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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

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A TRAINING PRESENTATION OF THE

BRUNSWICK HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have learned the following:

1. The three kinds of hazards.

2. The meaning of the numbers in the three hazard rating charts.

3. The personal protection equipment codes.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have learned the following:

4. The contents of a Material Safety Data Sheet.

5. The difference between an acute hazard and a chronic hazard.

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References

An Employee's Guide to the HMIS – Hazardous Materials Identification System, National Paint and Coatings Association

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Course Materials

1. Hazardous Material Identification System Powerpoint Presentation

2. Sample Material Safety Data Sheet

3. Powerpoint Handout

4. Course Examination

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Hazardous Materials Identification System

The Hazardous Materials Identification System is used to show workers how to safely handle materials that they may work with.

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Three Kinds of Hazards

There are three kinds of material hazards that are defined in the Hazardous Materials Identification System. They are:

1. Health Hazards

2. Flammability Hazards

3. Reactivity Hazards

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Three Kinds of Hazards

This label is the key to the whole system. All containers with chemicals should have one of

these labels on it.

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Three Kinds of Hazards

Each of the colors stands for a specific kind of hazard. Each hazard on the label will have a number listed in it from 0-4. The white part of the label tells you what kind of protective equipment to wear when working with it.

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Three Kinds of Hazards

The blue section at the top of the label indicates the overall level of health hazard from contact with the material.

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Health Hazard Rating Chart

0 – Minimal Hazard. No significant risk to health.

1 – Slight Hazard. Irritation or minor reversible injury possible.

2 – Moderate Hazard. Temporary or minor injury may occur.

3 – Serious Hazard. Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given.

4 – Severe Hazard. Life threatening major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated exposures.

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Three Kinds of Hazards

The red section at the top of the label indicates the overall level of the flammability hazard of the material.

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Flammability Hazard Rating Chart

0 – Minimal Hazard. Materials which are normally stable and will not burn unless heated.

1 – Slight Hazard. Materials that must be preheated before ignition will occur. Flammable liquids in this category will have flash points at or above 200ºF.

2 – Moderate Hazard. Material which must be moderately heated before ignition will occur, including flammable liquids with flash points at or above 100ºF and below 200ºF.

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Flammability Hazard Rating Chart

3 – Serious Hazard. Materials capable of ignition under almost all normal temperature conditions, including flammable liquids with flash points below 73ºF and boiling points above 100ºF, as well as liquids with flash points between 73ºF and 100ºF.

4 – Severe Hazard. Very flammable gases or very volatile flammable liquids with flash points below 73ºF and boiling points below 100ºF.

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Three Kinds of Hazards

The yellow part of the label rates the reactivity of a material – or its likelihood to explode.

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Reactivity Hazard Rating Chart

1 – Minimal Hazard. Materials which are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and which will not react with water.

2 – Slight Hazard. Materials which are normally stable, but can become unstable at high temperatures and pressures. These materials may react with water, but will not release energy violently.

3 – Moderate Hazard. Materials which in themselves are normally unstable and will readily undergo violent chemical change, but will not detonate. These materials may react violently with water.

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Reactivity Hazard Rating Chart

3 – Serious Hazard. Materials which are capable of detonation or explosive reaction, but require a strong initiating source, or must be heated under confinement before initiation, or materials which react explosively with water.

4 – Severe Hazard. These materials are readily capable of detonation of explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures.

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Personal Protective Equipment

To know the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear when handling a particular chemical or product, look at the letter in the “Personal Protection” section of the label. The letter, which will be from A – K and X, will tell you what PPE, or combination of PPE, to wear.

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Personal Protective Equipment

You will be issued the card listed above that will help you determine what PPE corresponds with the appropriate letter.

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Personal Protective Equipment

The key for the Personal Protective Equipment Codes is:

A – Safety Glasses

B – Safety Glasses and Gloves

C – Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Synthetic Apron

D – Face Shied, Gloves, and Synthetic Apron

E – Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Dust Respirator

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Personal Protective Equipment

The key for the Personal Protective Equipment Codes is:

F – Safety Glasses, Gloves, Synthetic Apron, and Dust Respirator

G – Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Vapor Respirator

H – Splash Goggles, Gloves, Synthetic Apron, and Vapor Respirator

I – Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Dust/Vapor Respirator

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Personal Protective Equipment

The key for the Personal Protective Equipment Codes is:

J – Splash Goggles, Gloves, Synthetic Apron, and Dust/Vapor Respirator

K – Airline Hood or Mask, Gloves, Full Suit, and Boots

X – If a chemical or product is marked with this letter, consult with your supervisor for guidance before handling.

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Acute Hazard vs. Chronic Hazard

When exposure to a chemical or product causes an immediate health problem, this is known as an acute health hazard.

When repeated exposure to a chemical or product causes a health problem over time, this is known as a chronic health hazard.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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Material Safety Data Sheet

The Brunswick Hills Police Department is required to maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all of the different chemicals and products used at this facility. A book with the MSDS is located in the garage, along with a PPE poster. The MSDS will contain the following information about the chemical or product:

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Material Safety Data Sheet1. Product Identification and Manufacturer Information

2. Emergency Contact Information

3. Hazardous Ingredient Information

4. Physical Data

5. Flammability and Reactivity Information

6. Health Hazard and First Aid Information

7. Spill, Disposal and Environmental Info

8. Storage, Handling, and Special Info

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Course Conclusion

You may now download and take the examination for this course. After you complete

the exam, transfer your answers to the online answer sheet and submit your exam for

grading. You will be notified of the results.

Thanks you for taking this course. Please submit any comments or suggestions to the

training officer.