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Texas AM Hazard Communications Act
  • How to work with hazardous chemicals and handle
    chemical emergencies.

2
Introduction
  • This training is split into five different
    sections. After each section there will be a
    short quiz covering the material you have
    learned. In order to begin working at your
    facility you must pass all five sections.

3
Part One
  • You will begin your first day at Texas AM
    University Food Services Department soon. And,
    although you might not think of your job as
    dangerous, there are potential dangers
    everywhere. To prevent accidents you will need
    to know how to identify these dangers and respond
    to an emergency.

4
Lets begin by asking, Whats Dangerous?
  • Some dangers are obvious and some are not. Start
    by looking at your work area and find out what
    the possible dangers may be.

5
Whats Dangerous?
  • You will probably be able to detect some of the
    obvious hazards such as slippery floors, grease
    spots, unswept areas, cluttered work areas,
    unsafe storage and lifting or carrying objects
    the wrong way or without the right equipment.

6
Some Hazards are not so obvious
  • For example, the chemical products that you will
    use everyday on the job the liquids, powders,
    pastes, and waxes. All of these products can
    contain what are called hazardous materials, and
    can be dangerous to your health, to your safety,
    and to the environment if they are not used
    properly.

7
When will I be exposed to hazardous chemicals?
  • Restaurant workers like us come in contact with
    them in bleaches, pot and pan cleaners,
    all-purpose cleaners, and dishwashing compounds
    every day.

8
How do I keep myself safe?
  • Care is vital when handling these materials. If
    used the right way, these chemicals can be safe.
    If used the wrong way, these chemicals may give
    you only a minor skin rash, but others can cause
    breathing problems, severe burns, and even death.

9
How do I keep myself safe?
  • These chemicals can be dangerous in different
    ways. You should know these categories so you
    will know how to protect and prepare yourself
    appropriately to work with the chemical.

10
Dangerous Chemicals
  • Corrosive chemicals These chemicals irritate
    and burn it can scar your eyes and skin just by
    coming in contact with it. These chemicals are
    called corrosive because they corrode or eat away
    whatever they touch.

11
Dangerous Chemicals
  • Reactive chemicals These chemicals can explode,
    burn, or release deadly gases without a warning
    if mixed with, or exposed to the wrong stuff.

12
Dangerous Chemicals
  • Poison or Toxic chemicals These chemicals can
    cause illness or death if you swallow them,
    breathe them, or let them soak into your skin.

13
Dangerous Chemicals
  • Flammable or Ignitable chemicals These
    chemicals catch on fire easily, burn, and even
    explode.

14
The Label
  • If any of these chemicals are in the products
    that we use, you will see the words CAUTION,
    WARNING, or DANGER on the label. The label will
    tell you what is dangerous about it and how to
    use it safely.

15
The Label
  • If the product is not in its original container,
    it still should have a label on it. If it does
    not have a label, make sure to find out what this
    product is BEFORE you use it.

16
You work with chemicals in your job every day.
  • Do you know the names of the chemicals without
    looking at the labels?
  • Do you know how to handle and store them safely
    without risking potentially dangerous exposure to
    them?
  • What would happen to you if you were overexposed
    to these chemicals?

17
Any worker who doesnt know the answers to these
questions is at risk of serious harm.
  • Thats why the hazard communication standard,
    also known as the Right-To-Know Law, was
    established by OSHA. It requires employers to
    provide their employees with detailed information
    and training on the chemicals they work with.

18
YOUR RIGHTS
  • You have the right to know about the dangers of
    your job. Your employer has the responsibility
    to point these hazards out to you and teach you
    how to work around them safely.

19
YOUR RIGHTS
  • You have the right to be trained to do your job
    safely, and to be given the safety equipment
    necessary.

20
YOUR RIGHTS
  • You can not be fired or discriminated against
    because you ask for information and training on
    how to handle the hazardous materials in your
    work place.
  • You have the right for your doctor or a
    representative to receive the same information.

21
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN EMPLOYEE
  • You must keep yourself informed.
  • Make an effort to find things out for yourself.
  • Follow the procedures that your employer outlines
    for your safety.

22
QUIZ
  • Part One

23
QUESTION 1
  • Hazardous chemicals can burn your skin or blow
    up, but they can not cause death.
  • True
  • False

24
QUESTION 2
  • The Right-To-Know Law requires employers to
    provide their employees with detailed information
    and training about the chemicals they work with.
  • True
  • False

25
Part Two
  • Part one of the training explains that you have
    the right to know about the dangers of the
    chemicals you work with. This information is
    provided to you in three ways
  • Labels on the containers of chemicals
  • A MSDS for each chemical in use at your facility
    - maintained in an easily accessible location
  • Your supervisor

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The Label
  • This is the most accessible way to find out about
    a product. Always read the label on the
    container of a hazardous chemical. It can
    provide you with a lot of very useful
    information, such as the name of the chemical you
    are using and any warnings describing its
    dangerous properties - for example, WARNING -
    HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!

