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Niagara Falls City School District

Right To Know

Prepared by Kevin CzajaOrleans Niagara BOCESkczaja@onboces.orgHazard Communication StandardOSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure your safety when working with hazardous chemicals.

Hazard Communication involves the communication of hazards about chemicals to employees, also know as the Right To Know.

Hazard Communication ProgramEach school building has a written HazCom Program. This program is located in the Main Office of each building.

Employers will:Provide training on hazardous materialsDiscuss labels Provide MSDS

Use Chemicals SafelyKnow the chemicals you are working withKnow the hazards and how to protect yourselfStore them properlyUse correct personal protective equipment - PPE

Physical Hazards InExplosiveCompressed GasesFlammableCombustible Liquid

Chemicals May Be:UnstableOxidizerOrganic PeroxideWater-reactive

Health HazardsChemicals can: Cause cancer Be Poisonous / Toxic Damage skin, internal organs, or nervous system Be corrosive acids, alkalines Cause allergic reactions after repeated exposure

Chemicals MayEnter The Body ThroughInhalationAbsorptionIngestion

Chemicals Affect the BodyChemicals that enter the body can affect your lungs, kidneys, and/or liver

The effects can be acute or chronic

Read The LabelAvoid mixing of chemicals unless directedChemicals may react dangerously when mixed with other chemicals

LabelsAll containers must be labeled

You should never have any unlabeled containers in your workplace!

Secondary ContainersMust be appropriate for the chemicalBe thoroughly rinsed as residue may cause a chemical reactionNever use food or beverage containers

Labeling of Secondary ContainersRemove old labelNew Label:Product nameManufacturer's nameHazardsPPE

Material SafetyData SheetThe MSDS is the primary source of information about hazardous chemicals used in your worksiteYour employer must have an MSDS for every hazardous substance you use as part of your jobThe MSDS must be readily available in your workplace

Purpose of MSDSCommunicate the hazards of the product to employeesPotential health effectsPhysical and chemical characteristics Protective measures

MSDSCompany InformationHazardous IngredientsRevision DateFire and Explosion DataHealth Hazard DataReactivity DataSpill & Leak ProceduresSpecial Protection InformationSpecial Precautions

MSDS Chemical Inventory ListChemical inventories are updated annually

MSDS and chemical inventory lists are kept in area where chemicals are found. Master copies are kept in the office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance

Chemical StorageKeep chemicals in a secured location Separate based on compatibilityStore flammable/acidic material in approved flammable/acid storage cabinets

Chemical ExposureTreat immediatelyEyes: Flush with water for 15 minutesSkin: Wash with soap and waterInhalation: Move to fresh airSwallowing: Get emergency medical assistance

Bloodborne PathogenTrainingThe Bloodborne Pathogen StandardRequired by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030

Schools are required to develop and implement an Exposure Control Plan to:protect employees who are at risk for acquiring bloodborne diseases protect those employees whose activities may involve contact with infectious body fluidsWhat is a Bloodborne Pathogen?Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans

Common Bloodborne Pathogen DiseasesHepatitis BHepatitis CHIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS

HIV depletes the immune system

HIV does not survive well outside the body

No threat on contracting HIV through casual contact

23HIV HelpHIV is Spread ThroughBlood to blood exposure

Transfusion of infected blood

Sharing of needles

Unprotected sexual intercourse

Born of infected mother

Hepatitis C (HCV)Hepatitis C is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States

Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting

May lead to chronic liver disease and death

Hepatitis B (HBV)Over 1 million people are infectedSymptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting

Vaccination availableMay lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and deathHBV can survive for at least one week in dried bloodSymptoms can occur 1 - 9 months after exposure

Hepatitis B VaccinationYour school will offer the Hepatitis B Vaccination to the At Risk Personnel listed in the Exposure Control Plan

Consent/Refusal Form for vaccination must be completed by At Risk Personnel

Vaccine is provided at no cost to employees

Potentially Infectious Bodily FluidsSkin tissue, cell culturesAny other bodily fluid

BloodSalivaVomitUrineSemen or vaginal secretions

Transmission PotentialContact with another persons blood or bodily fluid that may contain blood

Mucous membranes: eyes, mouth, nose

Non-intact skin

Contaminated sharps/needles

Your Exposure PotentialAdministering first aid

Post-accident cleanup

Janitorial or maintenance work

Handling of any waste products

Universal PrecautionsUse of proper PPE

Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are contaminated

Proper cleanup and decontamination

Disposal of all contaminated material in the proper manner

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Anything that is used to protect a person from exposure

Latex or Nitrile gloves, goggles, CPR mouth barriers, aprons, respirators

PPE Rules to RememberAlways check PPE for defects or tears before using

If PPE becomes torn or defective remove and get new

Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated area

Do not reuse disposable equipment

Regulated Medical WasteMust BePlace in BioHazard ContainersLiquid or semi-liquid blood or Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM)Contaminated items that could release bloodContaminated sharps in sharps container

DecontaminationDo an initial wipe up

Use disinfectant as per manufacturers directions

Dispose of all blood / body fluid waste / towels in biohazard red containers

PPE should also be removed and disposed of in biohazard red containers

Hand WashingWash hands immediately after removing PPE

Use an antibacterial soap

A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible

Exposure Incident ResponseContact with skin: wash exposed areas with antibacterial soap and running water

Contact with eyes or mucous membranes: flush affected area with running water for at least 15 minutes

Contact with clothing: remove contaminated clothing, wash underlying skin

Exposure Incident ResponseReport all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids immediately to your supervisor and/or nurse

A Post-Exposure medical evaluation will be offered to any employee involved in an exposure incident

Post-Exposure EvaluationA Consent/Declination Form for Post-Exposure Incident Medical Evaluation must be completed after all exposure incidents

If Consent Form is signed, the employer will make arrangements for that employee to seek medical evaluationRecordkeepingMedical records include:Hepatitis B vaccination statusPost-exposure evaluation and follow-up resultsTraining records include:Training datesContents of the trainingSignature of trainer and trainee

Location of the Exposure Control PlanNurses office of each building

Districts Nurse Practitioners Office

Office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance

QuestionsBuilding NurseNurse Practitioner orKevin Czaja - Safety Risk Specialist reachable through the office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance

Please feel free to ask any questions about the material covered by contacting your:Prepared by Kevin CzajaOrleans Niagara BOCESkczaja@onboces.org