Hazard Communication

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Hazard Communication Plan-OSHA requirements

1. Ensure labels are not removed or replaced 2. Maintain Safety data sheets 3. Ensure personnel are apprised of hazards

How does a laboratory determining if something is a Hazard?

Hazard information must be provided to the laboratory by manufacturer to inform employees. Safety DATA sheets must be available to lab and OSHA

Where can an employee find Information on protective measures, emergency procedures, and protective equipment that can be used to prevent exposure?

Info on protective measures included in Hazard Communication program

Where can an employee find procedures describing how to use the labeling system and SDS?

Information included in Chemical Hygiene plan

What is the date that the Revised Hazard Communication Standard effective?

June 1, 2015

What are two lists that should be included in the Hazard communication program?

List of names, locations of all hazard chemicals

What does the Hazard Communication Program need to include?

PEDLLN 1)List of names and location of hazardous materials; 2)Location of hazard communication program, inventory list, and SDS; 3) Description of the physical and health hazards presented by the chemicals in the laboratory; 4)Information on protective measures; 5) information on the lab labeling system and SDS; 6) Environmental monitoring

How does a lab comply with the hazard communication standard? (5 things)

PEPSE 1) Provide for hazard determination; 2) establish and maintain a hazard communication program; 3) provide labels and other forms of warning; 4) Maintain Safety Data Sheets; 5) Provide employee training.

What visual aids are provided on the Revised Hazard Communication Label to help identify potential hazards?

Pictogram with hazard

What must be included in Hazard Communication program with regard to effect of chemicals?

Plan must have a description of physical and health hazard presented by the chemicals

What is required in the Chemical Hygiene Plan for determining control measures for a chemical?

Plan should describe procedures for identifying hazardous chemicals including SDS and labels.

What is Hazard Communication?

Program to identify hazards of all chemicals produced or imported, to classify the chemicals with regard to hazard, and to transmit the information concerning the classified hazards to employers and employees.

What two things must be included in Chemical Hygiene Plan SOPs?

SS 1. Must address specific chemicals in lab and measures to protect employees. 2. Describes safety precautions such as PPE, hygiene, restrictions on eating and drinking

What is the Revised Hazard Communication label called?

Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Hygiene Plan-Equipment

should describe plans for insuring fume hoods and other protective equipment are functioning properly and maintenance is performed

How many sections are in the Revised Hazard Communication label?

16

Within how many days of should an employee be trained before working with hazardous materials?

30

Classification of Hazardous substances;Irritant

Causes reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue

Chemical Hygiene Plan-Responsible individual

Chemical Hygeine officer should be assigned who is knowledgeable in chemical regulations and can write CHP and be capable of training

Classification of Hazardous substances;Corrosive

Chemical that causes destruction of tissue

Classification of Hazardous substances;Toxic

Chemical that causes serious biological effects following inhalation, ingestion or skin contact

Warning label and signs- NFPA 704M Label

Diamond. Left health, top fire, right reactivity, bottom special. 4 is worst, 0 is least dangerous

The location of which documents should be included in Hazard Communication program?

Communication program, inventory list, and Safety data sheets

What are the requirements for posting in the lab?

Hazardous areas must be labeled. Need written plan for emergency procedures.

What should chemical labels contain?

ID of chemical hazard warning name of manufacturer and telephone number

Chemical Hygiene Plan-Medical consult

Should make provisions for medical attention if exposed to chemical

What is the section with the single word on the Revised Hazard Communication label called?

Signal word

How does an employee know whether they need approval for working with a certain chemical?

The CHP should describe activities that require approval before implementation.

Items to be included in chemical hygiene plan

WEPP work practices equipment PPE procedures

Chemical Hygiene Plan-What is it

Written program developed which sets forth procedures, equipment, PPE and work practices that capable of protecting employees from health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals

Classification of Hazardous substances;Explosive

chemical that causes a sudden release of pressure, gas, and heat when exposed to sudden shock, pressure or high temperature

Classification of Hazardous substances;Sensitizer

chemical that causes many to develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure

Flammable-gas

if forms a flammable mixture with air at ambient temperatures and pressure

Flammable-liquid

if it has a flashpoint below 100oF

Flammable:-aerosol

if yields flame exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening or flashback at any degree of opening

Classification of Hazardous substances;Carcinogen

induces malignant tumors.

Flammable: solid

liable to cause fire through friction, absorption of moisture, chemical change, or retained heat


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