HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

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1 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM San Joaquin Delta College Revised 07/02/17

2 . INTRODUCTION

3 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE To establish procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical substances at San Joaquin Delta College.

4 INTRODUCTION REGULATORY REFERENCE Federal OSHA 29 CFR (General Industry) and 29 CFR (Construction Industry) call for the a hazard communication program when employees may be exposed to any chemical in the workplace under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency. California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) found in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8CCR), Section 5194 to align with Federal OSHA.

5 INTRODUCTION WHAT IS PROPOSITION 65? Proposition 65 requires the State to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list must be updated at least once a year. Proposition 65 s warning requirement has provided an incentive for manufacturers to remove listed chemicals from their products

6 INTRODUCTION PROPOSITION 65 Requires businesses to provide a clear and reasonable warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a listed chemical. Can be given by: 1. Labeling a consumer product, 2. Posting signs at the workplace, 3. Distributing notices, or 4. Publishing notices in a newspaper. W A R N I N G DETECTABLE AMOUNTS OF CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM MAY BE FOUND IN THIS FACILITY Once a chemical is listed, businesses have 12 months to comply with warning requirements.

7 INTRODUCTION PROGRAM COMPONENTS 1. Key personnel responsible for the program 2. Location of chemical inventory and SDS s 3. Methods used to obtain and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS s) 4. Workplace labeling system 5. Methods used to inform and train employees 6. Methods used to provide the employees of other employers on-site access to SDS s and inform safety measures that need to be taken. 7. Records will be maintained.

8 . RESPONSIBILITIES

9 RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY 1. Reviewing the potential hazards and safe use of Chemicals. 2. Obtaining updates to Prop 65 s chemicals list and provide to the affected employees. 3. Maintaining a list of all hazardous chemicals and a master file of SDS s. 4. Ensuring that all containers are labeled, tagged or marked properly. 5. Providing new-hire and annual training for employees. 6. Maintaining training records.

10 RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY 7. Monitoring concentrations of hazardous chemicals in the work environment. 8. Selecting and training to care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 9. Directing the cleanup and disposal operations of the spill control team. 10. Identifying hazardous chemicals used in non-routine tasks 11. Informing outside contractors about potential hazards. 12. Reviewing the effectiveness of the hazard communication program.

11 RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF THE PURCHASING AGENT 1. Contacting chemical manufacturers and/or distributors to obtain SDS s and secondary labels for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace. 2. SDS s for new products or updated SDS s for existing products will be obtained by the purchasing agent and forwarded to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will then update the master file with new and/or updated SDS s

12 RESPONSIBILITIES SHIPPING AND RECEIVING DEPARTMENT 1) Review incoming materials to verify correct labeling for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace, ensuring that all containers are labeled, tagged or marked properly before leaving your area. 2) Holding hazardous chemicals in the receiving area until receipt of the SDS for the product.

13 RESPONSIBILITIES EMPLOYEE 1. Identifying hazards before starting a job. 2. Reading and understanding container labels and SDS s. 3. Notifying the supervisor of missing or damaged containers. 4. Using controls and/or personal protective equipment to minimize exposure. 5. Following company instructions and warnings pertaining to chemical storage, usage and handling 6. Properly caring for personal protective equipment. 7. Participate in training.

14 . OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS

15 OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will inform contractors of the workplace labeling system and the availability and location of SDS s for any chemical to which contractors employees may be exposed while performing their work. Contractors are required to furnish copy of their Hazard Communication Program and training documentation prior to beginning work.

16 OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS The contractors will be required to inform the Office of Environmental Health & Safety of: 1. Hazardous chemicals that employees may be exposed to. 2. Engineering or work practice control measures to be employed by the contractor. 3. Personal protective equipment to be worn. 4. Other precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect their employees. 5. Methods to be used to inform their employees and other individuals of potentially hazardous products.

17 . HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INVENTORY

18 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INVENTORY Copies of the chemical inventory list are available in the office of Environmental Health & Safety. 1. This list will contain the product identifier that is referenced on the SDS and the location or work area where the chemical is used. 2. This list shall be updated annually and/or whenever a new chemical is introduced to the workplace.

