Questions regarding the preparation and implementation of this
written Hazard Communication Program (HCP) should be directed
to the Risk Management & Safety Office, FB, extension 2-4468.
SECTION A - INTRODUCTION
A. UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Brigham Young University is firmly committed to providing a safe
and healthy work environment for each of its employees. It is
recognized that some job-related procedures and other essential
scholastic activities frequently require the use of chemicals
which have hazardous properties. When using these chemicals, it
is important that employees are aware of the identity and hazardous
properties of such chemicals, since an informed employee is more
likely to be a careful employee. Therefore, a written Hazard Communication
Program is to be implemented in each department and work area
at Brigham Young University.
B. CONTENT OF THE WRITTEN PROGRAM
The department's written Hazard Communication Program explains
the labeling policy of containers used for hazardous chemicals,
contains material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for every hazardous
chemical found in (location) , and the specific Employee Information
and Training Program developed for (department) . This written
Hazard Communication Program also contains a list of the hazardous
chemicals used in (location) , methods for informing employees
about the hazards of non-routine tasks, the hazards associated
with chemicals in unlabeled containers, and non-BYU employers
(e.g., contractors) of the hazards their employees may be exposed
to when working in or around a department or work area at BYU.
C. ACCESS TO THE WRITTEN PROGRAM
This written Hazard Communication Program must be available to
employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary
of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and the Director
of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
D. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
The success of a written Hazard Communication Program, to a great
extent, depends on the cooperation of every employee. Employees
should be alert to the potential hazards of all the materials
in their department or work area, consult the material safety
data sheets (MSDSs) for specifics concerning the hazardous chemicals
with which they work, and follow appropriate work practices that
have been established to protect their health and safety. Active
employee participation in the Hazard Communication Program will
result in the continuous reduction of chemical-related illnesses
and injuries at Brigham Young University.
SECTION B - STANDARD SUMMARY
PURPOSE
This section (page) is to make you aware of the availability
of an OSHA pamphlet entitled Chemical Hazard Communication (OSHA
3084). This pamphlet will help you better understand the major
provisions of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
Since the pamphlet was printed before May, 1985, it is not up
to date concerning the issue of trade secrets. In May 1995, a
Federal Appeals Court required OSHA to reconsider its definition
of trade secrets, and struck down a provision of the standard
limiting access to trade secret information to health professionals.
For further information about this, or for a copy of the standard
itself, contact your supervisor, or the Risk Management and Safety
Department (8-4468).
SECTION C - HAZARD DETERMINATION
HAZARD DETERMINATION POLICY
Additional infomation about hazardous materials
A. Any chemical listed in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous
Chemicals; the Threshold Limit Values for Chemicals and Physical
Agents in the Work Environment published by the American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the Annual Report
on Carcinogens published by the National Toxicology Program (NPT);
or Monographs published by the International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) will be considered a health or physical hazard,
and therefore, hazardous.
B. Furthermore, any human epidemiological study, individual case
report or animal toxicological testing which indicates that a
material presents a health hazard, will be considered hazardous,
provided that the study indicated an adverse health effect that
is likely to occur, that the results are statistically significant,
and that the study was conducted in accordance with scientific
principles.
C. This hazardous determination was conducted by: (name) .
D. Every hazardous chemical present in the department or work
area must be listed on the "Hazardous Chemicals Inventory".
(name) is responsible for compliance with this hazard determination
policy.
E. The identity of the chemical appearing on the Hazardous Chemicals
Inventory must be the same name that appears on the manufacturer's
label, in-house label, and the MSDS for that chemical.
F. The Hazardous Chemicals Inventory is placed in Section E of
the written Hazard Communication Program to serve as an index
to the MSDSs that follow it.
G. The Hazardous Chemicals Inventory must be updated whenever
necessary to accurately reflect all the hazardous chemicals that
are present in the department or work area.
SECTION D - LABELING SYSTEM
LABELING POLICY
A. No hazardous chemicals will be accepted for use at Brigham
Young University or shipped to any other location unless labeled
with at least the following information:
1. Identity of the hazardous chemical(s).
2. Appropriate hazard warnings.
3. Name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or
distributer.
