Hazard

Communication
GENERAL

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 Introduction
The purpose of this
training is to familiarize
you with the Occupational
Health and Safety
Administration’s Hazard
Communication standard
29 CFR 1910.1200
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 Overview
• What is Hazard Communication?
• What are the program requirements?
• Training requirements
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Labeling
• What are the hazards?
• Health & Physical
• Routes of exposure/entry
• Protective measures
• Inventory requirements
• What now?

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 What is Hazard
Communication?
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29
CFR 1910.1200 – “Right to Know” went into
effect in November 1985

• The purpose of Hazcom is to communicate

hazards associated with the workplace to
employees

• You, as an employee, have a Right to Know

about the hazards in your work area and
the potential effects of these hazards upon
your health and safety

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Key Elements of the Hazard
Communication Standard
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is composed of five
key elements. These five key elements are:

• Written Program - A written program must be developed

which ties all of the below elements together

• Material Safety Data Sheets - A detailed description of each

hazardous material listed in the Materials Inventory
• Labeling - Containers of hazardous materials must have labels
which identify the material and warn of its potential hazard to
employees
• Training - All employees must be trained to identify and work
safely with hazardous materials

• Materials Inventory and Hazard Assessment - A list of the

hazardous materials and other physical hazards present in
your work area

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 Hazard Communication
Program

Written program must include:

• Employee training information

• Information regarding non-routine
hazards
• Methods of informing
employers of other
workers (contractors)
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 Hazard Communication
Program
Marquette’s written Hazard
Communication Program is
accessible at:
• http://www.mu.edu/riskunit
• Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Zilber Hall, Suite 212

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 The First Step
• Hazardous materials (chemical products) and
physical hazards (radiation, lasers, vibration, etc.)
are everywhere. It has been estimated that over a
half million chemical products are used by business
and industry every year. Some of these hazards pose
little danger to you, while others are deadly

• Modern manufacturing would not be possible without

chemicals and processes. However, like machinery or
electrical equipment, you must know how to use
chemicals safely

• The first step in using chemicals and processes

safely is to recognize those materials and processes
that may be hazardous to your health or physical
safety

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 What is a “hazardous
chemical”?
• A hazardous chemical is
any chemical that can do
harm to your body.

• Most industrial
chemicals can harm you
at some level.

• It depends how much

gets into your body.
Chemicals Are Everywhere
Examples:
• Cleaning
solvents

• Lubricants

• Fuels

• Pressurized
containers
Training Requirements

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 Training
• Employee training is an integral part of the hazard
communication program

• Hazard Communication – General overview training

• This PowerPoint presentation serves as a general overview
training of the MU Hazard Communication program

• Hazard Communication – Site specific training

• In addition to the general overview training you will receive
site specific training from your supervisor. This training will
include specific hazards in your work area, and methods to
reduce hazards (engineering controls, administrative controls,
product substitution, and personal protective equipment)

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Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS)

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 MSDS
• Reference that
identifies chemical
characteristics and
hazards
• Must have one for
each hazardous
chemical used in the
work area
• MSDS can be accessed
through MU’s
chemical inventory
system CisPro
• Must be accessible to
all employees
whenever they are in
their work area

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Material Safety Data Sheets http
://cispro.mu.edu/
Material Safety Data Sheet
 MSDS Information
The MSDS contains information specific to the chemical it
references. Information includes:

• Section 1: Identification of chemical

• Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
• Section 3: Physical Data
• Section 4: Fire & Explosion Data
• Section 5: Health Hazards
• Section 6: Reactivity
• Section 7: Personal Protective Equipment
• Section 8: Spills & Leak Procedures
• Section 9: Handling & Storage

Note: The section identification (1-9) will always be the same,

the only difference will be the information contained
within each section will be specific for the chemical the
MSDS is referencing
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MSDSs – what information do they
have?
Names of hazardous chemicals in a Acetone
product,

