Hazard Communications Supervisor Training (Includes GHS Elements)
Jan 14, 2016
Hazard Communications Supervisor Training
(Includes GHS Elements)
Hazard Communication Training –Supervisor Training Goals
Understand OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Become familiar with product labels Know what an SDS is and where to find them
in your facility Learn when to use personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Exercise
What type of hazards exist in our everyday lives?”
Hazard Communication Standard
The Goal of the Standard: To reduce injuries To make you aware of any
hazardous chemicals To ensure understanding regardless
of education and language To keep YOU safe!
OSHA – 29 CFR 1910.1200
Created in 1983, updated in 2012 to Incorporate Global Harmonization System (GHS) Elements Called HCS 2012 Same Regulation Number The New Standard for OSHA Compliance
GHS Addition Goals To Eliminate the Variation in Chemical Classifications and Hazards To Provide Consistency on Phrases Used to Indicate the Severity of
Hazard Across Different Hazard Types To Offer Better Employee Protection
Information should be conveyed in more than one way for comprehensibility and understanding
Reduces Confusion Enhances Understanding of Hazards Helps Address Literacy and Language Concerns
OSHA’s Haz Com Facility Written Program
A Facility Must Have a Prepared Written Hazard Communications Program Describes How the Facility Will Implement the
HAZCOM Standard
The Written Program Must Be Available to Any Employee Upon Request
OSHA’s Haz Com Facility Written Program Continued Required Items to be Addressed in the Written Program:
Identification of Employee Responsible for Hazard Communications at the Facility
A List of A Hazardous Chemicals
By the Facility or By the Work Area(s)
Preparation and Distribution of Safety Data Sheets Within the Facility
How the Requirements for Labels Will be Met for Hazardous Chemicals
Used in the Workplace
Shipped to Other Workplaces
The Procedures to Review and Update Label Information
The Development and Implementation of Employee Training
An Established Procedure to Maintain Program Includes Evaluation of the Programs Effectiveness
OSHA’s Haz Com Standard
Identification of Employee Responsible for Hazard Communications at the Facility One Person Should be Responsible for Keeping the Facility in
Compliance with the Standard This Person Must Read and Understand the Provisions Within the
Standard This Person Must:
Keep a Written Program Up to Date Keep All Records Up to Date Make sure there is at least one Safety Data Sheet (SDS) book in one
location in the facility An SDS is a document which contains important information about a chemical
Make sure all containers are properly labeled Make sure training is provided for all new and established employees
before a new chemical is introduced
OSHA’s Haz Com Standard
A prepared inventory list needs to be established for every hazardous product in the facility If it is not hazardous, it is not covered in the standard
Make SDSs Available to Workers Workers must know where the SDSs are located Have an Established Procedure to:
Maintain the Program Evaluate the Program’s Effectiveness
OSHA’s Haz Com Requirements
Training Employee training
Prior to initial assignment to work with a hazardous chemical. Before Any Hazardous Product is Used in the Facility Whenever a hazard changes.
Training contents - What do the employees need to be trained on?
Product labels Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Potential product hazards
It is not sufficient to just read material to the workers or to simply hand them the materials and expect the item to be read.
Training is continuous and should be performed annually
Moving On…
Understand OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Become familiar with product labels Know what an SDS is and where to find them
in your facility Learn when to use personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Primary Product Labels
Must Include: Product Identifier Supplier Information Signal Word Hazard Pictogram Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement
May Include: Supplemental Information
Product Label Elements Example
Labels: Product Identifier and Supplier Information
Product Identifier: The Name of the Product Supplier Information:
Company Name Address Telephone Number
Labels: Product Identifier and Supplier Information
Product Identifier: The Name of the Product Supplier Information:
Company Name Address Telephone Number
Labels: Signal Word
Signal Word Quickly Communicates the Relative Severity of the Hazard Only 2 Signal Words Will Appear:
“DANGER” (more severe hazard) “WARNING” (less severe hazard)
Not all Labels Will Have a Signal Word Some chemicals are not hazardous enough to require that a
signal word appear on the label
Labels: Pictograms
There are 9 pictograms. Only 8 are regulated by OSHA Health Hazards Physical Hazards Environmental Hazards (Not regulated by OSHA)
Health Hazard Pictograms
!Skin corrosion/burns, eye damagecorrosive to metals
Acute toxicity,fatal or toxic
Carcinogen, mutagenicity,Reproductive toxicity, respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity, aspiration toxicity
Irritant, skin sensitizer,acute toxicity, narcoticeffects, respiratory tract irritant, hazard to ozone layer
Physical Hazards Pictograms
FlammablesSelf reactivesPyrophoricsSelf heatingEmits flammable gasOrganic peroxides
ExplosivesSelf reactivesOrganic peroxides
Corrosive to Metals
Gases under Pressure
Oxidizer
Labels: Hazard Statement
"Hazard statement" means a statement assigned to a hazard class that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the hazard category (degree of hazard).
There are specific hazard statements that must appear on the label based on the chemical hazard classification
Examples: Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation May cause cancer
Hazard Class
Hazard Class The nature of the physical or health hazards Examples: flammable solid, carcinogen, oral acute
toxicity
Hazard Category
Hazard Category Degree of Hazard
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 1 – Most Severe; 4 – Least Severe
Example: Hazard Class: Flammable liquids Hazard Categories
1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapor 3: Flammable liquid and vapor 4: Combustible liquid
Label: Precautionary Statements
"Precautionary statement" means a phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling.
Examples: Wear respiratory protection Wash with soap and water Store in a well ventilated place
Precautionary Statements Additional Information
Precautionary Statements are not necessarily a mandate for employees to follow.
