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Health & Safety For Water Treatment Plant Operators
The document discusses health and safety issues at water treatment facilities. It covers common hazards like slips and falls, strains and sprains, and exposure to toxic gases. It also discusses the Globally Harmonized System for classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information. Physical hazards include flammability and reactivity. Health hazards can be acute like corrosivity or chronic like carcinogenicity. The system standardizes labels, pictograms, and safety data sheets to clearly communicate hazard information. Proper training and a phased implementation process are needed to transition chemical management programs.
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- 1. Health and Safetyat Water Treatment Facilities David P. Horowitz, P.E., CSP (@dphorowitz)
- 3. ■ Health &Safety – OSHA Top 10 ■ Globally Harmonized System – Changes – Implementation Dates ■ General Water Treatment Plant Hazards ■ Safe Chemical Handling – Typical treatment plant chemistries – Initial response activities – Tanks
- 4. Why do wecare?
- 5. Why do wecare?
- 6. Safety Takeaways ■ Watchfor common issues! ■ Watch your staff & contractors ■ Management of change – Safety Data Sheets
- 7. ■ The mostfrequent 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
- 8. I’m from OSHA. I’mhere to help. I’m from OSHA. I’m here to help.
- 10. #10 Electrical –Systems Design ■ Electrical design ■ Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) System specific evaluations ■ Proposed equipment ■ Existing equipment ■ PPE
- 11. #9 Machine Guarding ■Engineered or structural fixes ■ Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
- 12. #8 Electrical -Wiring ■ Permanent ■ Temporary
- 13. #7 Ladders - CONSTRUCTION ■Design considerations ■ Milestone Observation
- 14. OSHA Video -Ladders
- 15. #6 Lockout / Tagout ■System specific evaluation ■ Comprehensive energy source understanding
- 16. #5 Powered Industrial Trucks ■PIVs ■ Hoisting requirements
- 17. #4 Respiratory Protection ■Engineer out, if possible ■ Written Plan ■ Baseline physical ■ Medical surveillance ■ Fit testing
- 18. #3 Scaffolding - CONSTRUCTIO N ■ Designconsiderations ■ Milestone Observation
- 19. #2 Hazard Communication ■ GloballyHarmonized System ■ Risk Management Planning – Chlorine Gas = >2,500 Lbs
- 20. #1 Fall Protection- CONSTRUCTION ■ Design considerations ■ Milestone Observation
- 22. ■ The mostfrequent 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
- 23. Global Harmonized System MajorChanges ■ Training and implementation ■ Hazard classification ■ Labels and warnings ■ Standard Safety Data Sheets
- 24. OSHA Video -GHS
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- 27. ■ The goalof GHS ■ Label elements and GHS pictograms ■ Labeling components ■ Possible sources of confusion
- 28. What’s wrong with HAZCOM Toomany systems Too many systems Too confusingToo confusing Too time consuming Too time consuming Too nationally focused Too nationally focused
- 29. What’s wrong withHAZCOM? Lots
- 35. Sometimes the Signs AreObvious
- 36. Sometimes They CanBe Subject to Interpretation
- 37. Or need aninterpreter
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- 41. Major Changes The Basics ■Hazard classification ■ Labels and warnings ■ Standard Safety Data Sheets ■ Training and implementation
- 42. 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
- 43. Physical Hazard HealthHazard
- 44. HAZARD TYPES ■ Physical –Unstable Chemicals (Water Reactive) – Flammables or Combustibles – Explosives – Stored at High Pressures – Thermal Effects ■ Health – Acute – Chronic – Latency Period
- 45. PHYSICAL HAZARDS ■ MayCause Injury by Physical Action ■ Burns: Flammables, Combustibles ■ Pressure: Compressed Gasses ■ Explosions: Explosives, Reactives
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- 48. EXAMPLES: PHYSICAL HAZARDS ■Flammable ■ Explosive ■ Oxidizer ■ Pyrophoric ■ Unstable (Reactive) ■ Water Reactive
- 49. EXPLOSIVE ■ Sudden ReleaseOf: – Pressure – Gas – Heat ■ When Exposed To: – Sudden Shock – Pressure – High Temperature ■ BLEVE: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