4. Listing target organs affected by chemical
(name) is responsible for compliance with this labeling policy.
B. No hazardous chemical will be used in the department or work
area unless labeled with at least the following information [except
as "F" below]:
1. Identity of the hazardous chemical(s).
2. Appropriate hazard warnings.
(name) is responsible for compliance in this department or work
area with this labeling policy.
C. All labels must be legible, in English, and prominently displayed
on the container.
D. If the hazardous chemical is regulated by OSHA in a chemical-specific
health standard, the label used must be in accordance with the
requirements of that standard.
E. In certain situations involving individual stationary process
containers, the label may be replaced by a sign, placard, process
sheet, batch ticket, or other means to convey the identity of
the hazardous chemical and the appropriate hazard warnings. If
these other forms of warning are used, they must be readily accessible
to employees in their department or work area during each work
shift.
F. The Federal Hazard Communication Standard does not require
a label to be placed on portable containers into which hazardous
chemicals are transferred from labeled containers, and which are
intended only for the immediate use of the employee who performs
the transfer. However, by labeling the portable container appropriately
you can help prevent the accidental misuse of the material by
others.
G. Any portable container of hazardous chemicals not intended
for immediate use must be labeled with the appropriate in-house
label containing the information specified in "B" above.
H. Employees with questions concerning the appropriate in-house
label to use when transferring a hazardous material from one container
to another container should contact the department or work area
supervisor immediately.
I. The in-house labels that are used in this department are purchased
from (supplier) . These labels have been chosen because they comply
with the federal standard's requirements to identify the material
and give the appropriate hazard warnings. A sample in-house label
for a hazardous material often found in the department or work
area can be found on the following page of this section.
J. All in-house labels must be reviewed whenever it is necessary
to update the label information and to determine whether the label
conveys the appropriate hazard warnings for the material identified
on the label.
(name) is responsible for performing this review.
K. No label is to be defaced or removed unless the container
is immediately marked with the required information. No employee
should remove any label unless specifically directed to do so
by the supervisor. Any container without a label should be reported
immediately to the department or work area supervisor.
L. The identity of the material that appears on the manufacturer's
labels or the in-house label must be the same name to identify
the material on the Hazardous Chemicals Inventory and the MSDS
for the chemical.
IN - HOUSE LABEL(S)
SECTION E - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET POLICY
A. A material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains the information
required by the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and must
be kept for each chemical listed on the Hazardous Chemicals Inventory.
The MSDS must be the most current one supplied by the chemical
manufacturer, importer, or distributer.
(name) is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the file
of MSDSs in compliance with this MSDS policy.
B. The MSDSs should be filed behind the "Hazardous Chemicals
Inventory" in Section E of this written Hazard Communication
Program. In some departments and work areas the MSDSs are located
on a computer. This written program must be readily accessible
to any employee in the department or work area at any time during
the work shift. Nothing should be done to hinder this access.
C. No hazardous material should be used in the department or
work area unless an MSDS has been obtained for it and the MSDS
is kept on file. The Receiving Department has been instructed
not to receive any hazardous chemical that is not accompanied
by a MSDS or for which a MSDS is not already on file.
D. If any new and significant health information becomes available
concerning any hazardous material listed on the Hazardous Chemicals
Inventory, a revised MSDS will be placed in the MSDS file, and
the employees who handle or might be exposed to the chemical will
be notified of any changes in work procedures or personal protective
equipment required to protect their health and safety.
E. In a department or work area where it may be more appropriate
to address the hazards of a process rather than individual hazardous
chemicals, MSDSs may be kept in the form of operating procedures
and may be designed to cover groups of hazardous chemicals. However,
in such cases, all required information must be provided for each
hazardous chemical, in a form that is readily accessible during
each work shift to employees when they are in their department
or work area.
F. MSDSs will also be made readily available, upon request, to
designated representatives of employees, the Assistant Secretary
of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Director
of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY Date:
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER AMOUNT LOCATION
MSDS SECTION
SECTION F -- EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING
PROGRAM
PROGRAM POLICY
A. All employees working with or potentially exposed to hazardous
chemicals or non-routine tasks must be appropriately informed
and trained concerning the potential hazards of the chemicals
or non-routine tasks to which they may be exposed.
Employee information includes:
1. The requirements of the Federal Hazard Communication Standard.
2. Any operations in their department or work area where hazardous
chemicals are present or non-routine tasks are performed.
3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication
Program for the department or work area, required list(s) of hazardous
chemicals, and material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for those hazardous
chemicals.
Employee training includes:
1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence
or release of a hazardous chemical in the department or work area
(as detected by monitoring conducted by the University, continuous
monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals
when being released, etc.).
2. Information about the physical and health hazards of the chemicals
in the department or work area.
3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from
these hazards, including specific procedures the University has
implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals,
such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and
use of personal protective equipment.
4. The details of the written Hazard Communication Program developed
for the department or work area, including an explanation of the
labeling system and the MSDSs, and how employees can obtain and
use this information.
(name) is responsible for implementing the employee information
and training program for this department or work area.
B. The assigned safety and health professional, a representative,
or an appointed supervisor is responsible for designing an employee
information and training program for the department or work area.
The training program should consist of audiovisual aids about
general hazard communication topics to make classroom and on-the-job
instruction about the department or work area more specific and
relevant.
(name) has prepared this hazard communication training for (department)
. This training program can be found after this section.
C. All employees are required to go through the training program
that has been designed for their department or work area. This
is to be done in addition to the University's Hazard Communication
Course.
D. This training program must be given at the time of an employee's
initial assignment to work with or around hazardous chemicals,
or whenever a new hazard or non-routine task is introduced into
the department or work area. Employees will participate in this
department's training program by no later than (date) . Periodic
updates and reinforcement may be conducted by informed supervisors
and through safety meetings, when appropriate.
E. Before any non-routine task is performed that might involve
exposure to hazardous chemicals, the health and safety professional,
a representative and/or the employee's supervisor must carefully
review all potential hazards of the task with the employee, and
must prescribe appropriate work practice procedures.
F. Employees must be informed of hazardous chemicals in unlabeled
pipes and of the potential hazards involved in the event of exposure
to these chemicals (e.g., maintenance work, system failure). The
information provided must include MSDSs and other specific information
presented in the training program for employees. These MSDSs must
be readily available in the department or work area.
G. As part of the contractual arrangement between any outside
contractor and the University, the contractor must list all hazardous
chemicals that are to be used by the contractor's employees and
training concerning the potential hazards of the chemicals to
which they may be exposed. Furthermore, prior to beginning work
on University property all contractors will be given a copy of
the written Hazard Communication Program for that location. The
particular hazards associated with the work area must be identified.
The MSDSs for the hazardous chemicals located in the department
or work area must be available to the contractor, and the appropriate
protective measures outlined therein must be brought to the attention
of the contractor.
(name) will be responsible for implementing this policy.
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
AND
TRAINING EVALUATIONS
- Training Outline -
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM
Audiovisual materials to be used:
Videos Props (gloves, containers, masks Posters
Handout materials to be used (i.e. list of hazardous chemicals,
copies of MSDSs):
The outline below refers to information that every employee should
know. After filling in the blanks below you will have an outline
that may be used when presenting the employee training.
PART 1--General Training
1. Information--the written Hazard Communication Program contains:
A. Introduction
B. Standard Summary
C. Hazard Determination Policy
D. Labeling Policy
E. Sample In-House Label
F. Material Safety Data Sheet Policy
G. Hazardous Chemicals Inventory
H. Material Safety Data Sheets
I. Employee Information and Training Program Policy
J. Employee Information and Training Program Outline
2. Employees can view the written Hazard Communication program
at:
Location of written program .
A. If necessary to view program, location of key(s) .
3. Employees can view the written Hazardous Communication Program
anytime they are working.
4. Containers of hazardous chemicals in this work are labeled
in this way:
A. Location of labels on containers (show examples)
B. The labels contain this information:
PART II--Hazardous Chemical Training
Training should be given for every hazardous chemical in your
work area. Use this page for outlining the information you will
present for each hazardous chemical. Make copies of this page
as needed.
Name of hazardous chemical
Hazards of chemical:
Health Hazards Physical Hazards
Detection of and protection against chemical (appropriate work
practices, personal protective equipment to be used):
Emergency procedures to be followed (in case of accident):
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Name of hazardous chemical
Hazards of chemical:
Health Hazards Physical Hazards
Detection of and protection against chemical (appropriate work
practices, personal protective equipment to be used):
Emergency procedures to be followed (in case of accident):
PART III
As stated in the Employee Information and Training Program, section
of this written Hazard Communication program (Policy "E"
and "F"), employees must be informed of the hazards
associated with non-routine tasks and of the hazards of chemicals
in unlabeled pipes. Even if you do not include this information
in your Employee Information and Training Program, the method
you will use to inform employees of these two types of hazards
must be included in the written Hazard Communication Program.
Describe below how you will inform employees of these two types
of hazards:
Non-routine tasks:
Unlabeled pipes:
To aid you in following through with this requirement, list every
non-routine task and unlabeled pipe in your work area, and then
fill in the adjacent spaces:
Non-routine task Employee(s) asked to perform task (if known)
Unlabeled pipe Hazards of chemical in pipe
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING EVALUATION
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INSTRUCTIONS: Place an "X" in the appropriate box. If
you mark "No," please explain on the back of this evaluation
form. You may also used the back of this sheet to give any comments
you may have on how to improve our Employee Information and Training
Program.
Information
Yes No
1. I have been informed of the new Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200) requirements.
2. I have been informed of the operations in my work area where
hazardous chemicals are present.
3. I have been informed of the location and availability of the
written Hazard Communication Program, for my work area which includes
a list of hazardous chemicals and their material safety data sheets
(MSDSs).
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Training
1. I have been taught the methods and observations that will help
me detect the presence or release of any hazardous chemical in
my work area.
2. I have been taught the physical and health hazards of the
chemicals in my work area.
3. I have been taught how to protect myself from the hazardous
chemicals in my work area. This included appropriate work practices
and personal protective equipment to be used.
4. I have been taught emergency procedures to be followed in
the event of accidental contact with or release of a hazardous
chemical in my work area.
5. I have been taught how to use the labeling system and the
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) in my work area.
Employee Signature Date
ADDENDUM
EMPLOYEE CONFIRMATION
OF POLICY AWARENESS
An employee's signature on this form indicates that:
I have read the policy statements contained in the written Hazard
Communication Program.
I am aware that a copy of the policy statements contained in
the written Hazard Communication Program is available to me upon
my request.
Employee Signature Date I am requesting a copy of the policy statements
Yes No
Request fulfilled
(Supervisor signature)
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DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
When you complete an item below, place a check in the corresponding
box. When the checklist is completed, you may want to keep it
on file for future reference.
Compile a Hazardous Chemicals Inventory and turn it into the Safety
Office (TOHM) by .
Obtain a written Hazard Communication Program packet from a copy
center:
• 3 ASB [4215] • 378 MARB [4747] • 174 SWKT
[7704]
• 1110 JKHB [4265] • C-125 MTC [3330] • 550
TNRB [4197]
• 101 JSB [2745] • 149 RB [4930] • 230 UPB
[3116]
Understand the policies and fill in the blanks contained in the
written Hazard Communication Program for your department. Be sure
your work area is in compliance with these policies.
Place a completed copy of the Hazardous Chemicals Inventory in
the appropriate section of the written Hazard Communication Program.
Be sure every hazardous chemical container is properly labeled.
(Place a sample label in the appropriate section of the written
Hazard Communication Program).
Be sure the written Hazard Communication Program contains a Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for every chemical on the Hazardous Chemicals
Inventory.
Prepare an Employee Information and Training Program and place
a copy of it in the written Hazard Communication Program.
Be sure every employee has:
successfully completed the requirements of the Employee Information
and Training Program for your department.
signed the Employee Information and Training Evaluation, and
signed the Employee Confirmation of Policy Awareness (a copy
is included in the Addendum of the written Hazard Communication
Program).