The employer is to evaluate the precautionary statements to determine if these need to be followed by employees. This decision may be based on several factors:
How chemical used Where it is used (ventilation concerns) How much of the chemical is used (quantity) Air sampling or testing results (permissible exposure limits) How long the chemical is used (time) Other considerations
Precautionary Statement Employer Evaluation Example
A precautionary statement may state “Wear respiratory protection”
Employees may not be required to wear a respirator based on the employer’s evaluation of the factors previously listed (how, where, how much, time)
Label: Supplemental / Other Information (Discretionary) Other information that may be included on
the label: Physical state Color Hazards not otherwise classified Route of exposure Storage and disposal Hazard prevention and emergency response
instructions
Current Label Example
New Label Example - DRAFT
Labels: Product In Use in the Workplace
Workplace Labels Must Be Consistent with the HCS 2012
Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals
May Use Signal Word, Hazard Statement, Pictograms, Precautionary Statement from Original Product Label
May use written materials (e.g., signs, placards, etc.) in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers
Employer can use GHS compliant labels (same as shipping)
Workplace Labels
During there walk-through’s, Supervisors should check that labels are applied on all spray bottles or secondary containers.
Supervisors should: Check that labels are legible and prominently displayed. Help their employees understand the importance of keeping
product labels on their containers.
Next Topic Please…
Understand OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Become familiar with product labels Know what a Safety Data Sheet is and
where to find the SDS book in your facility Learn when to use personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Safety Data Sheets
A SDS is a document which contains important information about a product
The manufacturer is the one responsible for creating the SDS, not you!
Every facility must have a SDS for each chemical used Severe financial penalties are placed on facilities that do not keep
these current.
SDSs Must follow a specific 16 part format SDSs explain how to protect yourself from hazards SDSs must be kept up to date
Safety Data Sheets
Where in your facility, is the SDS book located? Make sure everyone in the facility knows
where the SDS are located. As long as employees can get the information when they need it, any approach may be used (paper or computer).
Ask your employees frequently where the SDS are located to test their knowledge.
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) Identification
3. Composition/Ingredient Information
4. First-aid Measures
5. Fire-fighting Measures
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information*
13. Disposal Consideration*
14. Transport Information*
15. Regulatory Information*
16. Other information including date of preparation of last revision
16 Part Format in a Specific Order
* Not Regulated by OSHA
SDS Format
1. Identification Product Identifier Manufacturer or Distributor Name, Address,
Phone Number Emergency Number Recommended Use Restrictions on Use
SDS Example
SDS Format
2. Hazard(s) Identification Class/Category
Identifies the nature of the physical or health hazard, the severity of the hazard
Signal Word DANGER or WARNING
HNOC Hazards Not Otherwise Classified An adverse physical or health effect identified through
evaluation of scientific evidence during the classification process that does not meet the specified criteria for the physical and health hazard classes above.
SDS Example
SDS Format
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical name, Common Name, CAS, Ingredient % or cut
off limits
4. First-aid Measures Necessary measures, symptoms/effects What to do if an accident occurs
5. Fire-Fighting Measures What to do if the product catches on fire or is in a fire Suitable and unsuitable actions Hazards from fire
SDS Example
SDS Format
6. Accidental Release Measures Precautions, PPE, Emergency Procedures What to do in case the product spills
7. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling and storage, including any
special handling or incompatibilities Where and what temperature to store the product
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection PEL, TLV, NTP, IARC, Engineering Controls, PPE What type of protective equipment to wear
SDS Example
SDS Format
9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance, odor threshold, pH, flash point, LEL/UEL,
vapor pressure/density What the product should normally look like
10. Stability and reactivity Possible hazardous reactions, incompatible materials Potential physical hazards
11. Toxicological information Routes of exposure, symptoms, acute/chronic
SDS Example
SDS Format
12. Ecological InformationWhat can happen if the product is exposed to the environment
13. Disposal ConsiderationHow to properly get rid of any excess product
SDS Example
SDS Format
14. Transport InformationExplains how to properly ship the product
Transport Information Continued
SDS Format
15. Regulatory Information
16. Other InformationDate of preparation/last revision
Next Topic Please…
Understand OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Become familiar with product labels Know what a Safety Data Sheet is and where
to find the SDS book in your facility Learn when to use personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment
It is important you are aware of the way chemicals can get into a persons system.
It is even more important you are aware of the ways in which this can be prevented.
As the supervisor, you should: Monitor the use of protective equipment Make sure the employees know the equipment
is available to them.
Personal Protective Equipment
How Can a Chemical Enter Your Body? Through your skin
Cleaning a hard surface with your hands Through your eyes
Pouring and splashing chemical Through your mouth
Touching your mouth with dirty hands Through inhalation
Spraying a cleaner in a small area
Personal Protective Equipment
What PPE can you use to protect yourself? Skin Wear gloves Eyes Wear safety glasses Mouth Wash your hands frequently Inhalation Avoid using a product in small
areas or wear a mask The SDS Will Identify the PPE to Use
Additional Safety Information
Remember–One of the Goals of the Program is to Reduce Injuries!
It is the Employee’s Right to Know What Products May Contain Hazards
Employee’s Need to Know Where the SDS Book is Located
It is the Empolyee’s Responsibility to Wear the PPE
Additional Safety Information
Here’s How You Can Help Be Safe Never mix chemicals Make sure your gloves fit properly and do not
have any holes or tears Make sure your safety glasses fit properly Wash your hands frequently, especially after
using chemicals Report any warning symptoms Report any unusual odors or missing labels
Did We Achieve Our Goals?
Do you understand OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard?
Are you familiar with product labels? Do you know what a SDS is and where to find
the SDS book in your facility? Did you learn when to use personal protective
equipment (PPE)?
Any Questions?
Thank you for your time!