Outline of Right to Know
Chemical-Specific Training
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Right to Know -- the law
MSDS
Labeling
Personal Protective Equipment
Emergencies
Chemicals
Gas Cylinders
Hazardous Waste
Right to Know Overview
• Advise of operations
where hazardous
materials are present
• Right to Know about
hazardous chemicals in
your workplace
• Make aware and provide
proper training in the
hazards associated with
chemicals
• Can not be fired,
discriminated against, or
disciplined for exercising
your Right to Know
• Train personnel
maintenance and use of
PPE
• Grievance procedure may
be filed
Training Requirements
• Basic Training
All state employees (10 min. video viewed at T&D)
• Chemical-Specific Training
Employees who work with hazardous chemicals
• Annual Refresher Training
Employees who work with hazardous chemicals
Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS)
CLICK ON OUR MSDSONLINE
MSDS
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Chemical identity and components
Manufacturer - address/phone number
Physical & chemical characteristics
Fire & explosion hazard information
Personal protective equipment
Chemical exposure information
Spill information
Disposal information
Labeling
• Original
Containers
• Secondary
Containers
SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER
immediate threat of serious
injury or death
WARNING
potential threat of serious
injury or death
CAUTION
potential threat of moderate
injury
NFPA Diamond
FIRE HAZARD Flash Points
HEALTH
HAZARDS
4
3
2
1
0
Deadly
Extreme Danger
Hazardous
Slightly Hazardous
Normal Material
4 Below 73° F
3 Below 100° F
2 Above 100° F,
Not Exceeding 200° F
1 Above 200° F
0 Will Not Burn
SPECIFIC HAZARD
Oxidizer
Acid
Alkali
Corrosive
Use NO WATER
Radioactive
OX
ACID
ALK
COR
W
Hazardous Materials Identification System
(HMIS)
HEALTH
FLAMMABILITY
REACTIVITY
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
Secondary Container Labeling
• Chemical Name
• Hazard Warning
CHEMICAL
OW NER
Lab Safety Supply Inc.
HEALTH
DATE
Reorder No. 706
CRS # 848525
FLAMMABILITY
REACTIVITY
Chloroform
toxin
2/4/99
PPE
CRS # 848510, 848512
Methanol
flammable
2/4/99
Hydrochloric Acid
corrosive
2/4/99
Sodium Nitrate
oxidizer
2/4/99
Acetic Acid
Acetonitrile
Benzene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chloroform
Ethanol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Nitric Acid
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Hydroxide
Methylene Chloride
Methanol
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Hydroxide
Trichloroethylene
Tetrahydrofuran
C2H4O2 or AA
ACN
C6H6
CCl4
CHCl3
EtOH
H2O2
H2SO4
HCL
HF
HNO3
KCl
KNO3
KOH
CH2Cl2
MeOH
NaCl
NaClO3
NaNO2
NaNO3
NaOH
TCE
THF
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Routes of Exposure
• Absorption
• Ingestion
• Inhalation
• Injection
Skin Protection
• Proper Attire
• Lab Coats or
Aprons
• Proper Gloves
• Face Shields
Eye Protection
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Safety Glasses
Goggles
Face Shield
UV Protection
Ingestion Protection
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NO FOOD
Removal of Gloves
Personal Hygiene
Face Shield
Respiratory Protection
• Fume Hoods
• Dusk Masks
• Respirators
Fume Hoods
Work with the sash at 10-12
inches
Work 6 inches inside the
face of the hood
Prevent excessive movement
near the hood
Raise any equipment 1-2
inches off the flat surface of
the hood
Keep 1-2 inches of space in
front of the hood baffle
Fume hoods are tested
annually by ESD
Average face velocities should
range between 100-120 feet
per minute (fpm)
Do not use power strips inside
the hood
Keep doors and windows
closed
Do not clutter hood with
chemical storage and
equipment
Fume Hoods
Respirator Program
• Engineering
controls
• Respirator use
and maintenance
• Fit Testing
• Record-Keeping
RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING
Emergency
Procedures
Fire Extinguisher
Emergency Procedures
FIRE ALARM
Emergency Procedures
PULL
IN CASE
OF FIRE
Keep Fire
Doors Closed
Fire Door
Fire Alarm
Pull Stations
DO NOT BLOCK
In Case
of a Fire
Keep Exits
Clear
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Fire Classification
Class A - Wood/Paper
Class B - Oil/Grease
Class C - Electrical
