MichaelMentzel

2009 HAZARD 2009 HAZARD COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONAND EMERGENCY RESPONSEAND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFETY TRAININGSAFETY TRAINING

Regulatory Background

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

DCOM – Wisconsin Department of Commerce

Hazard Communication

The Hazard Communication Standard is based on a simple concept – employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to while working.

Physical Hazards

Combustible and flammable liquidsExplosivesCompressed GasesOxidizersPyrophoricsUnstable, reactive materials

Health Hazards

CarcinogensCorrosivesIrritantsSensitizersToxinsTarget Organ Effects

Hazard Communication Standard - Requirements

LabelingHazardous materials inventoryMSDS fileWritten hazard communication

programEmployee TrainingEmergency Response

TOPICS COVERED

Hazard Communication 1910.1200Bloodborne pathogens 1910.1030Personal Protective Equipment

1910.132Noise 1910.95Respirator awareness 1910.134Confined Space 1910.146Lock Out Tag Out 1910.147

TOPICS COVERED

Electrical Safety 1910.331, NFPA 70ECompressed Gasses 1910.101Fire Evacuation Plan 1910.38Medical Records 1910.200Flammable Liquids 1910.106ErgonomicsWorking at Heights

§1910.1200

One out of every four workers contacts hazardous chemicals on the job.

In many cases, the chemicals they deal with may be no more dangerous than those used at home,...

§1910.1200

But in the workplace, exposure is likely to be greater, concentrations higher, and exposure time longer.

Therefore, the potential danger is greater on the job.

§1910.1200

The Hazard Communication Standard Is Intended to Cover All Employees Who May Be Exposed to Hazardous Chemicals Under Normal Working Conditions or Where Chemical Emergencies Could Occur.

Manufacturer’s Labels

Identity of materialAppropriate hazard warningName and address of responsible

partyPortable containers

Identity of material Appropriate hazard warning

Hazard Warnings

Signal words Caution Warning Danger

NFPA LabelExamples

Health Fire Reactive

Gasoline 1 3 0

Mineral oil 0 1 0

Nicotine 4 1 0

CHEMICALS PRESENT

Lab Chemicals

Cleaning Chemicals

Battery Acid

Compressed gas

The MSDSThe MSDSCopies of MSDSs must be maintained in a file that's readily accessible to all workers during their workshift.

COMPANYMSDSFILE

MUST BEACCESSIBLE

QUIZ

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

IDENTITY INGREDIENTS/ EXPOSURE LIMITS PHYSICAL DATA FIRE & EXPLOSION REACTIVITY SPILL PROCEDURES HEALTH HAZARD SPECIAL PROTECTION SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Class 1 Explosives (Orange)

Class 2 Gases (Green, Yellow, Red, White)

Class 3 Flammable Liquids (Red)

Class 4 Flammable Solids (Red / White, Blue)

Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides (Yellow)

Class 6 Toxic (White)

Class 7 Radioactive (Yellow / White)

Class 8 Corrosives (White / Black)

Class 9 Misc. Dry Goods (White / Black, Red)

Handling Hazardous Chemicals DOT 49 CFR

X

Slips, Trips & Falls

General HousekeepingCupboards, Cabinets &

CarpetsCords, Cables & WiresTelephone outletsPersonal BelongingsFurnitureFluids & Floor Surfaces

Housekeeping

What is Housekeeping?• cleanliness, tidiness, maintenance• taking care of your work area• good housekeeping calls for constant care

Benefits of Good Housekeeping• safer, easier, better, more fun

Advantages of Good Housekeeping• less tiring, more space, less aggravating,

more business-like

Part of YOUR Job

Working at HeightsControl Measures

Eliminate Fall Hazard1) Work on ground2) Cover holes3) Use equip. to lift assembled work4) Use enclosed equipment

Use Fall Protection System1) guardrail system - Top rail 42 +/- 3 inch high, mid rail 21 inch2) PFAS3) safety nets - drop test with 400 pound sand bag4) OSHA safety monitor (not acceptable)

Ladder, Scaffold, Lift Safety Rules

Respirator Purpose

• Identify the need for respiratory protection

• Prevent employee exposure to dangerous

atmospheres

• Ensure respirators are provided

• Ensure respirators are suitable to the application

for which they are needed

• Meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134

Respirator Scope

• Respirators are used as personal protective equipment in

hazardous or potentially hazardous atmospheres.

• All employees who are reasonably exposed to hazardous

or potentially hazardous atmospheres.

• Includes members of Management, Supervision, and Line

Maintenance. May also include general employees.

Flashpoints - examples

Flashpoint

The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor in sufficient quantity to flash in presence of ignition source.

Combustible liquid Flashpoint >1000 F and < 2000 F

Flammable liquid Flashpoint < 1000 F

Types of Fire

Class A Common combustible

Class B Flammable liquids

Class C Energized electrical

Class D Flammable metals

Fire Safety in the OfficeFire Safety in the Office

Emergency Control Organization?Appropriate Equipment?

• alarms, extinguishers, hoses, detectors

Know where to go? & How?Raising the Alarm?Training?Visitors, Clients, Public?

PASS

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

What is a Confined Space?

Confined space … Is large enough and so configured that an

employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work

Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry.)

Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Confined Space General Requirements

All employees required to enter confined or enclosed spaces must be instructed in:

• nature of the hazards• necessary precautions to be taken• use of protective and emergency equipment

Bloodborne Pathogen Emergencies

In an emergency situation, always use Universal Precautions

• Minimize your exposure by wearing • Gloves • Splash goggles • Pocket mouth-to-mouth resuscitation masks • Other barrier devices

Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Cleanup

• Carefully cover the spill with paper towels or rags• Gently pour 10% solution of bleach over the towels or rags• Let sit for 10 minutes• Wear gloves to collect & dispose of waste

Bloodborne Pathogen Summery

•Always know what you are working with

•Use proper PPE in situations with Bloodborne

Pathogens

•Report all suspected exposures

•Don't handle sharps or broken glass with your hands

•Properly dispose of pathogen waste, PPE and Sharps

Blood Other potentially infectious materials

› internal body fluids› semen and vaginal secretions› breastmilk› saliva in dental procedures› unidentifiable body fluids› other with visible blood

sweattearsurinefecesvomit

Inoculation of blood or body fluids› IV drug use› blood transfusions/organ donation

Sexual› homosexual› heterosexual

Perinatal› to fetus before birth› to infant through breast feeding

On the job› needlesticks› contact with non-intact skin› contact with mucous membranes

Tears Sweat Vomit Feces Urine Hugging Food or water Sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses Sneezing/coughing Casual contact

Treat all blood and OPIMs as

infectious

Lockout / Tagout Control of Hazardous Energy1910.147 Major Provisions

Energy Control Program Documented Energy Control Procedures Energy Isolating Devices Lockout / Tagout Devices Employee Training Periodic Inspections

Electrical Safety NFPA 70E

Special Training is required for work on electrical equipment

Only Authorized Employees may conduct electrical work

Electrical Safety Hazards

Electrical Hazards Include• Electrical Shock • Electrical Explosions • Electrical Burns

These can result in severe injury or death

Electrical Safety

UW-Green Bay does not allow use of space heaters in the work place.

Severity of Exposure

Type of acidConcentrationAmount of acidTime and type of tissue exposure

SAFETY GLASSES

WEAR THEM

OR ELSE !!

Some Types of ProtectionSafety GlassesGlovesFace ShieldsRespiratorsVentilationVestsRubber Boots

PPE

PPE

Personal Protective EquipmentGuidelines on MSDSGuidelines on LabelsGuidelines in Procedures

Why Use PPE?Protect from diseaseProtect from injuries

NOISE

SOUND SURVEY

HEARING CONSERVATION

85 dBa

EAR PLUGS

AVAILABLE

Use of safe work practices, PPE and engineering controls will hopefully prevent emergencies from happening but if an emergency should arise you need to know› How to report an emergency› How to evacuate the building properly

At UW-Green Bay emergencies are reported by dialing 911 (9-911from a Campus phone) which will connect you to Brown County Communication Center dispatcher.

911 should be called whenever response by emergency or police personnel is required.› Medical emergencies› Fire and explosions› Uncontrollable spills of hazardous materials› Crimes in progress

UW-Green Bay Public Safety can be reached by dialing 2300. Public Safety officers are on duty from 7 AM – 3 AM seven days a week.

When you dial 2300 you will hear the following message:

You have reached the Public Safety Office at UWGB.If this is an emergency requiring police, fire or

ambulance hang up and call 911.To report a crime, a non-injury accident or disturbance

Press 1.For all other assistance or to speak with Public Safety

Officers or staff Press 2For Public Safety Business Hours Press 3For the University Switchboard call 465-2000To repeat this message Press 5

The Campus community will be notified of emergencies through a variety of methods:› Fire alarms (audible and strobe)- when you hear

the fire alarm – immediately evacuate the building

› Public Address system› E-mail› Phone calls

In addition, the University will activate an emergency call center to manage in-coming calls during emergencies.

In case of fire› Activate fire alarm› Evacuate building a minimum of 100 ft.› Call 911 (9-911) once in safe location

Medical emergencies› Unconscious person or serious injury call

911 (9-911)› Non-serious injuries – call 2300 and press

“1”

Hazardous materials spill or release› Uncontrollable – Call 911 (9-911)› All other – call 2300 and Press 1

Disruptive person or crime in progress› Call 911 (9-911)

When an emergency requires building evacuation› Evacuate building using nearest uninvolved exit.› Do not use elevators.› Individuals requiring assistance should move to

nearest stairwell and wait for emergency responders.

› Once out of building, move at least 100 feet from building and avoid blocking emergency vehicle access to building.

› Do not re-enter building until an all-clear is given. All building occupants must evacuate

when fire alarm sounds.

ErgonomicsEquipment

• workstations, chairs, keyboardsPlacement of Equipment

• strains, sprains & O.O.S.Posture

• height & distance of equipment• periods of sitting & standing

Breaks & Exercises• 5-10 minutes per hour suggested

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Cylinders must be chainedEmpties must be labeledKeep upright Segregate empties, oxygen, acetylene

Toxins

ParacelsusSwiss Physician 1493-1541 AD

“What is it that is not poison? It is the dose only that makes a thing not a poison.”

Chemical – H2O

Dose 3 gallons

Duration 5 hours

Route of exposure

Water poured slowly over head

Chemical – H2O

Dose 3 gallons

Duration 5 ?

Route of Exposure

Head held underwater in bucket

Routes of Entry

IngestionAbsorptionInhalationInjection

Types of Exposure

AcuteChronicSynergistic

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