csp’s hazard communication program complies with osha ◦ the general classification of hazardous...

Hazards Communication Standard

CSP’s Hazard Communication Program complies with Osha◦ The general classification of hazardous material includes

9 Hazard Classes:1. Explosives2. Gases3. Flammable & Combustible liquids4. Flammable solid, spontaneously combustible, Dangerous

when wet5. Oxidizers6. Poisonous7. Radioactive8. Corrosives9. Miscellaneous


CSP’s Hazard Communication Program complies with Osha’s HCS by communication to employees the hazards associated with materials used and produced in day to day operation.

The program complements the Hazwooper 24 hour course that each employee must complete before initiating activities in the CSP plant

The main aspects covered in this presentation are:◦ Hazardous materials classification◦ NFPA 704 signs◦ Globally Harmonized System – GHS-; MSDS vs SDS◦ DOT Transportation information, identification and

responsibilities


The general classification of hazardous material includes 9 Hazard Classes:1. Explosives2. Gases3. Flammable & Combustible liquids4. Flammable solid, spontaneously combustible,

Dangerous when wet5. Oxidizers6. Poisonous7. Radioactive8. Corrosives9. Miscellaneous

Hazard Communication Program

Hazardous materials found in CSP’s day to day operations:◦ Gases:

Chlorine, Nitrogen, Natural gas, Propane◦ Flammable & Combustible liquids

Diesel Fuel, Inhibitors◦ Oxidizers

Hypochlorite◦ Poisonous

Chlorine◦ Corrosives

Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic soda◦ Miscellaneous

Citric Acid, Compressed Air,

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Maintaining a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for every

hazardous chemical and making them available to employees as

part of OSHA’s Hazards Communication Standard’s Right-to-Know

provisions –.

The provision says that employees have the right to know about

the chemicals to which they are exposed – is one of five key

responsibilities employers have under the HCS


Based on the MSDS provisions in HazCom 1994, there are

currently a number of different MSDS styles and formats in use in

the United States, the most common being the 8 section OSHA

MSDS and the 16 section ANSI standard MSDS.

OSHA’s adoption of GHS via HazCom 2012, mandates the use of a

single GHS format for safety data sheets, a format which features

16 sections in a strict ordering.


“Will we have to have two safety data sheet libraries – one for

MSDSs and one for SDSs?”

The answer is no.

During the transition to HazCom 2012, we will have a mix of non-

GHS formatted and GHS formatted safety data sheets until the

transition is complete and chemical manufacturers have

reclassified all of their chemicals using GHS criteria.

The transition must be completed before June 2016

The 16 sections are as follows:


1. Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or

distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone

number; recommended use; restrictions on use.

2. Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the

chemical; required label elements.

3. Composition/information on ingredients includes

information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims.

4. First-aid measures includes important symptoms/ effects,

acute, delayed; required treatment.


5. Fire-fighting measures lists suitable extinguishing

techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire.

6. Accidental release measures lists emergency procedures;

protective equipment; proper methods of containment and

cleanup.

7. Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and

storage, including incompatibilities.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection lists OSHA's

Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); Threshold Limit Values (TLVs);

appropriate engineering controls; personal protective equipment

(PPE).


Section 9, Physical and chemical properties lists the

chemical's characteristics.

Section 10, Stability and reactivity lists chemical stability and

possibility of hazardous reactions.

Section 11, Toxicological information includes routes of

exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical

measures of toxicity.


Section 12, Ecological information*

Section 13, Disposal considerations*

Section 14, Transport information*

Section 15, Regulatory information*

Section 16, Other information, includes the date of

preparation or last revision.

Hazardous Material Chlorine

Oxidizer, Poisonous, Corrosive

◦ NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=4, FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0

◦ EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: COLOR: yellow or green PHYSICAL FORM: gas ODOR: distinct odor, irritating odor

Hazardous Material Chlorine

o POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns, chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, hyperactivity, emotional disturbances, bluish skin color, lung damage, death

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns, skin disorders, lack of sense of smell, lung damage

◦ SKIN CONTACT: SHORT or LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns

◦ EYE CONTACT: SHORT or LONGTERM EXPOSURE: burns

Hazardous MaterialChlorine

◦ INGESTION: SHORT or LONG TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of

harmful amounts is unlikely

◦ FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. Oxidizer. May ignite or explode on contact with combustible

materials.

