ACPL Safety TrainingHazard Communication

February 2014

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Name the federal law that protects people from hazards in the

workplace• Identify two places to find information about hazardous

chemicals• Tell the difference between a physical hazard and health

hazard• Name two types of health hazards• Locate four most important pieces of information on a

hazardous chemical label• Locate a list of all hazardous materials used at ACPL• Locate written sheets describing hazardous materials

Hazard Communication Defined

Employer’s responsibility

Right to Know

Learning about Hazard Communication

Why is this important?

Work functions?

Hazards?

Chemicals?

Hazard Communication Standard

Hazard Communication Procedure

Click on the document to see the Hazard Communication Procedure on Insite

Hazardous Materials in Libraries

Hazardous materials or hazardous job duties are very minimal in a library setting, but they do exist!

Physical Hazards

Health Hazards

Hazardous Chemicals

• Physical hazard

• Health hazard• Acute• Chronic

Hazardous Chemicals

• Look on the container of the substance.

• If a chemical is hazardous, the label will tell you so.

Hazardous Chemical Labels

Types of Hazardous Materials

• Low toxicity, if possible

• Cleaning solvents, craft glue, toner

• Chemical listed updated• Posted on Insite

What are some chemicals which you encounter at work?

Look at the warning label on the container. Should you take any precautionary measures when using it?

Think of one way you will change the way you handle this chemical.

USE IT OR LOSE IT

The MSDS

• MSDS

• Manufacturer required to provide MSDS

What information is on an MSDS?

MSDS at ACPL Main Library

Security Center (x3333)

Branches & DiSalle

Housekeeping Closet

Search online for the MSDS for your favorite household cleaner. Where did you look?

Find the MSDS binder for your branch. Is it easy to locate? If not, could it be relocated in the housekeeping closet to make it more accessible?

USE IT OR LOSE IT

QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.

For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz.