PENNSAFE PENNSYLVANIA WORKER & COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW PRESENTERS: Barb Dychala Eric Hoffman THE ACT Purpose of the Act To ensure that communication of information regarding the specific hazards of chemicals in the workplace is transmitted to employees To increase awareness of the hazards of these chemicals so employees know how to properly protect themselves and work safely with chemicals Conduct an inventory of chemicals in the workplace and annually complete the Hazardous Substance Survey Form () by April 1 Collect and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous substances Post the Employee Workplace Notice Post the in the workplace Make MSDSs accessible to employees in their work areas Maintain Work Area Lists of chemicals Ensure proper labeling of chemical containers in the workplace Conduct and document Right to Know training (Initial and Annual) Provide access to Health and Exposure Records (same as OSHA 1910.1200) You have a right to know: 1. Your rights under the Act Review the Employee Workplace Notice 2. The identity of hazardous substances Review the Check product labels 3. Specific information about the substances with which you work Review MSDSs 1
You have a right to : 1. Refuse to work with a specific hazardous substance under the following conditions: a. When you have requested a MSDS that is in your employer s possession but has not been provided to you within 5 working days of your written request OR b. You have requested a MSDS that your employer does not have and your employer has not taken the proper steps to obtain the requested MSDS You have a right to : 1. Training in the workplace At least once a year if you use, handle or are exposed to hazardous substances Additional training if: you are exposed to new hazards you are reassigned to another work area with different hazards your employer receives new information about hazardous substances in your work area You have a right to: 1. Protection of your rights under the Act The Law protects you from being disciplined, discharged or discriminated against if you: Request information under the Act File a complaint Assist with an inspection by Labor & Industry Properly refuse to work with a hazardous substance Exercise your rights under this Act MSDS Documents prepared by chemical manufacturers, suppliers, distributors that contain specific information about the product including: Specific Chemical Ingredients (CAS#) Physical Hazards Health Hazards Routes of Exposure Precautions for safe handling and use Emergency and First Aid procedures MSDS LABELING Labels All containers of chemicals must be properly labeled with the following: Identity of Substance Hazard Warning Name, Address and Phone Number of Manufacturer, Supplier or Distributor Must be able to cross reference labels to product MSDS 2
LABELING Examples of Hazard Warning Labels NFPA 704 ASTM Safety Alert Pictorial Chart ANSI Precautionary Labeling HMIS List of all hazardous, special and environmental hazards found in the workplace with identifying CAS Numbers Must be updated at least annually by April 1 st. Must be posted in the workplace Special Hazardous Substance Designated by the Department because of its toxicity, tumorigenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, flammability, explosiveness, corrosivity or reactivity poses a special hazard to health and safety BENZENE 71-43-2 Environmental Hazard Substance, emission or discharge determined by the Department to be hazardous and because of its particular or extreme properties, poses a danger if released into the environment LEAD 1335-32-6 Health & Exposure Records Cross reference product MSDSs with Department s Hazardous Substance Check CAS Numbers checks CAS numbers will only allow reporting of PA regulated hazardous substances Employees must be informed annually on the Health and Exposure Records Policy Policy must include: Information regarding the existence, location and availability of any pertinent health and exposure records related to your employment The person responsible for maintaining and providing access to these records Each employee s right of access to these records 3
Health & Exposure Records Employee Access to Health and Exposure Records: Usually within 15 working days Retention of Health and Exposure Records: At least 30 years Some medical records must be kept for duration of employment plus 30 years Same basic requirements as the federal OSHA Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1020 Complete electronically Password protected Reports only regulated substances Help screen HSL (Chemical Abstract List) window PA-identification numbers (if no CAS#) Print Online version for posting in the workplace Saves data for future report years Add, edit, delete products & chemical ingredients multiple work sessions Email notifications from PENNSAFE Easy to use 4
QUESTIONS Are there any questions? FOR MORE INFO 155 E Labor and Industry Building 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, PA 17121 717-783-2071 1-888-SAFE-422 http://www.dli.state.pa.us Bureau of PENNSAFE 1-888-SAFE-422 717-783-2071 www.dli.state.pa.us bdychala@state.pa.us erhoffman@state.pa.us 5