Chemical Compliance

Chemical Compliance

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WhatisaHazardousMaterial 2

EffectiveComplianceTraining 2

BenefitstoTraining 2

WhatisaSDS? 3

HazardousMaterialsClassification 4

ShippingHazardousMaterials 5

ShippingHazardLabeling 7

CanPCWCstoreHazMat? 8

AboutPCWC 10

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Hazardous materials are any items or agents(biological, chemical, radiological, and/orphysical), which has the potential to causeharm to humans, animals, or the environment,either by itself or through interaction withother factors.

You can find chemicals everywhere and it isnecessary to have a basic knowledge of how torecognize chemicals and what should be done(or not done) about any spills and just basichandling.

WHATISAHAZARDOUSMATERIAL?

All activities involving chemicals must be donein a way that ensures compliance withapproved procedures that will protect companyemployees, the environment and thecommunity. However, each chemical hasdifferent safety measures that are required andusing the wrong method could create adangerous impact. The best way to ensure asafe workplace is to educate personnel at alllevels of the business. Consistent training ofestablished chemical safety protocols is thefoundation of a effective safety trainingprogram.

The most important responsibility of anycompany managing chemicals is compliancetraining. Not only does this training adhere tolegal responsibility but also will impactoperational efficiency. The complexity oftracking and administering compliance trainingcan be overwhelming due to all the regulationsand varying timeframes required.

EFFECTIVECOMPLIANCETRAININGPROGRAM

• Fewer Worker Days Lost resulting in higher

productivity. Improvedhealthandwellness,greaterjob

security,andhigherresults.• Workplace Alignment.

Expectations,standardsandobligationstocustomers

• Trend Updates.Continuouseducationonchangesandupdateswithinindustry.

• Streamlined Processes. Betterdecisionsbyemployees

duetodeterminedexpectationsandworkflow.

• Standardization. Conformitythroughoutthe

organizationheightensawareness,checkpointsand

leverageofexistingprocesses.

BENEFITSTOEFFECTIVECOMPLIANCETRAINING

Pacific Coast Warehouse hasinitiated a MASTER CALENDARthat tracks licenses, timelines andtraining requirements for eachHazmat classification. Compliancesatisfaction is regulated at a local,state and federal level includingthe training completionrequirements.

PCWCORECOMPETENCY:COMPLIANCE


WHATISASDS?

Chemicalmanufacturers,distributorsorimportersare

requiredtoprovideSafetyDataSheets(SDS)throughOSHA’sHCS

(HazardCommunicationStandard).TheSDS(formerly

knownasMSDSMaterialSafetyDataSheet)isastandardand

uniformmethodtocommunicatethehazardsofhazardous

chemicalproducts.BoththeSDSandtheMSDSformaresafetydatasheetsbuttheSDSisthenewerversionwhichisGHS

compliant.

TheGHSformatincludes16sectionsandmustbeaccessible

toallemployees.

Section1,Identification includesproductidentifier;manufacturerordistributorname,address,phonenumber;emergencyphonenumber;recommendeduse;restrictionsonuse.

Section2,Hazard(s)identification includesallhazardsregardingthechemical;requiredlabelelements.

Section3,Composition/informationoningredients includesinformationonchemicalingredients;tradesecretclaims.

Section4,First-aidmeasures includesimportantsymptoms/effects,acute,delayed;requiredtreatment.

Section5,Fire-fightingmeasures listssuitableextinguishingtechniques,equipment;chemicalhazardsfromfire.

Section6,Accidentalreleasemeasures listsemergencyprocedures;protectiveequipment;propermethodsofcontainmentandcleanup.

Section7,Handlingandstorage listsprecautionsforsafehandlingandstorage,includingincompatibilities.

Section8,Exposurecontrols/personalprotection listsOSHA’sPermissibleExposureLimits(PELs);ACGIHThresholdLimitValues(TLVs);andanyotherexposurelimitusedorrecommendedbythechemicalmanufacturer,importer,oremployerpreparingtheSDSwhereavailableaswellasappropriateengineeringcontrols;personalprotectiveequipment(PPE).