GLOSSARY
- Common Terms -
Absorption To take in and make a part of an existing whole, for
example, a sponge absorbs water.
Acid Any chemical which undergoes dissociation in water with
the formation of hydrogen ions. Acids have a sour taste and may
cause severe skin burns. They turn litmus paper red and have pH
values of 0 to 6.
Acute Effect An adverse effect on a human or animal body, that
takes place soon after exposure. Examples include dizziness, nausea,
skin rashes, inflammation, tearing of the eyes, unconsciousness,
and even death.
Absorption The condensation and adhesion of a liquid on the surface
of a solid, for example, water will adhere to clay.
Alkali Any chemical substance which forms soluble soaps with
fatty acids. Alkalies are also referred to as bases. They may
cause severe burns to the skin. Alkalies turn litmus paper blue
and have pH values from 8 to 14. Also known as caustic.
Anesthetic A chemical that causes a total or partial loss of
sensation. Overexposure to anesthetics can cause impaired judgment,
dizziness, drowsiness, headache, unconsciousness, and even death.
Examples include alcohol, paint remover, and degreasers.
Asphyxiant A vapor or gas which can cause unconsciousness or
death by suffocation (lack of oxygen). Most simple asphyxiants
are harmful to the body only when they become so concentrated
that they reduce oxygen in the air (normally about 21%) to dangerous
levels (16% or lower). Asphyxiation is one of the principal potential
hazards of working in confined spaces. In addition, some chemicals
like carbon monoxide, function as chemical asphyxiants by reducing
the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Auto-Ignition The temperature to which a closed, or nearly closed
container Temperature must be heated in order that the flammable
liquid, when introduced into the container, will ignite spontaneously
or burn.
Boiling Point The temperature at which a liquid changes to a vapor
state, at a given pressure; usually expressed in degrees Fahrenheit
oat sea level pressure (760 mmHg, or one atmosphere). For mixtures,
the initial boiling point or the boiling range may be given. Flammable
materials with low boiling points generally present special fire
hazards.
Carcinogen A substance or agent that can cause a growth of abnormal
tissue or tumors in humans or animals. A material identified as
an animal carcinogen does not necessarily cause cancer in humans.
Examples of human carcinogens include coal tar, which can cause
skin cancer, and vinyl chloride, which can cause liver cancer.
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service. A Columbus, Ohio organization
which indexes information published in Chemical Abstracts by the
American Chemical Society and provides index guides by which information
about particular substances may be located in the Abstracts when
needed. CAS numbers identify specific chemicals.
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980. The act requires that the Coast Guard National
Response Center be notified in the event of a hazardous substance
release. The act also provides for a fund (the Superfund) to be
used for the clean up of abandoned hazardous waste disposal sites.
CFR Code of Federal Regulations. A collection of the regulations
that have been promulgated under U.S. law.
Chemical Name The scientific designation of a chemical in accordance
with the nomenclature system as developed by the international
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts
Services (CAS) rules of nomenclature.
Chronic Effects An adverse effect on a human or animal body,
that can take months or years to develop after exposure. Examples
include cancer and irreversible damage to certain organs.
Chronic Exposure Long-term contact with a substance.
Combustible Able to catch on fire and burn.
Combustible Liquid Any liquid having a flashpoint at or above
100F (37.8C), but below 200F (93.3C), except any mixture having
components with flashpoints of 200F (93.3C) or higher, the total
volume of which make up ninety-nine percent (99%) or more of the
total volume of the mixture.
Compressed Gas (1) Any gas or mixture of gases having, in a container,
an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70F (21.1C); or (2) a
gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure
exceeding 104 psi at 130F (54.4C) regardless of the pressure at
70F (21.1C); or (3) a liquid having a vapor pressure exceeding
40 psi at 100F (37.8C) as determined by ASTM D-323-72.
Concentration The relative amount of a substance when combined
or mixed with other substances. Examples: 2 ppm hydrogen sulfide
in air, or a 50 percent caustic solution.
