Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSH Act)New Hire & Annual Staff Training

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Governing body of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act.

Sets the standards for a safe work environment.

Resource for employers to comply with regulations.

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What is OSHA?

The OSH Act has 2 Phases:

Phase I Annual training on OSH & PA Right to Know Acts.

Review steps for providing employees access to chemical information.

Review key information on hazards.

Provide employees with a Hazards Communication Plan (HAZCOM).

Phase II Annual training for work location chemicals.

Review new Hazards Communication Standard.

Review new labeling elements and the standardized format for Safety Data Sheets.

Training & Communications Requirements

Intent of the OSH Act…

For employers to provide employees with the information they need to make knowledgeable

decisions regarding chemicals in their workplace.

Enacted in PA in 1984.

Under this law, all employers were responsible for ensuring information about hazardous substances/chemicals in the workplace be made available to all employees (previously public sector employees were not covered by OSH Act).

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What is the PA Right to Know Act?

UPDATES:

• Continues to ensure all employees’ retain their right to know about the hazards of chemicals they work with at their job.

• Mandates employees be provided with information about the chemicals through:

o Information on chemical labels, including universal pictograms.

o Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

o Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF) is still required.

o A written Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) plan.

o Training on hazard communications (HAZCOM).

PA Right to Know Act

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PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW PROGRAM

EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE

NOTICE

PUBLIC SECTOR

The Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires that information about hazardous substances in the workplace and in the environment is available to public sector employees and employees of private sector workplaces not covered by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard and to all persons living or working in the state. Employee rights listed below are further defined in the Worker and Community Right to know Act (P.L. 734, No. 159) and Regulations. For additional information contact the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of PENNSAFE, Room 155-E, Seventh and Forster Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120; (717) 783-2071; FAX (717) 783-5099; li-pennsafe@state.pa.us (e-mail).

Employee Workplace Notice: Public sector employers (including state and location government agencies and public schools and public universities) and private sector employers not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must post this notice informing employees of their rights under the law. This notice must be posted prominently in the workplace at a location where employee notices are normally posted.

Training: Public sector employers and private sector employers not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must provide and annual education and training program to employees exposed to hazardous substances. The training program may be presented either in written form or in training sessions.

Hazardous Substance Survey Form: The Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF) provides an inventory of the hazardous substances found in the workplace during the prior calendar year. .

Work Area List: The Work Area List names the hazardous substances used or produced in a specific work area in the workplace. Public sector employers and private sector employers not covered by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must update a Work Area List as least annually, must provide a copy to any employee of the work area upon request, and must offer a copy to any employee assigned to that work area.

Material Safety Data Sheet: The material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides detailed information about a hazardous substance. In public sector workplaces and private sector workplaces not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, an MSDS must be accessible in the work area where the hazardous substance it describes is used. MSDSs must be readily available to employees without the intervention or permission of management or supervisors, and any employee may obtain and examine an MSDS for any hazardous substance in the workplace. If an employee’s request to obtain a copy of an MSDS is made to the employer in writing and, after five working days from the date the request is made, the employer fails to furnish the employee with an MSDS in the employer’s possession or fails to provide the employee with proof of the employer’s effort to obtain the requested MSDS from the manufacturer, importer, supplier or distributor and from the Department of Labor and Industry, the requesting employee may refuse to work with the substance. PSF-4 REV 4-04

Environmental Hazard Survey Form: The Environmental Hazard Survey Form (EHSF) provides information about any environmental hazards emitted, discharged or disposed of from the workplace. All employers are required to complete an EHSF when and if requested to do so by the Department of Labor and Industry. If an EHSF has been completed by a public sector employer or a private sector employer not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, a copy must be provided to any employee upon request.

Labeling: All containers and ports of pipelines of hazardous and non-hazardous substances in public sector workplaces and private sector workplaces not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must be properly labeled. Employers must ensure that each label, sign, placard or other operating instruction is prominently affixed and displayed on the container or port of a pipeline system so that employees can easily identify the contents.

Health and Exposure Records: Public sector employers and private sector employers not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must maintain and allow employee access to records of employee chemical exposure to the extent required by OSHA (under 29 CFR 1910.1200) or by the Mine Safety Health Administration (under 30 CFR 70.210 and 71.210).

Non-discrimination: If a public sector employee or an employee of a private sector workplace not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard believes that he or she has been discharged, disciplined or discriminated against by an employer for exercising his or her rights granted under the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act, that employee has 180 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a written complaint with the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of PENNSAFE.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Edward G. Rendell, Governor

Department of Labor and Industry Stephen M. Schmerin, Secretary

PA Right

to Know

Employee

Workplace

Notice.

Posted in

required

UCP

Central PA

locations.