19 . EMPLOYEE TRAINING

20 EMPLOYEE TRAINING Employees will receive the following training prior to exposure to hazardous chemicals and when new chemical hazards are introduced to their work area: 1. Requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2. Operations in the work area where hazardous chemicals are present. 3. Location and availability of the Hazard Communication Program (HCP), Chemical Inventory List (CIL) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 4. Explanation of the SDS, including how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information

21 EMPLOYEE TRAINING 5. Methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 6. Physical, and health hazards in the work area. 7. Measures employees can take to protect themselves from hazards, such as appropriate controls, work practices, emergency and spill cleanup procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. 8. Explanation of the labels received on shipped containers. 9. Explanation of the workplace labeling system.

22 NON-ROUTINE TASK The Office of Environmental Health & Safety, the Safety Coordinator and the immediate supervisor are responsible for ensuring the employee performing a non-routine task is adequately trained on any hazards associated with the non-routine task. Employees share in this responsibility by ensuring that their immediate supervisor knows that the non-routine task will be performed. Special work permits may be required for the performance of certain nonroutine tasks.

23 . LABELS AND OTHER FORMS OF WARNING

24 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING

25 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING Workplace labels or other forms of warning will be: 1. Legible, 2. Written in English, 3. Prominently displayed on the container or, 4. Readily available in the work area throughout each work shift. If employees speak languages other than English, the information in the other language(s) may be added to the material presented as long as the information is presented in English as well.

26 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING Original Container Label Each container of hazardous chemicals received from the chemical manufacturer will be labeled with the following information: 1. Product identifier 2. Signal word 3. Hazard statement(s) 4. Pictogram(s) 5. Precautionary statement(s) 6. Name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party

27 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING Labels For Secondary Container When a chemical is transferred from the original container to a portable or secondary container, the container will be labeled, tagged or marked with the following information: 1. Product identifier 2. Signal word 3. Hazard statement(s) 4. Pictogram(s) 5. Precautionary statement(s)

28 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING LABELS FOR STATIONARY PROCESS CONTAINERS Signs, placards, process sheets, batch tickets, operating procedures or other such written materials may be used in lieu of affixing labels to individual, stationary process containers.

29 LABELS AND OTHER FORMS WARNING LABELS FOR ENTIRE AREA Where an area may have a hazardous chemical in the atmosphere (e.g., where extensive welding occurs), the entire area will be labeled with a warning placard.

30 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER PRODUCT IDENTIFIER 1. This can be (but is not limited to) the chemical name, code number or batch number. 2. The same product identifier must be both on the label and in Section 1 of the SDS (Identification).

31 SIGNAL WORD S DANGER or WARNING 1. There are only two signal words, Danger and Warning. 2. Within a specific hazard class, Danger is used for the more severe hazards and Warning is used for the less severe hazards. 3. There will only be one signal word on the label no matter how many hazards a chemical may have. 4. If one of the hazards warrants a Danger signal word and another warrants the signal word Warning, then only Danger should appear on the label.

32 HAZARD STATEMENT A hazard statement describes the nature of the hazards of a hazardous product. All of the applicable hazard statements must appear on the label. For example: Causes damage to kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure when absorbed through the skin. Hazard statements may be combined where appropriate to reduce redundancies and improve readability.

33 PICTOGRAMS Flame Over Circle Gas Cylinder Skull and Crossbones Oxidizers Gases Under Pressure Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

34 PICTOGRAMS Health Hazard Corrosion Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Skin Corrosion Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals

35 PICTOGRAM Exclamation Mark Irritant (skin and eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory) Exploding Bomb Explosives Self-Reactive Organic Peroxides

36 Flame PICTOGRAM Flammables Pyrophoric Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Relatives Organic Peroxides Environment (Non-Mandatory) Aquatic Toxicity

37 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT A precautionary statement 1. Describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure or improper storage of a hazardous product. 2. Explains how to quickly locate information on first aid.