◦ EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: water

Hazardous MaterialNitrogen

Simple asphyxiant by oxygen displacement

◦ NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=3, FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0

◦ Appearance: Colorless

◦ Physical State: gas

◦ Odor: Odorless


◦ Main Routes of Exposure: Inhalation Acute Toxicity Chronic Effects: None known Aggravated Medic al Conditions: None known.

◦ FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact

None required for gas. If frostbite is suspected, flush eyes with cool water for 15 minutes and obtain immediate medical attention.

Hazardous Material Nitrogen

Skin Contact◦ For suspected frostbite, remove contaminated clothing and flush

affected areas with lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Seek medical assistance

Inhalation◦ Medical assistance is mandatory in all cases of inhalation

overexposure.◦ Rescue personnel requires self-contained breathing apparatus. ◦ Conscious victims should be assisted to an uncontaminated

area and inhale fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.

◦ Unconscious victims should be moved to an uncontaminated area and, as necessary, given artificial resuscitation and supplemental oxygen.


Nitrogen:

◦ Exposure to oxygen-deficient atmosphere (<19.5%) may cause

dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, excess salivation,

diminished mental alertness, loss of consciousness and death.

◦ Exposure to atmospheres containing 8-10% or less oxygen will

bring about unconsciousness without warning and so quickly

that the individuals cannot help or protect themselves. Lack of

sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death.

◦ Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure

Hazardous MaterialNatural Gas

◦ NFPA Rating: HEALTH=1, FIRE=4, REACTIVITY=0

◦ Appearance: Colorless gas

◦ Physical state: Gas Compressed

◦ Odor, Odorless to slightly sweet

◦ Hazard Statement:

Extremely flammable gas, Compressed gas may explode if

heated, May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, hot surfaces. No

smoking.

Hazardous MaterialNatural Gas

First Aid:◦ Inhalation:

Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if discomfort continues

◦ Skin Contact: Frostbite: Do not remove clothes, but flush with copious

amounts of lukewarm water. ◦ Eye Contact:

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 min. Get medical attention

◦ Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely

Hazardous Material Propane

◦ NFPA Ratings: HEALTH=2, FIRE=4, REACTIVITY=0

◦ Appearance: Colorless gas◦ Physical state: Gas Compressed◦ Odor, Odorless to slightly sweet

◦ Eye Contact: Direct contact with liquid propane can result in eye burns

◦ Skin Contact Direct contact with liquid propane can result in skin burns

Hazardous MaterialPropane

◦ Inhalation: This product is classified as a simple asphyxiant. High vapor concentrations may produce a reversible

central nervous system depression (anesthesia). Higher concentrations may produce asphyxiation.

◦ Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely

Hazardous MaterialCompressed Air

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: High pressure gas, may accelerate combustion.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION: ◦ INHALATION:

At atmospheric pressure air has no adverse health effects.

◦ EYE, Skin, Ingestion: Not Applicable.

Flammable and Combustible LiquidsDiesel

CSP uses Diesel in the emergency power generator

◦ Combustible liquid; vapor may cause flash fire.

◦ Harmful or fatal if swallowed

◦ Can cause eye, skin or respiratory tract irritation.

◦ May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

◦ Overexposure can cause central nervous system (CNS),

depression and/or other target organ effects.

◦ Possible Cancer Hazard

◦ Harmful to aquatic organisms.

Flammable & Combustible liquidsDiesel

Eye Contact

◦ This material can cause eye irritation with tearing,

redness, or a stinging or burning feeling.

◦ Further, it can cause swelling of the eyes with blurred

vision. Effects may become serious with repeated contact Skin Contact

◦ Symptoms include redness, itching, and burning.

◦ It can be absorbed by the skin and produce central

nervous system depression (headache, nausea, fatigue

and/or other symptoms including unconsciousness).


Skin Contact◦ If the skin is damaged, absorption increases.◦ Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause

severe dermatitis and/or more serious skin disorders.

◦ Chronic symptoms may include drying, swelling, scaling, blistering, cracking, and/or severe tissue damage


Ingestion

◦ If swallowed, may irritate the mouth, throat, and esophagus.

◦ It can be absorbed into the blood stream through the stomach.

Symptoms may include a burning sensation of the mouth and

esophagus, nausea and vomiting. It can cause central nervous

system effects characterized by dizziness, staggering,

drowsiness, delirium and/or loss of consciousness.

◦ Because of the low viscosity, it can enter the lungs directly

by aspiration during swallowing or subsequent vomiting.

◦ Aspiration of a small amount of liquid can cause severe

lung damage and/or death.


FIRST AID MEASURES

◦ Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. If victim is not breathing,

immediately begin rescue breathing.

