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Introduction

Aldridge, Inc. is committed to the prevention of hazardous material and chemical incidents that could result in injury and/or illness to any employee.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is based on the simple concept that employees have both a need and a "right to know" the identities and hazards of any chemicals they work with. Employees also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent chemical exposures and how to avoid adverse health effects.

A Hazardous Chemical is...

A substance or mixture that is classified as a:

Hazardous Chemical Labels

The labeling system to be used by Aldridge, Inc. follows the requirements in the 2012 revision of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard to be consistent with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification of Labeling of Chemicals. The label on the chemical is intended to convey information about the hazards posed by the chemical through standardized label elements, including symbols, signal words and hazard statements.

Primary Container Labels - (Manufacturer's Container)

A label that includes a product identifier, an appropriate signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and the name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

For each chemical, the manufacturer label must contain:

What is a Hazard Pictogram?

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

What Is A Signal Word?

The signal word indicates the severity of the hazard.

What Is a Hazard Statement?

A hazard statement is a phrase that describes the nature of the hazard in the substance or mixture. Examples of hazard statements include:

What Is a Precautionary Statement?

A precautionary statement is a phrase that describes recommended measure(s) to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical. Examples of precautionary statements include:

Secondary Container Labels

OSHA requires secondary container labels to have the full GHS label, or: Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.

At our workplace we have two secondary containers as discussed later in this training.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Besides the lables on the original manafacturer chemical containers, there are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for each chemical. The SDS's contain everything you need to know about each product. The SDS's here at our workplace are located in the chart below entitled "Chemicals We Use and Their SDS's".

SDSs are broken up into 16 sections.

SDS's for Chemicals In Our Workplace

Hazards Identified for Chemicals In Our Workplace

The following table provides information about each chemical that we use, including: the work area, how used, the Hazard(s) if any, and the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) recommended, if any.

Our Secondary Containers

Here are the secondary containers we use in our workplace.

Safe Work Practices

Routine Work Tasks

Use the following safe work practices whenever you use hazardous chemicals:

Non-Routine Work Tasks

Before employees perform any special (non-routine) tasks that may expose them to hazardous chemicals that are different or in addition to the chemicals they routinely use, the company will inform them about the chemicals' hazards, any appropriate controls including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's), provide additional training, and what to do in an emergency.

The Ways Chemicals Enter the Body

Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact, Skin Contact

If You Have an Adverse Effect to any Chemical

In the event that you have an adverse effect to any chemical in the workplace, immediately identify the substance you were using and:

Depending on the severity:

Emergency Procedures

Detection of Chemical Emission

Here are some observations you can use to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in your work area that goes beyond normal use:

If a Chemical Emission Occurs

If a leak, spill, odor or cloud appears and immediate action your take to stop the leak, spill, odor or could, does not work: