academt slides 3-2013

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Chemical Management Update
Hazard Communication
and Chemical Hygiene
Academy for Lab Safety Excellence
Webinar on 3/13/2013

2. Objectives
• Identify the eight pictograms required by
OSHA and the GHS
• Describe the proper storage of chemicals
• Discuss the new SDS sections and their
use
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3. Polling Question
• Have you completed your OSHA Mandatory
Training on the new GHS chemical
labeling?
1. Yes
2. No
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4. Chemical Management
• Regulations by:
– OSHA
– CAP
– EPA/DEQ

5. OSHA
• 29 CFR 1910.1200 – Haz-Com-1987
• Revised in 2012 to include the globally
harmonizing system (GHS) –
worldwide uniform classification of
chemicals
• 29 CFR 1910.1450 – Chemical Hygiene
Standard - 1990
• Supersedes Hazard Communication of
1987 – for laboratories only

6. CAP
• Written Chemical Hygiene Plan
– Updated Annually
– SOPs
• Environmental Monitoring
• Employee Education
• Engineering Controls
• Work Practice Controls
• PPE

7. CAP
• Chemical Inventory
– Carcinogen List
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
– for each hazardous chemical
• Proper labeling of chemicals
– Transfer Containers
• Medical Exam for Overexposure
• Documentation

8. Engineering Controls
• Removes the hazard from the
workplace
– Example: Hoods with proper
ventilation

9. Work Practice Controls
• Provides a procedure to protect the
employee from the hazard
– Example: When pouring
chemicals, work under a hood and
use goggles, a cover gown and
gloves

10. Chemical Storage
• Do NOT store alphabetically by
name
• Incompatibility Chart

11. Chemical Storage
Chemicals should be stored as follows:
1. Inorganic acids
2. Organic acids
3. Oxidizing acids
4. Inorganic bases
5. Flammable and combustible liquids
6. Gases
7. Organic peroxides
8. Oxidizers
9. Reactives (eg: water or exploding materials)
10.Toxic and environmentally hazardous
chemicals

12. Chemical Inventory
• Performed Annually
– Electronic Form
• Exempt Chemicals
– In kit form
– Less than 1% of a hazardous chemical

13. Chemical Waste
• Pouring chemicals down the drain or
evaporating in a fume hood is not always
a good idea (even when the provider
recommends this action).
– Always check local regulations and sewage
treatment plant for capacity before disposing
of anything down the drain.
– If your waste water is not treated, check with
EPA.
• Removal by outside firm
• Neutralizing
• Recycling

14. Polling Question
• Do you keep paper copies of MSDS or do
you use an electronic maintenance
system?
1. Paper
2. Electronic
3. Neither
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15. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Section 1. Identification
Section 2. Hazard(s) identification
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Section 4. First-Aid measures
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Section 7. Handling and storage
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Section 11. Toxicological information
Section 12. Ecological information
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Section 14. Transport information
Section 15. Regulatory information
Section 16. Other information, including date of
preparation or last revision

16. SDS
• Update Annually
– Store old ones for 30 years in
employee or student medical
record if injury or accident
– May need catalog number of
chemical to obtain
– online
– in binders

17. Health Hazard Pictogram
• The pictogram is
the upper torso with
a starburst center
• Identifies a health
hazard such as
carcinogens,
mutagens,
reproductive
toxicity and target
organ toxicity

18. Fire Pictogram
• The pictogram is a
flame and identifies
chemicals that can
ignite
• Includes flammables,
pyrophorics,
flammable gases, self-
heating, self-reactives
and organic peroxides
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19. Irritant Pictogram
• The pictogram is
an exclamation
mark and
identifies irritants
• Includes skin
sensitizers,
narcotic effects
and respiratory
tract irritants
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20. Gas Pictogram
• The pictogram
is a gas cylinder
• Represents
gases under
pressure
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21. Corrosive Pictogram
• The pictogram is
two test tubes
pouring chemicals
onto an object and
skin
• Represents
corrosive
chemicals
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22. Explosives Pictogram
• The pictogram is an
exploding bomb
• Represents
explosives of all
kinds such as self-
reactives and
organic peroxides
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23. Oxidizer Pictogram
• The pictogram is a
flame over a circle
• Represents
oxidizers
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24. Acute Toxicity Pictogram
• The pictogram is a
skull and
crossbones
• Represents acute
toxicity that is fatal
or toxic
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25. Environmental Hazard Pictogram
• Pictogram is for
environmental
hazards and is not
covered by OSHA
but may be
covered by other
agencies in the
future
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26. Chemical Labeling
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

27. Chemical Labeling
NFPA HMIS
•4 Extreme •4 Severe
•3 High •3 Serious
•2 Moderate •2 Moderate
•1 Slight •1 Slight
•0 Insignificant •0 Minimal

28. Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
• Limit Quantities
– Up to 1 Gal./100 Sq. Ft. of Lab Space
• No Ignition Sources in the Area
• Large quantities in storage cabinets
– Self closing doors
– Ventilated vs. Non-ventilated
– Comply with NFPA 91
– Check with local Fire Marshall

29. Carcinogens
• Formaldehyde – used in
preservation of animals and tissue
– Class A fume hood
– Face velocity of 125 fpm
– Exhausted through charcoal filters
• OSHA-required annual training
• Exposure monitoring

30. Environmental Sampling
• Initial sampling
• Repeat when change in
– Method
– Location
– Air handling

31. Chemical Spills
• Liquids
– Contain the spill
– Use neutralizing agent or
absorbent
– Mop up and flush with lots of
water
• Solids
– Sweep and place into solid-
waste container
– Use vacuum cleaner with HEPA
filter

32. Chemical Spills
• Spill Team
• Housekeeping
• Technical Staff
– Use spill kit
• Located near chemical storage cabinets
– Wear appropriate PPE
• Gown, gloves, goggles

33. Administrative
Requirements
• Chemical Hygiene Officer
– Administrative duties
• CHO must be in someone’s job description
– Task Assessment
• Safety Committee
– Safety Audit
– Discuss Safety Issues

34. Emergency Eyewash
• Eyewash Station
– Must be single hand use or foot
operated
– Provides 15 minute flush of tepid water
• American National Standards Institute –
ANSI Z358.1 2009 requirement since 2004
– Check weekly
• Run for 1 to 3 minutes
• Disinfect eyepiece covers with 10% bleach

35. Emergency Shower
• Safety Showers
– Check weekly (ANSI guideline)

36. Spill Cleanup
• Liquids
– Confine or contain the spill
– Small quantities of inorganic acids or bases -
use neutralizing agent
– Small quantities of other materials – absorb
with towels or spill pillows
– Large quantities of inorganic acids or basis –
flush with large amounts of water
– Mop up spill
– Vacuum the area
– If spill is volatile – let it evaporate
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37. Spill Cleanup
• Solids
– Sweep into dust pan and place in solid waste
container
– Use vacuum with HEPA filter
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38. Who Cleans Up The Spill?
• You
• Housekeeping
• Haz-Mat Team
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39. Waste Disposal
• Drain
– Contact Local Sewer District
• Landfill
• Incineration
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40. Chemical Effectiveness
• Reviewed annually
– Document the review
– Substitutes for hazardous chemicals
– Lab Pak for unused or outdated chemicals
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