Corrosive As defined by DOT, a corrosive material is a liquid
or solid that causes visible destruction or irreversible alterations
in human skin tissue at the site of contact or - in the case of
leakage from its packaging - a liquid that has a severe corrosion
rate on steel. Two common examples are caustic soda and sulfuric
acid.
Decomposition Breakdown of a material or substance (by heat,
chemical reaction, electrolysis, decay, or other processes) into
parts of elements or simpler compounds.
Exothermic A polymerization reaction that involves the production
of heat. Polymerization See Hazardous Polymerization.
Evaporation Rate The rate at which a particular material will
vaporize (evaporate) when compared to the rate of vaporization
of a known material. The evaporation rate can be useful in evaluating
the health and fire hazards of a material. The know material is
usually ethyl ether with a vaporization rate designated as 1.0.
Vaporization rates of other solvents or materials are then classified
as:
FAST evaporating if greater than 3.0
MEDIUM evaporating if 0.8 to 3.0
SLOW evaporating if less than 0.8
Explosive A chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous
release of pressure, gas, and heat when subject to sudden shock,
pressure, or high temperature.
Exposure Being actually subjected to a hazardous chemical in
the course of employment through any route of entry (inhalation,
ingestion, skin contact, or absorption, etc.). The federal Hazard
Communication Standard also includes both accidental and possible
exposures in this definition of exposure.
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Under
this act regulations administered by EPA require that certain
useful poisons, such as chemical pesticides, sold to the public
contain labels that carry health hazard warnings to protect users.
Flammability Limits The range of gas or vapor concentration in
air that may ignite or explode if an ignition source is present.
Flammable Gas (1) A gas that, at ambient temperature and pressure,
forms a flammable mixture with air at a concentration of thirteen
percent (13%) by volume or less; or (2) a gas that at ambient
temperature and pressure, forms a range of flammable mixtures
with air, wider than twelve percent (12%) by volume, regardless
of the lower limit.
Flammable Liquid Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 (37.8C),
except any mixture having components with flashpoints of 100F
(37.8C) or higher, the total of which make up ninety-nine percent
(99%) or more of the total volume of the mixture.
Flammable Solid A solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive,
as defined in 29 CFR 1910.109(a), that is liable to cause fire
through friction, absorption or moisture, spontaneous chemical
change, or retained heat from manufacturing processing, or which
can be ignited readily and when ignited burns so vigorously and
persistently as to create a serious hazard.
Flash Point The temperature at which a liquid will give off enough
flammable vapor to ignite if an ignition source is present. There
are several flash point test methods, and flash points may vary
for the same material depending on the method used, so the test
method is indicated when the flash point is given (150 PMCC, 200
TCC, etc.).
Hazardous Any chemical which is a physical hazard or a health
hazard.
Material
Hazardous Polymerization is a chemical reaction in which one
or more Polymerization small molecules combine to form larger
molecules. A hazardous polymerization is such a reaction which
takes place at a rate which releases large amounts of energy.
If hazardous polymerization can occur with a given material, the
MSDS usually will list conditions which could start the reaction;
and since the material usually contains a polymerization inhibitor,
the expected time period before the inhibitor is used up.
Health Hazard A chemical for which there is statistically significant
evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with
established scientific principles that acute or chronic health
effects may occur in exposed employees. The term "health
Hazard" includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or
highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives,
sensitizes, hepatoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which
act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs,
skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
Ingestion The taking in of a substance through the mouth.
Inhalation The breathing in of a substance in the form of a gas,
vapor, fume, mist, or dust.
Irritant A substance which, by contact in sufficient concentration
for a sufficient period of time, will cause an inflammatory response
or reaction of the eye, skin, or respiratory system. The contact
may be a single exposure or multiple exposures. Some primary irritants:
chromic Acid, nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, calcium chloride,
amines, metallic salts, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, alcohols.
Lacrimation Secretion and discharge of tears.
