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The Hazard

Communication

Standard can be found in

the U.S. Code of Federal

Regulations

29CFR1910.1200.

The standard is available

online at

http://www.osha-

slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSH

A_Std_toc_1910_SUBP

ART_Z.html.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Written Plan

• Education & Training

• MSDS

• Labeling

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WRITTEN PLAN

• Site Specific

• Updated Annually

• Training

• MSDS review

• Labeling

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MSDS• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Informational Guidelines

• Product Specific

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SECTIONS• Product Identification

• Product Composition

• Physical & Chemical Characteristics

• Fire & Explosion Hazard Data

• Health Hazard Data

• Control Measures

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IDENTIFICATION

• Name of Product

• Synonym or Generic Name

• Manufacturer’s Name

• Emergency Telephone Number

• Poison Control Number

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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

• Toxic

• Carcinogenic

• Skin Sensitizing

• Flammable

• Reactive

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REACTIVITY

• Example:• Bleach + Ammonia

• Toxic Gas Vapors

• Nasty Odor

• Burning of throat & eyes

• “Mustard Gas”

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INHALATION

• PEL or TLV• Permissible Exposure Limit

• Threshold Limit Value

• Amount that you can safely inhale during8 hour work day without sufferingadverse effects

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INHALATION

• EXAMPLES:

• Isopropyl Alcohol 400 ppm

• Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm

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0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde. High level

disinfection in 12 minutes at 20°C.

Cidex® OPA

Advanced Sterilization Products

800-755-5900

7.5% hydrogen peroxide. High Level

Disinfection in 30 minutes at 20°C.

Sporox!

Sultan Chemists

(800)637-8582

7.35% hydrogen peroxide and 0.23%

peracetic acid. HLD in 15 minutes at

20°C.

Metrex Compliance!

High Level Disinfectant/Sterilant

Metrex Research Corporation

(800) 841-1428

CommentsDrop-in Liquid Chemical Alternatives to

Glutaraldehyde

Chemical Substitution

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SECONDARY CONTAINER• This is another vessel for the material that is

not manufacturer provided

• Cold Sterile Tray

• Ultrasonic Cleaner

• Generic Spray Bottle

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Secondary Container Labeled

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Hazardous Chemical Labeling

Whenever possible, it’s best to rely on the manufacturer’s product label.

If a product is transferred to a secondary container, that container must be

labeled with the product name or chemical name(s) and appropriate hazard

warnings.

Employees must know what the container holds and be able to reference the

label information to the appropriate MSDS. Labels must be in English, but

additional languages are acceptable.

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SECONDARY CONTAINER

• Do Not place anything into a

secondary container that can easily

be mistaken for something else!

• Clear Plastic Jugs

• Another Labeled Product

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SECONDARY CONTAINER

• Must be labeled

• Label must be readable

• Label must be in accordance with OSHA

guidelines

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LABELS

• Must Include the Following:

• Name of product

• NFPA warnings

» Health

» Flammability

» Reactivity

• Targeted Organs

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Sample Labels

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FLAMMABILITY

• Flash Point

• The temperature at which if there is enough of

the vapor present and an ignition source; the gas

can be ignited

• If a material has a flash point it is

flammable

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FLAMMABILITY

• Examples:• Rubbing Alcohol 54ºF

• Acetone OºF

• At these temperatures or above we can ignitethese vapors

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FLAMMABILITY

• Fire Extinguisher

• Type

• Location

• Label

• Testing

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• Mounted on the wall

• Identification Label

• Inspected

• Annually by outside source

• Monthly by employee

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ABC

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• Usage

• P A S S• Pull the Pin

• Aim

• Squeeze the trigger

• Spray in a sweepingmotion at the base of fire

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EVACUATION• Must have a plan

• Identify Exits

• Meeting Location

• Away from the structure

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HEALTH HAZARDS

• Routes of Entry

–Skin

–Eyes

–Inhalation

–Ingestion

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ENTRY

• Skin

• Wash the affected area thoroughly

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ENTRY

• Inhalation

• Remove the “victim” from the

affected area

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ENTRY

• Ingestion

• Do NOT induce vomiting

• Seek medical help

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ENTRY• Eyes

• Rinse with copious amounts of

water

• Use the eyewash station

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EYEWASH STATION

• Location

• Identification

• Training & Usage

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EYEWASH STATION

• Location

–Within 10 seconds walking

distance

–Able to be activated within 1

second

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EYEWASH STATION

• Identification

–Eyewash Station Label

–Nozzles must be covered

• Preserve cleanliness

• Eliminate accidental use

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Manufacturer’s Label

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EYEWASH STATION

• Usage

–Turn on water with right hand

–Pull button to activate

–Hold eyelids open

–Rinse eyes for 15 minutes

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Glutaraldehyde

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE:

EYES: Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least15 minutes. DO NOT remove contact lenses during the washingprocedure. Obtain immediate medical attention, preferably from anophthalmologist.

SKIN: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes and flush skinwith soap and water; continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Ifirritation persists, obtain medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.Discard contaminated leather articles such as shoes or belts.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if notbreathing. If breathing is difficult, qualified personnel may give oxygen.If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN ORYOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST RECENTINFORMATION.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosa damage from oral exposuremay contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

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CHEMICAL SPILLS• Chemical Spill Kit

–Absorbent Material

–Dustpan & Brush

–Gloves

–Glasses

–Red Bag

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Compressed Gas Storage

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