Section9,Physicalandchemicalproperties liststhechemical'scharacteristics.

Section10,Stabilityandreactivity listschemicalstabilityandpossibilityofhazardousreactions.

Section11,Toxicologicalinformation includesroutesofexposure;relatedsymptoms,acuteandchroniceffects;numericalmeasuresoftoxicity.

Section12,Ecologicalinformation*Section13,Disposalconsiderations*Section14,Transportinformation*Section15,Regulatoryinformation*

Section16,Otherinformation, includesthedateofpreparationorlastrevision.

*Note:SinceotherAgenciesregulatethisinformation,OSHAwillnotbeenforcingSections12through15(29CFR1910.1200(g)(2)).


OSHA’S HCS (Hazard Communication Standard) system provides a common and coherentapproach to classifying and communicating hazard information. The HCS has twoclassifications that they use in defining hazardous materials.

Health Hazards – present dangers to human health (breathing, vision)FIRE HAZARDS: Combustible liquid | Flammable liquid | Flammable aerosol |Flammable gas | Flammable solid | Oxidizer | PyrophoricREACTIVE HAZARDS: Organic peroxide | Unstable (reactive) | Water-reactiveEXPLOSIVE HAZARDS: Explosives | Compressed Gas

Physical Hazards – cause damage to the body (i.e. skin corrosion)SYSTEMIC EFFECTS: Carcinogen | Toxic agent | Highly toxic agent | Corrosive |Irritant | SensitizerTARGET ORGAN EFFECTS: Hepatotoxin | Nephrotoxin | Neurotoxin |Blood/hematopoietic toxin | Respiratory toxin | Reproductive toxin | Cutaneoushazard | Eye hazard

The HCS system is now aligned with GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classificationand Labeling of Chemicals). The reduction of trade barriers will help American companiesand result in productivity improvements and cost savings in documentation and tracking.

The new GHS was developed by the UnitedNations for international standardization ofhazard classification and communication. GHSimpacts the preparation of labeling and SDS ofchemical manufacturers, importers anddistributors to communicate their hazardousproducts into class and category. Within a hazardclass, there can be several hazard categories.The GHS has both Health and Physical hazardclassifications but also includes a thirdclassification for Environmental hazards.

EnvironmentalHazards- presentsinjuryoradverseeffectstoaquaticorganismswithashort-termorlong-termexposure

AcuteAquaticToxicity|ChronicAquaticToxicity

HAZARDOUSMATERIALSCLASSIFICATIONS


Anyoneshippinghazardousmaterialsmust1)ensurethattheproductisproperlyidentifiedandclassified;2)determinewhichoftheninehazardclassesisassociatedtotheshipment;and3)assigntheproducttoapackinggroup.MostinformationisfoundinsidetheSDS.Hazardclassesdefinethetypeofriskahazardousmaterialmaypose.Packinggroups(alwaysrepresentedbyRomanNumerals)indicatethedegreeofriskahazardousmaterialmaypoiseintransport.

PACKINGGROUPSI – High Danger

II – Moderate Danger

III – Low Danger

Division1.1 ExplosiveswithamassexplosionhazardDivision1.2 ExplosiveswithaprojectionhazardDivision1.3 ExplosiveswithpredominatelyafirehazardDivision1.4 ExplosiveswithnosignificantblasthazardDivision1.5 Verysensitiveexplosives;blastingagentsDivision1.6 Extremelyinsensitivedetonatingdevices

CLASS1 – EXPLOSIVES

SHIPPINGHAZARDOUSMATERIALS

CLASS2– GASESDivision2.1 FlammableGasesDivision2.2 Non-flammable,non-toxiccompressedgasesDivision2.3 Gasestoxicbyinhalation

You will not find a more capable, better-trained, and fully-compliant

third-party provider anywhere.

