data Sheets will replace the old

(MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets according to the (GHS) Global Harmonized System.

A central File is kept in the EHS office.

Each building needs to have all the chemicals stored in that building on file.

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a

specified 16-section formatSections 11-15 Are not enforced by OSHA but

are still important. These discuss Aquatic toxicity, Soil resilience and other topics governed by different agencies

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SAFETYDATASHEETS

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Globally Harmonized System (GHS)Pictograms

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Compressed Gas Environmental Hazard

Flammable Sensitizer

Toxic Chronic Health Hazard

Corrosive Explosive

Environmental IssuesThe EHS office also deals with environmental

issues such as…

Water Releases and moister/ humidity that may result in Microbial Amplification.

All Asbestos related concerns

The Role of Moisture The Role of Moisture

Mold needs water to growLiquid WaterWater Vapor impacting surfaces

Other growth requirements are met in every building

The only component that can be reasonably controlled is moisture

Nutrient Fungal Spores

Moisture

Temperature

Hillmann Environmental Group, LLC

Mold OverviewWide variety of molds may be present in

building materialsCommon ones include:

Alternaria Aspergillus Penicillium Stachybotrys

We look at “Microbial Amplification”Includes Mold, Mildew, Fungus, Mushrooms,

Bacteria, Algae, etc.

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Mold OverviewActual fungal infection in construction is

rare (e.g. aspergillosis, histoplasmosis)Most infected persons have only minor

symptoms and recover naturallySmall percentage of the population (@

5%) may suffer more severe infectionsPersons usually have pre-existing condition

that makes them susceptible (e.g. immune system impairment)

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Mold OverviewAdverse effects

Runny nose, dermatitis and headaches to aggravation of asthma, allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Toxic effects have only been observed in laboratory settings. Indoor environments cannot present this level of exposure. Exceptions-Silos, post disaster conditions, confined

spaces

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Mold OverviewCurrent medical tests can only document

exposure to fungi has occurred. Tests cannot determine source, place, or time

of exposure. Exposure to fungi occurs naturally in both

the indoor and outdoor environmentsMedical tests are of limited use.

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Asbestos AwarenessWe have asbestos containing materials in the

older campus buildings.Most in public areas is VAT. There are

specific procedures to use when working on VAT

Mechanical or machine rooms may have pipe insulation and fittings. If found damaged notify the Safety Office

Conclusion: If you are not sure…Don’t Touch it!!

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Job Hazard AnalysisThe process that studies a job to determine

the hazards involved and the procedures.

Personal Protective EquipmentOther means of completing the job safely

TrainingBlackboard – On Line courses

DocumentationWeekly Tool Box Talks

Any Questions???Feel free to contact the University

Environmental Health and Safety Officeehs@rowan.edu

X 5105

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