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%. The concentration of a material
in air which, on the basis of laboratory tests, is expected to
kill 50% of a group of test animals when administered as a single
exposure (usually 1 or 4 hours). The LC50 is expressed as parts
of material per million parts of air, by volume (ppm) for gases
and vapors, or as micrograms of material per liter of air (mg/L)
for milligrams of material per cubic meter of air (mg/m3) for
dusts and mists, as well as for gases and vapors.
LD Lethal Dose. A concentration of a substance being tested which
will kill a test animal.
LD50 Lethal Dose 50%. A single dose of a material which on the
basis of laboratory tests is expected to kill 50% of a group of
test animals. The LD50 dose is usually expressed as milligrams
or grams of material per kilogram of animal body weight (mg/kg
or g/kg). If a material has a lot LD50, then only a very small
amount is needed to cause an adverse effect and that substance
would be considered highly toxic. Generally, substances with low
LD50s have high toxicity and vice versa.
LEL Lower Explosive Limit or lower flammable limit of a vapor
or gas. The lowest concentration (lowest percentage of the substance
in air) that will produce a flash of fire when an ignition source
(heat, arc, or flame) is present. At concentrations lower than
the LEL, the mixture is too "lean" to burn. Also See
UEL.
LFL Lower Flammable Limit. See LEL.
Local Effect When toxic effects occur directly at the point of
contact, the material is said to have a local effect.
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet. Contains specific health and
safety information required by the Federal Hazard Communication
Standard for any hazardous substance. There is no standard format
for a MSDS. They will vary in length, format, and appearance,
depending on the manufacturer or supplier, who must provide a
MSDS for each hazardous chemical they produce.
Mutagen A material that alters a cell's genetic information and
may lead to undesirable inherited conditions.
Non-routine Task A predictable task that occurs infrequently.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S.
Department of Labor. Federal agency with safety and health regulatory
and enforcement authorities for most U.S. industry and business.
Oxidizer A chemical other than a blasting agent or explosive as
defined in 29 CFR 1910.109(a) that initiates or promotes combustion
in other materials, thereby causing fire either of itself or through
the release of oxygen or other gases. Chlorate (ClO3), permanganate
(MnO4), and nitrate (NO3) compounds are examples of oxidizers;
note that all contain oxygen (O).
Organic Peroxide An organic compound that contains the bivalent
-O-O- structure and which may be considered to be a structural
derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or both of the hydrogen
atoms has been replaced by an organic radical. Some organic peroxides
are highly unstable, and my decompose with explosive force.
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit. The legally enforced exposure
limit for a substance established by OSHA regulatory authority.
The PEL indicates the permissible concentration of air contaminants
to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed eight (8)
hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, over a working lifetime
(30 years) without adverse health effects.
pH The symbol relating the hydrogen ion (H-) concentration to
that of a given standard solution. A pH of 7 is neutral. Numbers
increasing from 7 to 14 indicate greater alkalinity. Numbers decreasing
from 7 to 0 indicate greater acidity.
Physical Hazard A chemical for which there is scientifically
valid evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas,
explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric,
unstable (reactive) or water-reactive.
Poison, Class A A D.O.T. hazard class for extremely dangerous
poisons, that is, poisonous gases or liquids of such nature that
a very small amount of the gas, or vapor of the liquid, mixed
with air is dangerous to life. Some examples: phosgene, cyanogen,
hydrocyanic acid, nitrogen peroxide.
Poison, Class B A D.O.T. hazard class for liquid, solid, paste,
or semi-solid substances (other than Class A poisons or irritating
materials) which are known (or presumed on the basis of animal
tests) to be so toxic to man as to afford a hazard to health during
transportation. Some examples: arsenic, beryllium chloride, cyanide,
mercuric oxide.
Pyrophoric A chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at
a temperature of 130F (54.5C) or below.
Reactivity A description of the tendency of a substance to undergo
chemical reaction with the release of energy. Undesirable effects
- such as pressure buildup, temperature increase, formation of
noxious, toxic, or corrosive by-products - may occur because of
the reactivity of a substance to heating, burning, direct contact
with other materials or other conditions in use or in storage.