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▸ JimEmmerling,President


Flammableliquids– liquidwithaflashpointof140degreesForlessCombustibleliquid– liquidwithaflashpointbetween140and200degreesFthatdoesnotmeetanyotherhazardclassdefinition

CLASS3– FLAMMABLELIQUIDS(andCOMBUSTIBLELIQUIDS)

Division4.1 Flammablesolids– wettedclass1explosives,self-reactivematerialsorreadilycombustiblesolids

Division4.2 Spontaneouslycombustiblematerials– pyrophoricorself-heatingmaterialsDivision4.3 Dangerouswhenwetmaterials– givesoffflammableortoxicgasorbecome

spontaneouslycombustibleoncontactwithwater

CLASS4– FLAMMABLESOLIDS|SPONTANEOUSLYCOMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS|DANGEROUSWHENWETMATERIALS

Division5.1 Oxidizers– byyieldingoxygen,causesorenhancesthecombustionofothermaterialsDivision5.2 Organicperoxides– organiccompoundswiththebivalentR-O-O-Rstructurewhereatleast

oneRisacarbonchain,exceptformaterialsthatmeetclass1(explosive)definition,orare“forbidden”ontheHMT.

CLASS5– OXIDIZERSANDORGANICPEROXIDES

Division6.1 Poisonousmaterials– aliquidwithanLD50oralnotmorethan500mg/Kg,orasolidwithanLD50oralnotmorethan200mg/Kg,oracompoundwithaLD50dermalnotmorethan1000mg/Kg,oradust/mistwithaLC50ornotmorethan10mg/L

Division6.2 Infectioussubstances

CLASS6– TOXICMATERIALSANDINFECTIOUSSUBSTANCES

Radioactives areanymaterialwithaspecificactivitygreaterthan0.002microcuries pergram(mCi/g.)Thespecificactivityofanuclidemeanstheactivityofthenuclideperunitemassofthatnuclide

CLASS7– RADIOACTIVEMATERIALS

CLASS8– CORROSIVEMATERIALSCLASS9– MISCELLANEOUSDANGEROUSGOODSMaterialsthatpresentahazardduringtransportbutdonotmeetotherhazardclassdefinitions.Examplesaredryiceandlithiumbatteries.

HANDLEDBYPACIFICCOASTWAREHOUSE


SHIPPINGHAZARDLABELING


Yes. Pacific Coast Warehouse Company is certifiedto handle hazardous materials. The certificationprocess is robust with audits and requirementsfrom a variety of governmental agencies includingEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA), the DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA), OccupationalSafety (OSHA), Department of Homeland Security,plus local fire departments. The complianceassociated to storing hazardous materials is strictand rigid.

Chemical distribution is a complex supply chainwhere safety is paramount. Each state and regionhas different rules regarding chemical transport.Outsourcing is the best way to gain efficiencies,expertise and infrastructure.

Since PCWC works with a variety of chemicalcompanies and a wide range of hazardousmaterials, it is important to stay attuned to theindustry and best practices that are being used. Asa member of National Association of ChemicalDistributors (NACD), Pacific Coast constantlyaccesses updated supply chain initiativesassociated to chemicals. As a member of NACD,PCW is involved in the Responsible Distributionprogram which outlines a set of safetymeasurements that are mandatory for allmembers.

CANPCWCSTOREHAZARDOUSMATERIALS?

HAZMATCLASSIFICATIONHANDLEDBYPCWC

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Pacific Coast Warehouse Company dates back over seventy years and hasclearly become one of the finest distribution organizations in the Western UnitedStates. We are operating nearly 60,000 pallets on ongoing storage capacity inSouthern California. Our facilities are of the highest quality concrete tilt-upconstruction, with large truck courts and complete sprinkler and alarm protection.Our ASI award-winning sanitation programs, complete code date tracking and stockrotation are all integral and important parts of our service and compliance.

In handling the distribution needs of each of our customers, we approach eachsituation as a very real member of that company’s distribution team. We arecontinually looking for ways to improve our operation in terms of both logistics andproductivity, with the end result being lower costs to our customers. Our manyyears of service to our respected clients certainly confirm our success in theseefforts but does not stop us from continuing to improve our approach and methods.

Our core beliefs are the cornerstone to our business. We use these principles toguide us in our conduct and approach to the business. We believe these beliefsallow us to excel and become a "partner of choice" by our customers.

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