If breathing is difficult, 100 percent humidified oxygen should be administered by a qualified individual.

Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the affected individual warm and at rest


Eye Contact, First Aid Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush eyes with

water for at least 15 minutes while occasionally lifting and lowering eyelids.

Do not use eye ointment unless directed to by a physician.

Seek medical attention if irritation or pain persists. Skin Contact

Remove contaminated shoes and clothing. Flush affected area with large amounts of water. If skin surface is damaged, seek medical attention. Do not use ointments. If skin surface is not damaged,

clean affected area thoroughly with mild soap and water.


Ingestion, First Aid◦ Do not induce vomiting. If spontaneous vomiting is about

to occur, place victim’s head below knees. ◦ If victim is drowsy or unconscious, place on the left side

with head down. ◦ Never give anything by mouth to a person who is not fully

conscious. ◦ Do not leave victim unattended.◦ Seek medical attention immediately

Flammable & Combustible liquidsAdditives

Additives: ◦ As of Oct 2014 CSP handles the following types of

additives for customers buying Hydrochloric Acid :

Citric Acid, Powder diluted in water (See Miscellaneous at the end of this presentation)

Corrosion inhibitor T-HIB AI 5250

Ecopol-FEAC

Econo-CI300


Inhibitor T-HIB AI 250 Econo – C 1300

◦ NFPA Hazard: Health: 2; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 0

Hazards:◦ Highly flammable.◦ Eye contact:

Corrosive, causes burns, pain, watering and redness

◦ Skin contact:

Corrosive to skin, causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes

pain or irritation, redness, dryness, cracking and blistering



◦ Inhalation:

Toxic by inhalation. Can cause central nervous system depression, May

cause respiratory tract irritation, nausea or vomiting, coughing,

headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, vertigo and unconsciousness.

First Aid Measures◦ Eyes:

Get medical attention immediately. Flush eyes continuously with

lukewarm water, gently flowing water for at least 15 min while holding

the eye lids open.

Flammable & Combustible liquidsInhibitor T-HIB AI 250


◦ Skin:

wash affected area with soap and water for at least

15 min. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical

attention

◦ Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing

is irregular, or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial

respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight

clothing, and get medical attention.

Flammable & Combustible liquidsInhibitor T-HIB AI 205


◦ Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless

directed to do so by medical personnel. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical help.

Fire Fighting◦ Extinguishing Media

Fire can be extinguished using: Water spray, fog or mist. Alcohol resistant foam. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.

◦ Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use supplied air respirator if substance is involved in a fire.

Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.

Hazardous MaterialSodium Hypochlorite

Oxydizers NFPA Rating: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 reactivity 0

Health Hazards:

Prolonged skin contact may cause:

Dermatitis (rash).

Red, dry, itching skin.

Prolonged eyes exposure may cause:

Eye damage.


Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure◦ Inhalation

Severely irritating or corrosive. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms may be delayed

◦ Skin: Severely irritating or corrosive. Symptoms may include

redness, blistering, pain and swelling. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

◦ Eyes Severely irritating or corrosive. May cause irreversible eye

damage. Symptoms may include severe pain, blurred vision, redness and corrosive damage.

◦ Ingestion : Severely irritating or corrosive. Symptoms may include severe

abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.


Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure◦ Skin

Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching

◦ Eyes Prolonged exposure may cause eye damage.

Severely irritating or corrosive. May cause irreversible eye damage. Symptoms may include Severe pain, blurred vision, redness and corrosive damage

Hazardous MaterialSodium hypochlorite

First Aid Measures

◦ Inhalation:

Immediately remove person to fresh air. If breathing has

stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen by qualified medical personnel only. Obtain medical

attention immediately.

◦ Skin contact

Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush

affected skin with gently flowing lukewarm water for at least

20 minutes. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse, or

discard. Obtain medical attention immediately.


First Aid Measures

◦ Eye Contact

Flush eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 20

minutes, holding eyelids open to ensure complete flushing.

Obtain medical attention immediately.

◦ Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. If conscious, give the victim plenty of

water to drink. Obtain medical attention immediately..

Symptoms may include severe abdominal pain, nausea and

vomiting.

Hazardous MaterialSodium hypochlorite

Transportation Information DOT UN number UN1791 UN proper shipping name Hypochlorite Solution Class 8 Transport hazard class(es)

◦ Subsidiary risk -◦ Packing group III

Hazardous MaterialHydrochloric Acid

Corrosive NFPA: Health: 3, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 1

◦ Hazard statement

May be corrosive to metals.