Remote Effect When a toxic effect occurs at a body part some
distance from the point of contact, the substance is said to have
a remote effect. A remote effect is also know as systemic toxicity.
Routes of Entry The means by which material may gain access to
the body, for example, inhalation, ingestion, injection, and skin
contact.
Safe Exposure The level of exposure that will not result in a
health hazard.
Level
SCBA Self-contained Breathing Apparatus. A respiratory protection
device that consists of a supply or a means of respirable air,
oxygen, or oxygen generating material, carried by the wearer.
Skin Absorption Ability of some hazardous chemicals to pass directly
through the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Special procedures and/or personal protective equipment that
are necessary when a particular substance is involved in a fire.
Stability An expression of the ability of a material to remain
unchanged. For MSDS purposes, a material is stable if it remains
in the same form under expected and reasonable conditions of storage
or use. Conditions which may cause instability (Dangerous change)
are stated - examples, temperatures above 150F, shock from dropping.
Systemic Toxicity When a toxic effect occurs at a body part some
distance from the point of contact, the substance is said to have
a systemic effect. Systemic toxicity is also knows as remote effect.
Teratogen A substance or agent to which exposure of a pregnant
female can result in malformations in the fetus. An example is
thalidomide.
TLV Threshold Limit Value. A term used by ACGIH to express the
airborne concentration of a material to which nearly all persons
can be exposed day after day, without adverse effects. ACGIH expresses
TLVs in three ways:
1) TLV-TWA: the allowable time-weighted average concentration
for a normal 8-hour work-day or 40 hour work week.
2) TLV-STEL: The short-term exposure limit or maximum concentration
for a continuous 15-minute period (maximum of four such periods
per day, with at least 60 minutes between exposure periods and
provided that the daily TLV-TWA is not exceeded).
3) TLV-C: the ceiling limit - the concentration that should not
be exceeded even instantaneously.
Toxic Substance Any substance which can cause acute or chronic
injury to the human body, or which is suspected of being able
to cause diseases or injury under some conditions.
Toxicology The science that studies the harmful effects of chemicals
on living things.
Trade Secret Any confidential formula pattern, process, device,
information or compilation of information that is used in an employer's
business, and that gives the employer an opportunity to obtain
an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it.
TWA Time-weighted Average Exposure. ACGIH terminology. See TLV.
UEL Upper Explosive Limit or upper flammable limit of a vapor
or gas. The highest concentration (highest percentage of the substance
in air) that will produce a flash of fire when an ignition source
(heat, arc, or flame) is present. At higher concentrations, the
mixture is too "rich" to burn. Also see LEL.
Waste Disposal Proper disposal methods for contaminated material,
recovered Methods liquids or solids and their containers.
Water Reactive A chemical that reacts with water to release a
gas that is either flammable or presents a health hazard. Also
denoted dangerous when wet.
DEPARTMENT:
DATE OF AUDIT:
Grading: 5 = Complete compliance no deficiencies (100%)
4 = 80 % compliance
3 = 60 % compliance
2 = 40 % compliance
1 = 20 % compliance
Yes = 100 % compliance
No = 0 % compliance
The Department has a written hazcom program Yes No
The Department has a Chemical Inventory Yes No
The Inventory is updated annually Yes No
MSDS's are available for all items in
the inventory
5 4 3 2 1
All hazardous materials have an appropriate
label (adequate hazard warning and name that
matches the MSDS)
5 4 3 2 1
Employees understand labeling system 5 4 3 2 1
Employees know hazards (including health
effects) of chemicals they use
5 4 3 2 1
Employees know proper personal protective
equipment for the materials that they use.
5 4 3 2 1
Employees know the proper handling
procedures for materials they use.
5 4 3 2 1
Employees know their rights under HAZCOM 5 4 3 2 1
Supervisors understand HAZCOM and OSHA
requirements
5 4 3 2 1
HAZCOM training records are maintained with
personnel records
5 4 3 2 1
Employees understand how to properly dispose
of hazardous materials
5 4 3 2 1
Employees understand proper emergency
procedures and evacuation routs
5 4 3 2 1
Hazardous Materials are stored properly 5 4 3 2 1