Physical and chemical properties of Flammable &

the product, highly volatile

Physical hazards of working with Burns

the product,

Health hazards of working with the Headaches, eye

product (including signs and irritation
symptoms of overexposures),
 Material safety data sheets
(continued)
• The main way the chemical Inhalation
enters the body,
• The legal limit allowed in the 750 ppm
air
• If the chemical is a No
carcinogen
• Precautions for safe use of Use with adequate
ventilation, keep away
the hazardous chemical, from open flame
 Material safety data sheets
(continued)
• Exposure control methods, Wear respirator,
including personal protective rubber gloves
equipment,
Eyes: flush with water
• Emergency and first aid for 15 minutes
procedures,

• The date the MSDS was prepared 1996

or revised,

John Doe 1234

Maple St.
• Name, address and phone number
Anywhere, USA
of the person responsible for the
information in the MSDS.
 How to find MSDS
• Go online http://cispro.mu.edu/ to
access the MSDS for chemicals in your
work area

• Take time to read the MSDS which

describe the hazardous materials present
in your work area

• Remember, knowing where MSDS are

located and how to use them is your
responsibility; it is part of your job

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Labeling

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 What must be labeled?
• The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
requires that ALL hazardous materials be
labeled.

Exception:
• Hazardous chemicals in portable containers
which are for the immediate use of the
employee who performs the transfer is the
exception to this rule

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Basic Label Information
OSHA requires that the following information be
included on ALL labels:

1. Identity of Hazardous Chemical(s)

2. Appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively,

words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof,
which provide at least general information
regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and
which, in conjunction with the other information
immediately available to employees under the
Hazcom program, will provide employees with
the specific information regarding the health and
physical hazards of the hazardous chemical

3. Name and address of the chemical manufacture,

importer, or other responsible party
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 What is on the product label?

• The manufacturer,

• The name of the

product,

• a hazard warning,
 Labels
• Labels warn of potential
dangers
• Labels are
not intended
to be the sole
source of
information
• Labels serve as an immediate
warning

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Container Labels
• Check labels prior to
use for:
• Identity of chemical
• Name and address of
manufacturer
• Appropriate hazard
warnings
• All containers must be
labeled
• Regard unlabeled
containers as
dangerous
• Do not remove labels
 Key Words
• As you read labels, you will see key words which signal you
that you should take extra care when handling a particular
hazardous material. These key words include:

• CAUTION MODERATE RISK WARNING

• DANGER SERIOUS RISK MAJOR RISK

For example, the key word "DANGER" means:

• Immediate harm, long term effects, or death may occur

• Chemicals may be toxic, corrosive, or flammable

• Protective equipment and/or clothing may be required

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 Labeling Requirements
• Ensure labels
do not come off,
become smudged
or unreadable

• For hard-to-label
containers, use:
• signs or placards
• process sheets

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 MU’s Approved Labeling
System
MU USES A LABELING COMBINATION OF:

• Primary Labeling
 Maintaining labels provided by the manufactures;
suppliers
• Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Global Mark labeling system, Wehr Life Sciences

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Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 Color coded,
numerical rating
system
 Will be located
near main
entrances, fire
alarm panels, or on
outside entrance
doors
 Provide at-a-glance
hazard information
Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 Blue = Health
 Red =
Flammability
 Yellow =
Instability
 White = Special
hazard
information
Labeling and Marking Systems
NFPA Diamonds
 4= Deadly
Hazard
 3= Severe
Hazard
 2= Moderate
Hazard
 1= Slight Hazard
 0= No Hazard
NFPA: Specific Hazards
Hazard Abbreviation
Oxidizer OX
Acid ACID
Alkali ALK
Use No Water W
Radioactive
Labeling and Marking Systems

You should never have

any unattended,
unlabeled containers in
your workplace!
Health Hazards

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 Health Hazards
Health hazards include–
• Sensitizers
• Toxic Substances
• Corrosives
• Irritants
• Carcinogens