Harmful if swallowed.

Causes severe skin burns

Causes serious eye damage.

Toxic if inhaled.

May cause respiratory irritation.


First-aid measures

◦ Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if

needed. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled

the substance.

Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask

equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory

medical device. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.


First-aid measures

◦ Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin

with water/shower. Call a physician or poison control center

immediately. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician.

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

◦ Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present . Continue rinsing.

Call a physician or poison control center immediately.


Hydrochloric Acid First-aid measures

◦ Ingestion

Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse

mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head

low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.

◦ Most important symptoms/effects, acute and

delayed

Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes

serious eye damage. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing,

redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage

including blindness could result.


TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT UN number UN1789 UN proper shipping name Hydrochloric Acid Class 8 Transport hazard class(es)

◦ Subsidiary risk -◦ Packing group II

Hazardous MaterialCaustic soda

Caustic Soda NFPA: Health: 3, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 1

Hazards Overview◦ Clear liquid. Odorless.◦ DANGER! Corrosive liquid. ◦ Causes severe skin and eye irritation, possible burns on prolonged

contact. ◦ May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. ◦ Inhalation may cause respiratory tract burns. ◦ Harmful if swallowed. May cause chemical burns of the mouth, throat,

esophagus and stomach.

Hazardous MaterialCaustic Soda

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure:◦ Skin

Severely irritating or corrosive. Symptoms may include redness, blistering, pain and swelling. May be

harmful if absorbed through the skin.◦ Eyes

Severely irritating or corrosive. May cause irreversible eye damage. Symptoms may include severe pain, blurred vision, redness and corrosive damage.

◦ Ingestion : Severely irritating or corrosive. Symptoms may

include severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.


Inhalation: ◦ Severely irritating or corrosive. Could result in

pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms of pulmonary edema (chest pain, shortness of breath) may be delayed.


TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT UN number UN1824 UN proper shipping name Hydrochloric Acid Class 8 Transport hazard class(es)

◦ Subsidiary risk -◦ Packing group II

Hazardous MaterialMiscelaneous

CSP uses a great number of substances in day to day activities.

The substances used in largest volumes have been described above.

Other substance included here is citric acid, discussed below.

For substances used in small quantities during lab analysis, refer to the SDS or MSDS for details.

MiscelaneousAdditives

Ecopol – FEAC Citric Acid Solution

◦ Hazard Overview: Danger! Corrosive liquid. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe burns to all areas of contact. Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause lung and tooth damage. Immediately wash areas of contact with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes. If ingested, give large quantity of water. Do not

induce vomiting.



◦ Eye Contact:

May cause severe eye damage followed by loss of sight. Vapors may cause

watering and irritation.

◦ Inhalation:

Vapors may damage the lining of the nose, throat and lungs.

◦ Skin Contact:

May cause serious damage to the skin. Redness, pain, burns.

◦ Ingestion:

Can cause injury leading to sore throat, vomiting and death.



◦ Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:

Repeated exposures may cause erosion of exposed front

teeth, darkening of skin and chronic inflammation of the nose,

throat and bronchial tubes. ◦ First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15

minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.



◦ Skin Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a

physician if irritation develops. ◦ Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantity of water. Call a physician immediately.

Fire Fighting Measures

◦ Extinguishing Media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon

dioxide . Water spray can be used to dilute spills to non-

flammable mixtures.



◦ Fire & Explosion Hazards:

Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits.

Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Vapors can flow along surfaces to

distant ignition source and flash back. Reacts with most metals to produce

hydrogen gas, which can form explosive mixture with air

Hazardous MaterialPlacards

Interpretation UN/NA numbers (the four digit number) found on bulk placards

refer to specific chemicals or groups of chemicals and are

assigned by the United Nations and/or the United States

Department of Transportation.

The Online USDOT 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook will help

you find out what the four digit numbers you see on placards

mean. Placard Placement requirement

Placards are required to be posted on all four sides of a “bulk

container” (rail car, truck, intermodal container). Four placards

total

http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/

http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/erg/

Hazardous MaterialPlacards

Colors Red indicates flammable, Green indicates nonflammable, yellow indicates oxidizer, Blue indicates dangerous when wet, White indicates inhalation hazard and poison, black and white indicates corrosive (acid and caustic), Red and white, flammable solid, spontaneously

combustible, Depending on the color pattern on the placard, white and

yellow indicates radiation or radioactive, Orange indicates explosives, White with black stripes, miscellaneous hazardous

materials, A red and white miscellaneous placard may say

“dangerous” on it.

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