Hazard Communication Program: Chemical Safety Manual OSHA 1910.1200 This manual serves as the Chemical Hazard Program for Messiah University’s Grantham campus, Bowmansdale facility, and Winding Hill facility. Annual Review September 2021; Last Updated September 2021 Written Hazard Communication Program Page Messiah University strives to meet accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability. If you require any information from this document in an alternate format, or are having any issues accessing the content, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Compliance at [email protected]. Table of Contents Section 1, INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 Section 2, DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3 Section 3, LABELS AND OTHER FORMS OF WARNING ................................................................................. 7 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Label ............................................................................................... 7 Pictograms .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Secondary Labels .................................................................................................................................... 8 Exceptions to Container Labeling:......................................................................................................... 10 Process Tanks, Storage Tanks ........................................................................................................... 10 Pipes and Pipelines ........................................................................................................................... 10 Portable, Intermediary Containers.................................................................................................... 10 Solid materials .................................................................................................................................. 10 Storage Areas, Workshops ................................................................................................................ 11 Exemptions ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Empty Containers.............................................................................................................................. 11 DOT Labels ............................................................................................................................................ 12 NFPA Label ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Section 4: SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) ........................................................................................................ 13 3E Company SDS System ....................................................................................................................... 13 For Routine Access of SDSs ............................................................................................................... 13 Archived SDSs ................................................................................................................................... 16 Format of a Safety Data Sheet .......................................................................................................... 16 Manufacturer Requirements for Providing SDSs .............................................................................. 17 Keeping the SDSs System Updated ................................................................................................... 17 SDSs for Toner Cartridges ................................................................................................................. 17 Section 5: METHODS TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS .......................................... 19 Area Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 19 Non-routine Tasks ................................................................................................................................. 19 Pipelines................................................................................................................................................ 19 Written Hazard Communication Program: Chemical Safety Manual Page i Section 6: CHEMICAL HAZARDS ................................................................................................................ 20 Physical Hazard ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Health Hazard ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Carcinogens ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Partial List of Common Carcinogens ................................................................................................. 24 Reproductive Toxins ......................................................................................................................... 25 Specific Target Organ Toxicity ........................................................................................................... 27 Environmental Hazards ......................................................................................................................... 27 Hazard Not Otherwise Classified........................................................................................................... 28 Section 7: MEASURES TO PROTECT AGAINST CHEMICAL EXPOSURES AND GENERAL WORKSITE SAFETY PRACTICES................................................................................................................................................. 29 General Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 29 Methods of Detection of Hazardous Chemicals .................................................................................... 29 Chemical Purchases .............................................................................................................................. 30 Chemical Deliveries and Chemical Shipments....................................................................................... 30 Distribution/Transport .......................................................................................................................... 31 Chemical Storage .................................................................................................................................. 31 Chemical Lab Hood Use ........................................................................................................................ 31 Gas Cylinders ........................................................................................................................................ 32 Flammable Chemicals/Flammable Storage Cabinets ............................................................................ 32 Storage of Explosives and Peroxide Formers ........................................................................................ 33 Cryogenic Liquids .................................................................................................................................. 33 Ethanol .................................................................................................................................................. 33 Methanol .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Water Reactive Substances................................................................................................................... 33 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................................................................................................... 34 Fire Blankets ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Section 8: SPILL PROCEDURE.................................................................................................................... 35 Spill Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Response to a Minor Spill ................................................................................................................. 36 Response to a Conditional Spill ......................................................................................................... 36 Response to a Major Spill.................................................................................................................. 37 Written Hazard Communication Program: Chemical Safety Manual Page ii Spill Post Recovery ............................................................................................................................ 39 Emergency Procedures for Mercury Spills ...........................................................................................