Revised Hazard Communication Standard

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• New OSHA Regulations.

• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) introduced.

Created by the United Nations.

A system for standardizing chemical classification and labeling for world-wideimplementation. 2013: begin to see new labels on chemical products. By July 1, 2016: all chemical or product

manufacturers must be in compliance with GHS standards.

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What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?

Chemicals - FYI

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• There are over ½ million chemicals in use today.

• The chemicals you may deal with at work are often no more dangerous than those you use at home.

• Chemicals are found almost everywhere.

Reading chemical labels

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Information required on the GHS label:

1- Product identifier2- Pictograms3- Signal (hazard) word4- Hazard statement5- Precautionary statement6- Supplier information

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Hazard Symbols (a.k.a. Pictograms)

Important to recognize pictograms for safety, especially for community-based staff working in a consumer’s home where a SDS binder will not be available.

Safe Handling of Chemicals

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• Read all container labels.

• Follow all procedures.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and if it is not available, do NOT use the product!

• Familiarize yourself with all chemical contents on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), if available in your workplace location.

Typically found:• At worksites with multiple employees (i.e. offices).• Community businesses where you may come in contact with chemicals

while working (i.e. gyms, daycares, schools).• Community-based staff will NOT encounter MSDS binders in

consumer’s homes.

The Binder must:• Contain the Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF).• Contain the MSDS for each chemical.• Contain all information regarding each product in use.• Be readily accessible to employees at the site during their shift.• Be stored in a centralized location.• Consistently updated with all chemicals in use.

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Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) Binders

Currently, there must be a MSDS for every product.

MSDS has 9 categories to be listed in a specific order:

Section 1: Product identification

Section 2: Ingredients

Section 3: Physical Data

Section 4: Fire and explosive data

Section 5: Reactivity data

Section 6: Storage and handling information

Section 7: Health hazards and first aid

Section 8: Special protection information

Section 9: Spill or leak procedures

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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Company Name Material Safety Data Sheet

(Prepared According to 29 CFR 1910, 2000)

SECTION 1 – PROCUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME CHEMICAL FAMILY DESCRIPTION FORMULA COMPANY NAME PHONE NUMBER

COMPANY ADDRESS EMERGENCY NUMBER

SECTION 2 – INGREDIENTS

This section lists the chemical name and number assigned to it, as well as if it is a carcinogen or not, and which

chemicals in the product are considered toxic.

SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL DATA SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

This section describes what the product is. This section includes information regarding The flashpoint of the product and the

extinguishing method to use if needed.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY DATA SECTION 6 – STORAGE AND H ANDLING INFORMATION

This section describes any know reactions with other This section includes precautions for storage, such as

products. Keep out of reach of children, do not store above 120F.

SECTION 7 – HEALTH HAZARDS AND FIRST AID

In this section you will find information regarding overexposure such as points of entry (for example; eyes, skin), what may happen with inhalation and ingestion, and the first aid procedures you should take should you

encounter any of the health hazards

SECTION 8 – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORAMATION

This section advises any protective information that is suggested while using this product, such as gloves,

ventilation information, eye protection, and any other protective equipment.

SECTION 9 – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

This section advises how to clean up a material spill or release, and how to dispose of the waste.

Example

of a blank

MSDS

Under the GHS, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) changing to Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Employers are required to update binders with new sheets as new products are received.

Allowed to continue use of the physical MSDS binder.

MSDS becoming SDS

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SDS has 16 categories to be listed in a specific order (replaces original MSDS 9 categories):

Section 1: Identification

Section 2: Hazard identification

Section 3: Ingredients

Section 4: First-aid measures

Section 5: Fire fighting measures

Section 6: Accidental release measures

Section 7: Handling and storage

Section 8: Exposure controls and 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

*OSHA indicated since other agencies regulate sections 12-15, OSHA will not be

enforcing them.

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Under the new regulations, the HSSF doesn’t change. It is a list of hazardous chemicals used by the company in the last 12 months.

Each form includes:

1. Product name

2. Hazardous ingredients

3. Date of form

4. Physical health hazards

Fire hazard

Sudden release of pressure hazard

Reactivity

Immediate threat

Chronic threat

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Hazardous Substance Survey Form

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Example of blank HSSF:

To receive credit for completion of required OSHA training, please:

1. Print and complete the OSHA Quiz document.

2. Send completed quiz to your supervisor.

For additional information on OSHA or PA Right to Know Laws:

OSHA website: https://www.osha.gov/index.html

PA Right to Know website: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_worker_and_community_right_to_know/10482

If you have any location specific questions, please talk to your supervisor or Contact Jen Brubaker, Safety Team Member, at HRHelpDesk@ucpcentralpa.org or 717-737-3477x370.

End of presentation. Thank you!

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