27
The Label
  • It may also provide handling and storage
    information, precautions for using the chemical,
    for example- USE ONLY IN A VENTILATED AREA, and
    first aid information on what to do if you are
    exposed to the chemical. Read the label every
    time you handle a chemical. Look at the hazard
    warning to remind yourself if the chemical is
    flammable and what the health hazards might be.

28
The Label
  • If the product is not in its original container,
    it should still have a label on it.
  • If the container does not have a label, make sure
    to find out what this product is before you use
    it!

29
The Label
  • The following words that may appear on the label
    to let you know how dangerous the chemical is
  • CAUTION Alerts you to be careful. You could be
    injures, but the injury wont be deadly.
  • WARNING Alerts you that the substance can cause
    a serious injury, even death.
  • DANGER Alerts you that the substance is a
    present danger, which could cause a serious
    injury that might be fatal.

30
The MSDS
  • MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet.
    These worksheets contain more information than
    the label. This information comes from the
    manufacturer of the product. This sheet contains
    all of the important information the manufacturer
    knows about the product and how to handle the
    chemical safely.

31
The MSDS
  • This information will include
  • The type of protective equipment to wear.
  • How to deal with leaks and spills.
  • What to do in case of a fire or explosion.
  • Other emergencies that might occur while using
    this chemical and how to handle them.
  • The phone number of the manufacturer at the top
    of the sheet so that you can call and find out
    anything that you dont understand.

32
The MSDS
  • Your employer is required to have an MSDS for
    every hazardous material in your facility
    including cleaning agents, fuel, insecticides,
    and pesticides.
  • Make a point to know where the MSDS book is kept
    in your facility and how to get information from
    it.

33
Your Supervisor
  • Shortly after you begin work at your facility a
    training session will be given by your
    supervisor. It will focus on the specific
    chemicals you will be working with at your
    facility. Use this time to ask your supervisor
    any questions you might have about a particular
    chemical.

34
Your Supervisor
  • Finally, any time you dont know, or have a doubt
    about any product ask your supervisor before you
    use it.
  • Be sure to have on the appropriate protective
    equipment.

35
A Final Warning
  • Each product that contains hazardous materials
    can be dangerous in a different way each may
    require different first aid responses, therefore
    we cant cover all the requirements here. Always
    check the MSDS.

36
QUIZ
  • Part Two

37
QUESTION 3
  • It is necessary for all chemicals to have a
    label.
  • True
  • False

38
QUESTION 4
  • Your supervisor is the only person who has access
    to the MSDS book.
  • True
  • False

39
Part Three
  • The following are some general guidelines to
    follow when handling chemicals, as well as how to
    protect yourself from exposure to a hazardous
    chemical.

40
Use established procedures!
  • Always use the proper established procedures for
    handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of
    hazardous chemicals.
  • If you are going to work alone where there are
    toxic chemicals make sure that some type of
    communication system is available in case you
    need help.
  • Generally, make yourself aware of the potential
    threat the chemical has and act accordingly.

41
Use the proper equipment!
  • This may include gloves, safety glasses, masks,
    respirator, work clothes or any other type of
    protective gear, depending on the type of
    chemicals you are using. Keep all equipment
    clean and report any damage.

42
Protect your eyes!
  • When you are working with hazardous materials
    that your are spraying,that give out vapors, or
    that could splash, wear safety glasses, goggles,
    and face shields.

43
Protect your eyes!
  • If you do get chemicals on your eyes, wash them
    immediately with water for about 15 minutes with
    your eyelids open.

44
Protect your skin and body!
  • Wear the appropriate gloves, protective aprons,
    and clothing when working with materials that can
    burn or irritate the exposed areas of your skin.

45
Protect your skin and body!
  • Some materials may not burn you, but they can be
    poisonous if absorbed into the skin. If you do
    splash some on you, wash immediately with soap
    and water, and rinse with plenty of water.

46
Protect your skin and body!
  • Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating,
    drinking, smoking, applying makeup, or handling
    contact lenses when working with a chemical
    substance of any type.

47
Protect your skin and body!
  • Your body could be exposed through cuts on your
    skin. Wear protective gloves and clothing when
    working around sharp objects, or when cleaning
    broken glass. Immediately wash and bandage any
    cuts.

48
Protect your lungs!
  • Dangerous vapors, dust, and spray from some
    materials can contaminate the air you breathe and
    damage your lungs, or poison you.

49
Protect your lungs!
  • Always make sure you have plenty of ventilation
    in the work area. If you feel the slightest
    amount of dizziness or nausea, get out into the
    fresh air and report the incident immediately to
    your supervisor. Use protective equipment!

50
Protect yourself from accidental swallowing of
toxic chemicals!
  • It can happen easier than you may think. If a
    chemical gets on your food, or if you dont wash
    your hands before eating, you could be
    contaminated.

