20. ■ The most frequent injuries in water treatment
facilities are:
a. Cuts and bruises
b. Explosive and toxic gases
c. Slips and falls
d. Strains and Sprains
e. None of the above
35. ■ The most frequent safety hazard from the use of
polymers is:
A. Attack on many types of stainless steel
B. Cause of severe burns and blindness
C. Evolution of a toxic gas
D. Extreme slipping hazard when spilled on surfaces
E. The boss scrutinizing chemical costs
36. Global Harmonized System
Major Changes
■ Training and implementation
■ Hazard classification
■ Labels and warnings
■ Standard Safety Data Sheets
40. ■ The goal of GHS
■ Label elements and GHS pictograms
■ Labeling components
■ Possible sources of confusion
41. What’s wrong with
HAZCOM
Too many
systems
Too many
systems Too confusingToo confusing
Too time
consuming
Too time
consuming Too nationally
focused
Too nationally
focused
54. Major Changes
The Basics
■ Hazard classification
■ Labels and warnings
■ Standard Safety Data Sheets
■ Training and implementation
55. Effective Completion
Date Requirement(s) Who
December 1, 2013 Training
•New Label Elements
•Safety Data Sheets
Employers
June 1, 2015 Manufacturer full compliance
HAZCOM plans updated
Chemical Manufacturers
Employers
December 1, 2015 Distribution Prohibitions for non
GHS labels
Chemical Manufacturers,
Importers and
Distributors
June 1, 2016 Updates to program and training
based on new hazard
classifications
Employers
70. HEALTH HAZARDS
■ Acute
– Immediate Effects
■ Chronic
– Effects May Build Over Time
– May Be Latency Before Recognized Effects
■ Latency Period
– Period Between Exposure and Exposure Effects
74. ACUTE EXPOSURE / EFFECTS
■ Example: Acids
■ Body Recognizes on Immediate Exposure
■ Can Get Prompt Medical Attention
75. CORROSIVE
■ A Hazardous Material That
Causes Visible
Destruction Of, or
Irreversible Alteration in
Living Tissue at the Site
of Contact
Sodium
Hypochlorite
Sodium
Hypochlorite
Peracetic AcidPeracetic Acid
76. Acutely Toxic – Low Hazard
■ Acutely
– Effects are “immediate”
■ Toxic
– Chemical that causes
harmful effects
– To target organ(s)
– Effects are different
depending on target
organ
■ May be Systemic
– Affects almost all target
organs
78. Acutely Toxic - Irritant
■ A Hazardous Material That Causes a Reversible
Inflammatory Effect on Living Tissue by Chemical
Action at the Site of Contact
Isopropyl alcohol
79. Acutely Toxic – Sensitizer
■ A Hazardous Material That Causes a Percentage of
the Exposed Group to Develop an Allergic
Reaction After Repeated Exposure
Methyl methacrylate
80. Acutely Toxic – High Hazard
■ Acutely
– Effects are “immediate”
■ Toxic
– Chemical that causes
harmful effects
– To target organ(s)
– Effects are different
depending on target
organ
■ High Hazards
– Effects are significant
– May be immediately life
threatening
Ammonia
81. Chronic Toxic Effects
■ Examples
– Carcinogens
– Teratogens
– Reproductive toxins
■ Health effects
– Vary with chemical
– Affect target organ
– May not show up for
years after
overexposure
Dacarbazine Glutaraldehyde
89. SDS Sections
■ Section 1, Identification
■ Section 2, Hazard(s)
■ Section 3, Composition/information
■ Section 4, First-aid measures
■ Section 5, Fire-fighting measures
■ Section 6, Accidental release measures
■ Section 7, Handling and storage
■ Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection
■ Section 9, Physical and chemical properties
■ Section 10, Stability and reactivity
■ Section 11, Toxicological information
■ 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.
90. What hasn’t changed
■ Exclusions and exemptions
■ Elements of the HAZCOM program
■ Training requirements
■ Secondary container labeling
■ Temporary container exclusion
■ Special labeling systems
– NFPA 704
– HMIS
91. Effective Completion
Date Requirement(s) Who
December 1, 2013 Training
•New Label Elements
•Safety Data Sheets
Employers
June 1, 2015 Manufacturer full compliance
HAZCOM plans updated
Chemical Manufacturers
Employers
December 1, 2015 Distribution Prohibitions for non
GHS labels
Chemical Manufacturers,
Importers and
Distributors
June 1, 2016 Updates to program and training
based on new hazard
classifications
Employers
92. Conclusion
■ HAZCOM is adopting GHS
■ Broad applicability – everybody is “in”
■ Lots to do
– Training on GHS elements
– Plans and programs need to be revised
– SDS need to be developed
– New labels need to be designed and implemented
93. Safety Issues for Water Operators
■ Confined Space
– Monitoring
– Definition
– PRCS
– Procedures
■ Lockout/Tagout
– Energy Control procedures
– Locks & tags
– Electrical exposure
■ Fire Safety/Extinguishers
– A-comb; B-electrical; C-chemical
– Safe storage of flammables
■ Safe Lifting
– Sizing up the lift
– Back braces
– Two person lifts
– Lifting aids (hoists)
■ Hazard Communication
– Hazard types: physical/health
– Health hazards: acute/chronic
– NFPA 704/HMIS
– MSDS
■ Chemical Safety Information
– Caustics: corrosivity
– Always add acid to water
– Good ventilation
94. Safety Issues for Water Operators
■ Machine Guarding
– Power transmission
– Guards & blocks
■ Walking/Working Surfaces
– Housekeeping
– Oils
– Caustics
– Ice
– Ladders
– Fall safety
■ Chemical Monitoring
– Instruments
– O2 deficiency
– Combustible gas indicator
– H2S
■ PPE
– Safety glasses: a must!
– Gloves: compatible material
– Respirators
– Hearing protection
– Eyewashes/Showers
95. Safety Issues for Water Operators
■ Emergency Preparedness
– Emergency action plan
– Take care of yourself first
– Call postings
– Evacuation procedures
– Buddy system
■ Accident Prevention
– Signs: caution, warning, danger
– Labeling containers & tanks
– Pipe colors
104. Questions
David P. Horowitz, P.E., CSP
Tighe & Bond
53 Southampton Rd.
Westfield, MA 01085
413.572.3211
dphorowitz@tighebond.com
Tighe & Bond
177 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-8818
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446 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01605
508-754-2201
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4 Barlows Landing Road, Unit #18
Pocasset, MA 02559
508-564-7285
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213 Court Street, Suite 900
Middletown, CT 06457
860-704-4760
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1000 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
203-712-1100
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62 E Market St
Red Hook, NY 12571
845-835-8080
Editor's Notes
Example for physical Hazard Classification scheme
Different than the Kyoto protocol in that the allowances aren’t free.
Approximately generators 230 in 10-state region; 30 in MA, 15 in CT
RGGI is started in the absence of an acceptable national climate policy
Different than the Kyoto protocol in that the allowances aren’t free.
Approximately generators 230 in 10-state region; 30 in MA, 15 in CT
RGGI is started in the absence of an acceptable national climate policy
Different than the Kyoto protocol in that the allowances aren’t free.
Approximately generators 230 in 10-state region; 30 in MA, 15 in CT
RGGI is started in the absence of an acceptable national climate policy
Different than the Kyoto protocol in that the allowances aren’t free.
Approximately generators 230 in 10-state region; 30 in MA, 15 in CT
RGGI is started in the absence of an acceptable national climate policy