38 . SAFETY DATA SHEETS

39 SAFETY DATA SHEETS SDS MAINTENANCE The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will maintain the master file of all original SDS. Hard copies of the master file will be located in the office of Environmental Health & Safety. SDS will be: 1. Readily accessible during each work shift to employees. 2. Maintained for each hazardous chemical at Delta College. 3. Obtained from the chemical manufacturer, importer, distributor. 4. Will be the same name as that listed on the chemical inventory list.

40 SAFETY DATA SHEETS NEW OR UPDATED SDS SDS s for new products or updated SDS s for existing products will be obtained by the purchasing agent and forwarded to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety who will then update the master file.

41 SAFETY DATA SHEETS PROBLEMS OBTAINING SDS If problems arise in obtaining an SDS a call will be made by the purchasing agent to request an SDS and to verify that the SDS has been sent. The phone call will be logged and a letter will be sent the same day. A written record of all efforts to obtain SDS s will be maintained. If these efforts fail to produce an SDS, the local OSHA office will be contacted for assistance.

42 MINIMUM INFORMATION FOR AN SDS (MSDS) (SECTION 8) The information in the SDS should be presented using the following 16 headings in the order given below. 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-aid measures 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information.

43 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 1 Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier 1. GHS product identifier. 2. Other means of identification (product code). 3. Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use. 4. Supplier s details (including name, address, phone number etc). 5. Emergency phone number.

44 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 2 Hazards identification 1. Classification of the substance/mixture and any national or regional information. 2. Label elements, including precautionary statements. 3. Other hazards which do not result in classification (e.g. dust explosion hazard). 4. Hazard symbols (pictograms).

45 SECTION 3 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS Composition/information on Ingredients Substance 1. Chemical identity. 2. Common name, synonyms, etc. 3. CAS number 4. Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which contribute to the classification of the substance mixture 5. The chemical identity and concentration or on centration ranges of all ingredients which are hazardous and are present above their cut-off levels.

46 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 4 First aid measures 1. Description of necessary measures, subdivided according to the different routes of exposure, i.e. inhalation, skin and eye contact and ingestion. 2. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed. 3. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary.

47 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures 1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media. 2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g. nature of any hazardous combustion products). 3. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters.

48 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 6 Accidental release measures 1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. 2. Environmental precautions. 3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

49 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 7 Handling and storage 1. Precautions for safe handling. 2. Conditions for safe storage, Including Any Incompatibilities.

50 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 8 Exposure controls/personal protection. 1. Control parameters e.g. occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values. 2. Appropriate engineering controls. 3. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment.

51 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties Appearance. Odour. Odour threshold. PH. Melting point/freezing point. Initial boiling point and boiling range. Flash point. Evaporation rate. Flammability (solid, gas). Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits. Vapour pressure. Vapour density. Relative density. Solubility(ies). Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water. Auto-ignition temperature. Decomposition temperature.

52 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity 1. Chemical stability. 2. Possibility of hazardous reactions. 3. Conditions to avoid (e.g. static discharge, shock or vibration). 4. Incompatible materials. 5. Hazardous decomposition products.

53 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 11 Toxicological information 1. Information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye) 2. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics 3. Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from exposure 4. Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity estimates)

54 SECTION 12 Ecological information 1. Eco-toxicity (aquatic and terrestrial). 2. Persistence and degradability. 3. Bio-accumulative potential. 4. Mobility in soil. 5. Other adverse effects. INFORMATION FOR AN SDS

55 SECTION 13 Disposal considerations INFORMATION FOR AN SDS Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated packaging.

56 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 14 Transport information 1. UN number. 2. UN Proper shipping name. 3. Transport Hazard class(es). 4. Packing group, if applicable. 5. Marine pollutant (Yes/No). 6. Special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their premises.

57 INFORMATION FOR AN SDS SECTION 15 Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question. SECTION 16 Other information Other information including; information on preparation and revision of the SDS.

58 . RECORD KEEPING

59 RECORD KEEPING Records pertaining to the hazard communication program will be maintained by the office of Environmental Health & Safety. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will keep the following records: 1. Chemical inventory list 2. Hazardous material reviews 3. Copies of phone call logs and letters requesting SDS s 4. Employee training records 5. Warnings issued to employees for not following the hazard communication program