OSHA-Hazard Communication

Right to Know-Chemical Labels

Chemical labels must have standard information used to communicate hazards and warnings for the specific chemical. Each label must contain the following information: •Name, Address, and Telephone Number •Product Identifier •Signal Words •Hazard Statements •Precautionary Statements •Pictograms The HCS requires that each container holding a hazardous chemical have a warning label.

The Gas Cylinder pictogram represents a hazard from

Gases Under Pressure.

The Health Hazard pictogram represents the following hazards:

•Carcinogen •Mutagenicity •Reproductive Toxicity •Respiratory Sensitizer •Target Organ Toxicity •Aspiration Toxicity

Acute Exposure

1. a short term of brief exposure that may create an immediate health hazard. 2.For example, if you come in contact with a surface that has a chemical irritant, you could break out in a rash.

2. A(n) ________ exposure is a short term or brief exposure that may create an immediate health hazard. a. Acute b. Chronic c. Emergency d. Short

A

Chronic Exposure

1. is a repeated or prolonged exposure (over months or years) that may bring about slowly developing symptoms. 2. These exposures do not cause immediate, obvious harm, and a person may not see, feel or smell the danger. 3. Effects, however, may be permanent. An example is developing cancer from a long-term exposure to asbestos or lead.

Chemical exposure may cause or contribute to:

disorders ranging from skin rashes to more serious conditions like cancer or heart problems

some chemicals have the potential to cause:

fires, explosions, and other serious incidents.

Safety Data Sheets must be:

•Completely legible. •Updated when new information is available. •Printed in English (other languages may be provided, but English must be provided).

Exploding Bomb pictogram represents the following hazards

•Explosives •Self-Reactives •Organic Peroxides

The Flame pictogram represents the following hazards:

•Flammables •Pyrophorics •Self-Heating •Emits Flammable Gas •Self-Reactives •Organic Peroxides

Routes of Entry:

•Inhalation (breathing) •Ingestion (by mouth) •Absorption (skin or eyes) •Injection (puncture wound)

The Exclamation Mark pictogram represents the following hazards:

•Irritant (skin and eye) •Skin Sensitizer •Acute Toxicity (harmful) •Narcotic Effects •Respiratory Tract Irritant •Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)

To stay safe when working around hazardous chemicals:

•Review your employer's list of all the hazardous chemicals in your workplace •Become familiar with the SDS and warning labels for each hazardous chemical you may encounter •Follow the precautions found on each SDS and warning label •Wear the required personal protective equipment •Receive the proper training before working in an area with hazardous chemicals Always keep in mind the job you have to do, the potential hazards that may exist, and the ways to ensure you and others StaySafe.

Corrosion pictogram

•Skin Corrosion/Burns •Eye Damage •Corrosive to Metals

Chemical Container Labels- Orange

Orange indicates physical hazards 0 = non-explosive; normally stable (even under fire); will not react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react 1 = normally stable, but can become unstable with high temperatures and pressures; may react non-violently with water; hazardous polymerization may occur in the absence of inhibitors 2 = unstable materials; under normal temperatures and pressures, violent chemical changes may occur and there is a low risk for explosion; violent reactions may occur with water; peroxides may form when exposed to air 3 = explosive mixtures may form with water that can detonate or have explosive reaction with strong initiating source; under normal temperatures and pressures, polymerization, decomposition, self-reaction, or other chemical changes may occur with a moderate risk of explosion 4 = at normal temperature and pressure can have readily explosive water reaction, detonation or explosive decomposition, polymerization, or self-reaction.

5. As part of a hazard communication program, what is your employer required to have? Select all that apply. a. Safety Data Sheets b. Labels on each container c. Training d. List of all employees e. List of all chemicals

A,B,C,E

3. BCD Chemical Distributors has prepared a barrel of hazardous chemicals to be shipped to your employer. Select from the options to determine which items must be in place before it can be shipped. Select all that apply. a. SDS b. Price Tag c. Warning Label d. Shipping Item Sheet

A,C

The Skull and Crossbones represents .

Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

1. Which route of entry could a chemical use to enter through the body's airways? a. Ingestion b. Inhalation c .Injection d. Absorption

B

6. When working with propane in situations of oxygen deficiency, unknown exposure concentrations, or situations that are immediately dangerous to life or health, what should you always utilize? a. Safety glasses b. A NIOSH-approved, self-contained apparatus c. Safety glasses with a face shield

B

4. Who is the manufacturer of the material listed on the Data Sheet? a. U.S. Department of Labor b. OSHA Hazard Department c. ABC Co.

C

7. The shipping department at Great Chemical Company has printed this label. As you are looking at the label, you notice that it is incomplete. You need to tell the shipping department what information is missing. From the list below, choose the required element to complete the label. a. Product Identifier b. Pictogram(s) c. Signal Word d. Precautionary Statement(s)

C

Right to Know- Detection Methods

Methods to detect the presence or release of a chemical (including monitoring equipment, visual appearance, or odor).

Chemical Container Labels- Red

Red indicates flammability hazards 0 = will not burn 1 = liquids, solids, and semi-solids that can ignite if preheated: flashpoint above 200°F 2 = ignition can occur if the material is moderately heated or exposed to high ambient temperatures: flashpoint at or above 100°F but below 200°F 3 = ignition can occur under most normal temperatures: flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 73°F and boiling points above 100°F, and liquids with flashpoints between 73°F and 100°F 4 = ignition can spontaneously occur with air: flammable gases or very volatile flammable liquids with flashpoints below 73°F and boiling points below 100°F

Right to Know-Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals in the workplace should always be available AND easily accessible so you can know what your potential risks are at any time. An SDS is designed to identify the hazards of a chemical and explain how you can protect yourself from those hazards. Your employer must have an SDS for every hazardous chemical in the workplace. The SDS for chemicals in your work area must be fully accessible and available to you the entire time you are at work. An SDS is designed to identify the hazards of a chemical and explain how you can protect yourself from those hazards.

Chemical Container Labels- Blue

The blue bar indicates health hazards 0 = no significant risk 1 = possible irritation or minor injury (reversible condition) 2 = temporary or minor injury may occur 3 = major injury likely without prompt action/medical treatment 4 = life-threatening, major, or permanent damage may result due to single exposure or repeated exposures.

The official name of the "Right to Know" law is the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

This regulation has requirements for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of chemicals, as well as for employers. Your employer must also maintain a list of all chemicals you may be exposed to AND provide training to minimize exposure to these chemicals.

Chemical Container Labels- White

White indicates personal protective equipment requirements for safe handling - letter codes and icons correspond to required PPE A = safety glasses B = safety glasses and gloves C = safety glasses, gloves, and apron D = face shield, gloves, and apron E = safety glasses, gloves, and dust respirator F = safety glasses, gloves, apron, and dust respirator G = safety glasses, gloves, and vapor respirator H = splash goggles, gloves, apron, and vapor respirator I = safety glasses, gloves, dust, and vapor respirator J = splash goggles, gloves, apron, dust and vapor respirator K = air-line hood or mask, gloves, full suit, and boots X = ask supervisor or safety specialist about special handling requirements

The Flame Over Circle pictogram hazard represents

a hazard from oxidizers.

when it comes to hazards, Employers must ensure

all containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled, safety data sheets are maintained for all hazardous chemicals, and that workers are trained on program elements, hazards, protective measures, etc.