51
Protect yourself from accidental swallowing of
toxic chemicals!
  • If you know someone swallowed a chemical, call a
    doctor immediately. Do not try to make them
    vomit unless you are told to do so by a
    professional!

52
QUIZ
  • Part Three

53
QUESTION 5
  • If someone swallows a chemical, immediately make
    him/her vomit, then call a doctor.
  • True
  • False

54
QUESTION 6
  • If you feel dizzy or nauseous while working with
    a chemical get out into the fresh air and report
    the incident.
  • True
  • False

55
Part Four
  • How to be safe while using chemicals.
  • How to store chemicals
  • How to pour and mix chemicals
  • How to clean up and dispose of chemicals

56
Storage
  • Make sure chemicals are stored in an appropriate
    container.
  • The container must have a label on it.
  • The container must have a tight cap or lid on it.
  • The container must not leak.

57
Storage
  • Store the chemical on the bottom shelf. Never
    store it at or above eye level where it can fall
    or spill on someone.

58
Storage
  • Store the chemical on the bottom shelf. Never
    store it at or above eye level where it can fall
    or spill on someone.
  • The storage area must be cool and dry, away from
    heat, water, and direct sunlight. This is
    especially true for flammable materials and
    aerosol containers. Direct sunlight or heat can
    cause a fire or an explosion.

59
Storage
  • Store the chemical in a separate area, away from
    food.
  • Make sure the area is well ventilated in order to
    prevent the build up of vapors. This is
    especially important when dealing with flammables.

60
Pouring and Mixing
  • Before you pour and mix any chemical know and
    follow the instructions on the label. Also make
    sure that you are wearing the right protective
    equipment before you start.

61
Pouring and Mixing
  • Some of the products you will use come in a
    concentrate form, liquid, or powder. You will
    need to mix these products with water before you
    can use them. Concentrated chemicals are always
    more dangerous before they are diluted in water,
    so be careful.

62
Pouring and Mixing
  • In general the most important rule to remember
    about pouring and mixing is always slowly pour
    the chemical product into the water to dilute it.

63
Pouring and Mixing
  • Be aware that some chemicals should never be
    mixed with each other because they produce deadly
    gases, for example you should never mix ammonia
    and chlorine (bleach).

64
Clean Up and Disposal
  • The MSDS has instructions on how to clean up
    spills, leaks, and how to dispose of hazardous
    waste. Throughout the United States there are
    laws that determine the appropriate disposal of
    hazardous waste.

65
Clean Up and Disposal
  • The general rule is if you dont know what a
    spill is, find out before you pour it down the
    drain or put it in the trash. Your manager will
    have set procedures to dispose of chemicals.
    This information can also be found on the MSDS.

66
QUIZ
  • Part Four

67
QUESTION 7
  • Concentrate chemicals are always more dangerous
    before they are diluted in water.
  • True
  • False

68
QUESTION 8
  • If you dont know what a chemical spill is, pour
    it down the drain or put it in the trash
    immediately.
  • True
  • False

69
Part Five
  • No matter how well prepared or well trained you
    and your co-workers are, there will always be
    situations that are not routine. The best way to
    handle these circumstances is to have some set
    guidelines to be used in all emergencies.

70
Handling Emergencies
  • Call for help! This is the first, and likely the
    most important step, because if you do not know
    what to do next, someone else will. Alert others
    around you. Make sure you know where emergency
    phone numbers are listed. Know whom to call in
    case of an emergency

71
Handling Emergencies
  • Protect Life! Make sure you know where first aid
    equipment, fire extinguishers, and emergency
    exits are located. Clear the individual of any
    further danger. Become familiar with the MSDS,
    and know which section instructs employees on how
    to handle an emergency.

72
Handling Emergencies
  • Control the danger! Take action to control the
    danger if you can. If a fire or explosion takes
    place, follow your facilitys safety procedures.

73
Handling Emergencies
  • If you can put the fire out safely, do so. Make
    sure to use the correct fire extinguisher and aim
    for the base of the fire.

74
Handling Emergencies
  • Assist when help comes! If the fire department
    or other emergency personnel is contacted, clear
    the area, warn others, and wait for help to come.
    Provide as much information as possible about
    the event.

75
Chemical Safety
  • In short, always remember to treat chemicals with
    respect. Some chemicals can be deadly
    therefore, not taking the handling of chemicals
    seriously can have fatal consequences. Remember
    to always read the label, check the MSDS, wear
    protective equipment, and ask for help if you
    dont know. With common sense and training, we
    will all go home safely.

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QUIZ
  • Part Five

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QUESTION 9
  • The first and most important step is to call for
    help and alert others around you of the
    situation.
  • True
  • False

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QUESTION 10
  • Always read the label, check the MSDS, wear
    protective equipment, and ask if you dont know!
  • True
  • False

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