Class D - Metal
Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical
for Class B & C
for Class A,B, & C
ACCIDENTS & INJURIES
• Keep Eyewash Stations and Safety Showers
unobstructed and functional
• Make sure First Aid Kits are present and
properly stocked
• Fill out an Incident and Accident Report and a
First Report of Injury form
• SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Contact ESS in the event of ANY spill
478-7161 OR UPD@ 85234
DO NOT clean up spill if:
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appropriate materials are not available
chemical or level of hazard is unknown
PPE is not available
proper training has not been received
CHEMICAL SPILLS
Identify chemical
Look for injuries
Alert others
Seal off area
Get help
Initiate area notification
procedures
CHEMICAL SPILL KIT
Build One:
Large tub
Plastic dust pan and brush
Safety goggles and gloves
Disposal bags
Absorbent material (kitty
litter
Neutralizers
pH Paper
Dilute bleach solution
CRS : Spill Attack Pac / Catalog No. 931770
pg 133 / approximately $40.00
CHEMICALS
Chemical Storage Codes
General Guidelines for
Chemical Storage
•Store hazardous materials below shoulder
height
•Store by hazard classification
[color codes]
•Shelving: well anchored/chemical resistant
SOLVENTS
• Solvents include variety of
chemicals -- hazards:
Toxins
Flammables
Non-Hazardous
• Most solvents handled in
research laboratories are
flammable liquids
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
• Use approved flammable storage cabinets
• 20 gallons per 100 sq.ft. - fire separation
• 10 gallons outside of approved cabinets or
safety cans
• 120 gallons maximum storage for any lab
• Approved refrigerators/freezers only
The Fire Triangle
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Flashpoint:
min. temp. at which
a liquid gives off enough
vapor to ignite
Vapor Density:
ratio of vapor vs. density of air
Air = 1
<1 = lighter than air
>1 = heavier than air
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Explosive limit
of gasoline
Too
Lean
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1.3
Too
Rich
100
7.6
LEL: min. % of vapor in
air which can explode
upon ignition
UEL: max. % of vapor in
air which can explode
upon ignition
Substance
Hydrogen
Acetylene
Toluene
LEL %
4.0
2.5
1.2
UEL %
75.0
80.0
7.1
CORROSIVES
• Use Chemical-Resistant
Secondary Containment
• Separate Acids and Bases
• Separate Inorganic/Organic
Acids
• Store in Lower Shelves or
in Corrosives Cabinet
CORROSIVES
Corrosive material destroys living tissue
CORROSIVES
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10,000,000 X
1,000,000 X
100,000 X
10,000 X
1,000 X
100 X
10 X
neutral
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CORROSIVES
Spill of
Sulfuric Acid
Neutralizing
Media Needed
1 gallon (~4L)
2 gallons
3 gallons
4 gallons
5 gallons
10 gallons
50 gallons
55 gallons
16 lbs.
32 lbs.
48 lbs.
64 lbs.
80 lbs.
160 lbs.
800 lbs.
880 lbs.
CORROSIVES
Be Careful when Mixing
Acid and Water
AAA
Always Add Acid
to water
TOXINS
• Store according to the
nature of the chemical
• Appropriate security may
be necessary for some
toxins
• OXIDIZERS:(nitric acid)
Store away from flammables, combustibles, reducers
• WATER-REACTIVES:(sodium)
Store in cool dry place
Do not store under sinks, above water baths…
Class D fire extinguishers
• PEROXIDE-FORMERS:(THF, ethyl ether)
Store in airtight containers in cool, dry place
receipt and on opening
Date upon
Common oxidizers:
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Nitrates
Nitrites
Chromates
Permangantes
Perchloric Acid
Nitric Acid
Persulfates
Methanol:
Chloroform & Sodium Hydroxide (explosive
reaction)
Calcium Carbide (violent reaction)
Magnesium (violent reaction)
Cyanuric Chloride (violent reaction)
Berylium Hydride (intense reaction @ 200C)
Bromine (intense exothermic reaction)
Chromic Anhydride (possible explosive reaction)
Nickel (possible ignition in the presence of
catalytic amounts)
GAS CYLINDERS
Secured in upright position
Replace stem caps when
not in use
Label Status - Full/Empty
Turn off at main valve stem
Transport with proper dolly
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous Waste Training:
 Call ESS @478-7161
 Become Registered User for Waste Pick Up