University of Hawaii

2018 Hazard Communication

Training (with GHS and SDS

Updates)

Special Training Note This module is to be used by UH

personnel who work with hazardous chemicals NOT in a lab setting. It includes topics OSHA requires employees must be trained on by December 1, 2013, including: New Labeling elements, including the use of

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictograms for hazard classification

New Safety Data Sheet (SDS) sections

Documenting Training It is up to departments & supervisors to

ensure that this training is documented with employees prior to working with hazardous chemicals.

Upon completing a review of this module, use the provided UH Site Specific HazCom checklist to cover site specific information with employees.

Keep all training documentations on file for review

What is Hazard Communication? Hazard Communication or “HazCom” is

an OSHA required training program that covers hazardous chemicals used in your workplace.

Used to be called the worker’s “Right to Know” but with updates is now referred to as the “Right to Understand.”

UH HazCom Program The University HazCom program ◦ Outlines the safe handling and use of

hazardous chemicals to minimize potential exposure ◦ Ensures compliance with Hawaii

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (HIOSH) regulations ◦ Has been updated (2013) to reflect OSHA

required changes (Labeling, GHS and SDS) ◦ Can be adopted by individual

departments

HAZCOM Standard

• The UH’s HazCom program falls under the regulatory oversight of the Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health (HIOSH) Title 12, Subtitle 8, Chapter 203

• Incorporates Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.1200

Note: Regulations are online at:

Who is Covered?

Employees who work with hazardous chemicals in non-laboratory areas. Examples include: ◦ Maintenance workers ◦ Groundskeepers ◦ Shop employees ◦ Animal trainers (tank cleaning, etc)

Note: Lab researchers/workers who work with

chemicals in a research/instructional setting are covered under the OSHA Lab Standard (1910.1450) and the UHCC Chemical Hygiene Plan instead of HazCom and should receive Lab Safety Training, accordingly

Program Administration Each department must have a HAZCOM

program! The FEHO assists departments with

implementation and updating FEHO inspects for HAZCOM compliance

Program Overview The HazCom Plan consists of 4

elements: ◦ Training of employees ◦ Having an inventory of Hazardous

Chemicals ◦ Providing warning Labels ◦ Providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

The UHCC HazCom plan should be easily

accessible in your work area or upon request

How Hazard Communication Works

Training

Training – Routine Tasks ◦ HazCom training is required upon

assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present. ◦ Annual refresher training is not

required unless chemicals with new types of hazards are introduced to the workplace. ◦ Each facility must keep training records

on hand.

Training: Non-Routine Tasks Supervisor must also inform employees of

hazards prior to start of task, including: ◦ Chemical and physical hazards ◦ Precautions ◦ Control measures and PPE required ◦ Emergency procedures

Includes spills, post emergency cleanup/repair, etc.

Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemical Inventory

◦ Departments are responsible for maintaining an inventory of all hazardous chemicals used in the area ◦ Kept in an accessible location ◦ Inventory must be updated

annually

Chemical Inventory ◦ All hazardous chemicals must be

on the inventory ◦ “Hazardous” is defined by OSHA

as anything that is a: Physical and/or Health Hazard,

including: Flammables Toxics Reactives Corrosives

Chemical Inventory (cont) Question: What about Windex or other light cleaning products used occasionally in an office setting? Answer: Does not need to be on the inventory! However, if Windex is used every day as part of your job, then it does need to be on the inventory

Chemical Inventory & Storage It is important to

make sure chemical containers are in good condition at all times.

When conducting inventories, look for: ◦ Degraded Containers ◦ Missing Labels ◦ Spills ◦ Proper Storage

Chemical Storage Families Chemicals must be physically segregated by

“family” Use separate cabinets, trays or areas to keep: ◦ Flammables separate from oxidizers ◦ Acids separate from bases ◦ Mineral acids apart from organic acids

Check the SDS, call FEHO or Google, if in doubt!

Example of “Incompatible”

Warning Labels

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

• Before discussing labels in full, we must review the new warning symbols!

• GHS is a newly standardized system of providing warning information to users

• Employs pictograms and new standardized words on labels

• Use the following OSHA GHS pictogram link to assist with recognizing hazards on containers shipped in the next few years: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Pictogram.html

HEALTH HAZARD

FLAME

EXCLAMATION MARK

GAS CYLINDER

CORROSION

EXPLODING BOMB

FLAME OVER

CIRCLE

ENVIRONMENT

SKULL &

CROSSBONES

GHS Pictograms and Hazards

Flame over Circle

Oxidizers

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Flame

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

25

Exploding Bomb

Explosives Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides

26

Skull and Crossbones

Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

27

Corrosion

Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals

28

Gas Cylinder

Gases Under Pressure

29

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

30

Environment

Aquatic Toxicity ◦ (Non-Mandatory)

31

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (skin and eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract

Irritant Hazardous to Ozone

Layer (Non-Mandatory)

32

HazCom: Label with GHS

A NEW pictogram system on labels and SDS using the 9 GHS symbols (see handout)

You may still see NFPA diamonds on some products, but this will change!

NFPA Diamond

Health (blue) Fire (red) Instability (yellow) Specific Hazard (white) ◦ These diamonds are on

MANY chemical containers and give general guidance for storage and handling

Label Requirements (GHS) – Shipped Containers

• Part of the new HazCom Standard requires that labels have: • Product identifier • Signal word • Hazard statement(s) • Pictogram(s) • Precautionary statement(s) • Name, address, and phone number of the

responsible party • Do your best to leave these labels on!

GHS Label Example

Signal Word: Warning vs Danger A single word

indicating relative hazard severity ◦ “Danger” for more

severe hazards, ◦ “Warning” for less

severe hazards

Secondary Container Labels

•The labels on secondary containers must include

•Identity of the hazardous substance(s) •Appropriate hazard warnings

•Transfer hazard warning info from original container label •Don’t re-purpose bottles without changing labels!

Safety Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets Along with GHS, Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

are new! Manufacturer required to provide ◦ Upon purchase ◦ Upon request

Replaces old Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ◦ Request SDS from manufacturers

Sample SDS for Sigma-Aldrich Acetone: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/MSDS/MSDS/PleaseWaitMSDSPage.do?language=&country=US&brand=SIAL&productNumber=320110&PageToGoToURL=http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sial/320110?lang=en&region=US

Safety Data Sheets Sections

1. Identification 2. Hazards 3. Info on ingredients 4. First aid measures 5. Fire fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage

SDS's are prepared by the manufacturer and have 16 sections (see handout):

Safety Data Sheets Sections (continued)

8. Exposure controls 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological info. 12. Ecological considerations* 13. Disposal considerations* 14. Transport info.* 15. Regulatory info.* 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last

revision* * Sections 12-15 may be included in the SDs but are not required

by OSHA

Accessibility of Safety Data Sheets

◦ Departments are responsible for maintaining copies of SDS's Kept in accessible location for ALL

employees ◦ Electronic copies are acceptable ◦ Employees are encouraged to refer to

the SDS's and have a right to them!!

Physical and Health Hazards of Chemicals

Chemicals are all around us every day!

Chemicals At Work

In many cases, the chemicals you may deal with at work are no more dangerous than those you use at home But in the workplace exposure may be greater, concentrations higher, exposure time longer: potential danger could be greater on the job

Chemicals at Work

How Chemicals Enter the Body Inhalation - nearly all materials that are airborne can be inhaled

Skin Absorption - skin contact with a substance can result in a possible reaction

Ingestion - most workers do not deliberately swallow materials they handle

Injection – normally associated with bloodborne pathogens

Ocular - absorbed through the eyes

Health Hazards - Examples

Carcinogen ◦ Use requires exhaust ventilation and personal

protection equipment ◦ Examples: Asbestos, Benzene, Methylene

chloride, Chloroform, Formaldehyde

Lymphoma patient

Exposure to Benzene increases risk for blood cancers such as Leukemia and Lymphoma

Health Hazards - Examples

Irritant ◦ Skin or eye contact causes inflammation ◦ Many chemicals fall into this category ◦ Minimize exposure through use of gloves, eye

protection and good housekeeping Sensitizer ◦ Causes an allergic reaction ◦ Examples: Latex and some solvents

Target Organs Some chemicals work to damage

organs & systems: ◦ Liver ◦ Kidney ◦ Nervous System ◦ Reproductive ◦ Lung

Physical Hazards of Chemicals

Combustible Liquid ◦ Capable of burning ◦ Oils

Flammable Liquid ◦ Readily Ignite at room

temperature ◦ Organic Solvents,

fuels, alcohols, thinners

Physical Hazards - Examples

Corrosive ◦ Cause burns with eye or skin contact ◦ Acids: Hydrochloric, Nitric, Muriatic ◦ Bases: Hydroxides ◦ Some cleaning agents are corrosive!

Always have access to eyewash/shower if working

with strong corrosives

Detecting Hazardous Chemicals

Important to recognize the release of chemicals! Continuous monitoring devices Air monitoring conducted by the UH

Industrial Hygienist Visual appearance (spill) or odor of

hazardous chemicals when being released

Remember – don’t always trust your nose!

If an Exposure Occurs Wash affected area Get to fresh air Get SDS Contact supervisor & report immediately Get medical treatment Call campus security and FEHO Do not put yourself in harm’s way to help!

Chemical Spill Identification and Response

Is This a Minor Spill? 4 Qualifications: What…, No Injuries, Not

accessing the environment, Do I know how to deal with it! ◦ Notify others & the supervisor ◦ Don PPE & get kit ◦ Surround the spill with pads or absorbent,

neutralize (if corrosive), ◦ Place clean up items in a bag & contact

FEHO

Is This a Minor Spill? All other chemical spills are considered

major! ◦ Call for help ◦ Evacuate the area

Workplace Controls (How we Prevent Exposure)

Workplace Controls

It is important to understand that there are ways to reduce the risk related to working with chemicals via controls: ◦ Engineering controls ◦ Administrative Controls ◦ Personal protective equipment

Engineering controls

Ventilation is the preferred method for reducing exposures of the hazard cannot be eliminated

Slot Hood Snorkel Hood Spray Booth

Administrative Controls Chemical Substitution ◦ Utilize less hazardous or non-hazardous alternatives

Provide Training ◦ Asbestos Awareness ◦ Confined Space ◦ Hazardous Waste ◦ Chemical Spill Response ◦ Respiratory Protection ◦ Substance Specific: Benzene, Formaldehyde, Lead, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves ◦ Verify glove type is adequate for type of chemical you’re using ◦ Example: Methylene chloride (paint stripper) has a

breakthrough of most gloves in 3 - 20 minutes Eye Protection ◦ Use goggles when handling chemicals ◦ Safety glasses do not protect against splashes

Respirators ◦ Specialized training is required. Contact UH EHSO

HazCom Review

The HAZCOM Plan consists of 4 elements:

Training Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals Warning Labels Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) The UHCC HAZCOM is part of your

day to day work. Learn it and share it!

For More Information:

UHCC Hazcom Policy: Call FEHO OSHA HazCom: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ Updated 11/5/13 by UH EHSO