06. HazCom & GHS

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If the document shown needs to be text then we need the text provided.

STONY and then ROCKY

• Labeling System
  Safety Datasheet Information
  Know Where Information Is Kept
  Wear Recommended PPE

ROCKY

• Miners have a right to know about the chemical hazards where they work
  Mine operators have a responsibility to know about the chemical hazards at the mine

Is there anything present in this image that would suggest that it is out of date?

ROCKY

• HazCom training is required:
  New miners before they begin working at the mine
  Whenever a miner is assigned a new task in which he or she has no previous work experience
  When a new chemical is introduced into the work area
  If an existing chemical is found to possess a new hazard

46.5 & 46.7

Is there anything present in this image that would suggest that it is out of date?

I guess it's implied that the presence of the chemical is accidental in release....but really you're being taught to recognize the presence of the substance.....whether or not it's accidental is irrelevant to the skill being taught (ditch the word accidental)

ROCKY

• The physical and health hazards of each chemical in your work area
  Explanation of the labeling system, Safety Data Sheets and how to get and use the information
  How to tell if there's been an accidental release.... smell, color, etc.
  How to protect yourself

47.2

Is there anything present in this image that would suggest that it is out of date? Is there anything missing from the image or list that would make it more current?

ROCKY

• A chemical is hazardous if it has the potential to cause illness or harm from exposure.
  Examples:
  Diesel fuel
  Used motor oil
  Break fluid
  Paint thinner
  Hydraulic fluid
  Acetylene
  Gasoline
  Brake Cleaner

Is there anything present in this image that would suggest that it is out of date? Is there anything missing from the image or list that would make it more current?

ROCKY

• Hazard classifications:
  Physical
  Health
  Physical & Health
  Neither physical nor health

ROCKY

• Physical Hazard: One that can cause injuries.
  Combustible liquids, compressed gas, organic peroxide and oxidizers
  Flammable, explosive, unstable or water reactive

There's basically no women in any of these pictures. Maybe use this picture as an opportunity to show a woman doctor (just sayin')

ROCKY

• Health Hazard: One that can cause illness.
  Immediate symptoms that last a short time.
  Chronic where symptoms appear after a period of time.

I'm not sure that the over the counter cleaning product exempt image actually suggests over the counter. In this case, some common brands might be useful rather than generic bottles

ROCKY

• Exempt Chemicals:
  Consumer products, articles and personal items
  Consumer Products: If used as the manufacturer intended
  Articles: Pipes, conveyor belts, tires, etc. are exempt if they release no more than an insignificant amount of hazardous material and pose no physical or health risks to the exposed miners
  Personal items: Food, tobacco products, drugs, cosmetics, etc. are exempt if they are intended for an individual miner's personal use

47.91

Is this up to date? Also..most of this slide seems repetitive from an earlier slide in this section.

ROCKY

• Your mine's written HazCom program:
  Lists hazardous chemicals at the mine
  How miners will be told about unlabeled hazardous chemicals; such as pipes and the hazards of non-routine jobs
  Describes the labeling system used by the mine
  Tells where SDS sheets are located

47.32

Is this up to date?

ROCKY

• Labeling system
  Safety Datasheets (SDSs)
  Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Is this up to date?

ROCKY

• Standardized
  Immediate source of information in an easy to understand format
  Visual alerts provide immediate recognition of the hazards
  Certain types of information are required
  All chemical suppliers have the same requirements

ROCKY

• The NFPA and HMIS hazard levels are still recognized by MSHA, this means that the most hazardous chemical level is indicated with a 4 and the least hazardous chemical level is indicated with either a 1 or 0
  The new GHS hazard levels are identified directly opposite of the HMIS and NFPA with the most hazardous level indicated with a 1 and the least hazardous level indicated with a 4

Is this the most up to date label example? The arrows pointing out the elements with only the voice over saying what it is and then disappearing to the next isn't ideal. All information should be visible in a complete diagram.

The bullets were spread out over several slides on the video, I'm entering them all as one slide here.

ROCKY

• Labels must be affixed to, printed on or attached to the immediate container of a hazardous chemical or to the outside packaging
  The name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party must be provided on the label
  The product identifier is how the hazardous chemical is identified
  The same product identifier must be on both the label and the SDS
  There are only two signal words, Danger and Warning
  Danger is used for the more severe hazards and Warning is used for the less severe
  Hazard statements describe the nature and degree of the hazard
  All applicable hazard statements must appear on the label
  Precautionary statements provide recommended actions that should be taken to prevent or minimize adverse effects
  Prevention, response, storage and disposal
  Pictograms are graphic symbols used to communicate specific information about the hazards of a chemical

Is this the most up to date label example? The arrows pointing out the elements with only the voice over saying what it is and then disappearing to the next isn't ideal. All information should be visible in a complete diagram.

ROCKY

ROCKY

• If a label becomes unreadable, it MUST be replaced immediately during the shift it was damaged

47.41

ROCKY

• Temporary containers don't need to be labeled:
  If you fill it and know the identification of the chemical, its hazards and PPE required
  You MUST leave the container empty at the end of your shift
  Do not place different chemicals in a common temporary container

47.44

Is this a current SDS example?

ROCKY

• SDSs provide comprehensive technical and emergency information
  Specific format
  Must be readily accessible to workers in their work areas during each work shift

47.54

Is this a current SDS example?

mostly the slides don't have bullets and the voice over just talks about each part. I don't think we need to drag out the explanation but maybe a more info-graphical approach could be applied?

ROCKY

• Identification
  Hazards identification
  Composition
  First-Aid measures
  Firefighting measures
  Accidental release measures
  Handling and storage
  Exposure controls / Personal protection

• Physical and chemical properties
  Stability and reactivity
  Toxicological information
  Ecological information
  Disposal considerations
  Transport information
  Regulatory information
  Other information

ROCKY

• YOU are responsible to follow safe work procedures and behavior to reduce chemical injuries and illnesses on mine sites