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Health Effects you may face
Acute Chronic
• Short-term effects • Long-term effects
• Symptoms appear • Symptoms appear
just after exposure
long after
• High concentration exposure
• Corrosives, irritants • Low concentration
• Rashes, burns,
• Neurotoxins,
respiratory
carcinogens
irritation, poisoning
• Cancer, lung or
liver damage,
allergies

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Health Hazards
Health hazards cause
health effects upon exposure
• Ask your supervisor about health
hazards for the chemicals in your work
area
• Health hazard information is also
found on the MSDS for each chemical
(Section 5)
• You should know where to find the
MSDS file in the areas you work

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Health Hazards
• Routes of exposure:
• Absorption – skin & eyes
• Ingestion – direct & indirect
• Inhalation
• Injection

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Physical Hazards

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 Physical Hazards
• Physical hazards are those hazards
which threaten your physical
safety

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Physical hazards include
any chemical that is a:
• Combustible • Oxidizer
liquid • Unstable
• Compressed gas (reactive)
• Explosive
• Flammable
• Organic
peroxide

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Protective Measures

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 Protective Measures
• Engineering controls
• Well designed work areas minimize exposure to materials
which are hazardous. Examples of engineering controls would
include exhaust systems and wetting systems to control dust

• Work practices
• Safe work practices will insure that chemicals are used
correctly and safely

• Product Substitution
• Because many chemicals do similar jobs, it is important to
select chemicals that do a good job, while being less toxic

• Personal protective equipment

• Respirators, eye protection, gloves, aprons, and other
protective equipment and clothing are designed to protect
you while you work - USE THEM!

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General Work Practices
• Use hazardous chemicals only as directed
• Prior to using hazardous chemicals
• Inspect equipment for damage prior to use
• Ensure adequate ventilation
• When using
• Don’t smoke, eat, drink or apply cosmetics
• Never smell, inhale or taste
• Keep off of hands, face, clothing and shoes
• After use
• Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and
water
Personal Protective
Equipment
Requirements found on
labels or MSDS
• Goggles, face shields,
glasses
• Gloves
• Respirators & dust
masks
• Head protection
• Foot protection
• Aprons or full body
suits
Chemical Inventory

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 Chemical Inventory
• Working with Facilities Services the
Department of Environmental Health &
Safety has prepare a current inventory
list of all known chemicals present in
your workplace
• Specific information on each noted
hazardous substance can be obtained by
reviewing the MSDS

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You can protect yourself from
hazardous chemicals by:
• Knowing what is in the
product your work with,
• Using the smallest
amount of a
chemical to do the
job,
• Maintaining machinery and
equipment to prevent leaks or
releases,
Protect yourself from
hazardous chemicals by:
• Using available ventilation to
reduce amounts of chemicals in
the air,
• Keeping lids, doors or
covers closed on chemical
processes,

• Wearing necessary
personal protective
equipment.
 In the case of a leak or spill,
protect yourself by:

• Informing your
supervisor of unusual
odors, spills, or releases,

• Leaving an area of a
large spill or chemical
release.
What Now?

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 What Now?
• Know the location and availability of
hazard communication program,
chemical and physical hazards and how
to access MSDS files

• Know what protective measures (PPE)

you will need when dealing with
hazards

• Speak with your supervisor about

chemical specific and site specific
Hazcom training

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What Now?
• Identify the hazards before you start a
job. If you aren’t familiar with a chemical,
read the MSDS:
• Respect all warnings and precautions,
don’t take chances
• When in doubt ask your supervisor
.
• Know in advance what could go wrong and
what to do about it
• Know how and where to get help
• Learn basic first aid measures
 What Now?

You have a right to know, but you

also have a responsibility to use
your knowledge and skills to
work safely the only person who
can keep you safe on the job is
YOU!

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 EH&S Hazcom Contact
Information

Dennis Daye CIH. CSP CHMM

Office: (414) 288-8411 Email: dennis.daye&mu.edu
Website: www.mu.edu/riskunit/eh&s

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