- 50. OXIDIZER ■ Reacts WithOrganic Material ■ Releases Oxygen ■ Promotes Combustion Sodium Hypochlorite Peracetic Acid Oxygen
- 51. UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) ■ UnwantedChemical Change During Normal Handling ■ May Generate – Heat – Pressure – Polymerization ■ Can Create – Fires – Explosions
- 52. WATER REACTIVE ■ Presenceof Water ■ Forms a Gas That Is: – Flammable or – Toxic
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- 54. Possibility for Confusion? Flashpoint 010 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 NFPA / OSHA Flammable Combustible NFPA 704 Diamond 4 3 2 EPA / DOT Flammable Combustible GHS 1 or 2 3 4 Signal Word Danger Danger Warning Hazard Statement Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Highly flammable liquid and vapor Flammable liquid and vapor Combustible liquid Pictogram Nothing
- 55. Possibility for Confusion? NFPAVideo - Confusion
- 56. Compressed Gasses ■ Injuriousdue to pressure Ethylene Oxide Oxygen
- 57. 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
- 58. OSHA Video -PELs
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- 61. ACUTE EXPOSURE /EFFECTS ■ Example: Acids ■ Body Recognizes on Immediate Exposure ■ Can Get Prompt Medical Attention
- 62. CORROSIVE ■ A HazardousMaterial That Causes Visible Destruction Of, or Irreversible Alteration in Living Tissue at the Site of Contact Sodium Hypochlorite Sodium Hypochlorite Peracetic AcidPeracetic Acid
- 63. 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
- 64. Acutely Toxic –Low Hazard Isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol DacarbazineDacarbazine GlutaraldehydeGlutaraldehyde AcetoneAcetone
- 65. 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
- 66. Acutely Toxic –Sensitizer ■ A Hazardous Material That Causes a Percentage of the Exposed Group to Develop an Allergic Reaction After Repeated Exposure Methyl methacrylate
- 67. 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
- 68. 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
- 70. Label Elements ■ Sodiumhypochlorite
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- 74. Safety Data Sheets ■Prescriptive requirements ■ Sections must be consistent ■ Information dictated by GHS guidance
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- 76. SDS Sections ■ Section1, 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.
- 77. 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
- 78. 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
- 79. Conclusion ■ HAZCOM isadopting 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
- 80. Safety Issues forWater 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
- 81. Safety Issues forWater 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
- 82. Safety Issues forWater 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
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- 85. ■ Tank Trouble –Elk River, WV » 400,000 w/o water » January 10, 2014 – Laurens, SC » Mystery oil spill – Belgrade, Montana » Tank fire – Bryan, OH » Massive bird kill Storage Tank Update
- 86. Storage Tank Update ■Typical Tank Uses – Fleet fueling – Facility heating – Generator fueling ■ Underground Tanks – USTs – Fuel tanks need operators ■ Aboveground Tanks – ASTs – Receiving scrutiny
- 87. Remote Spill Box/Fill FuelDispenser Fuel Pump Interstitial Leak Detection Spill Kit Normal Vent Labels
- 88. Dispenser Hose Bollards SecondaryTank Emergency Vent Primary Tank Emergency Vent Mechanical Gauge Preventive Limiting Barrier Concrete Pad 1.5-inches Nut
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- 90. Ideal Installation –Generator Tank
- 91. 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 l 446 Main Street Worcester, MA 01605 508-754-2201 l 4 Barlows Landing Road, Unit #18 Pocasset, MA 02559 508-564-7285 l 213 Court Street, Suite 900 Middletown, CT 06457 860-704-4760 l 1000 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 203-712-1100
Editor's Notes
- #54 Example for physical Hazard Classification scheme
- #84 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
- #85 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
- #86 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
- #87 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