Reg Comp OSHA

OSHA

governmental agency that oversees the application of the legislation responsible to regulate and enforce safety and health matters for US employees; occupational safety and health administration

occupational safety and health act of 1970

legislation enacted to ensure the safety and health of workers, currently the US department of labor, assists each state to remain in compliance with the standards and provide training

employee rights

every employer shall furnish to every employee a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious harm

3 important standards

1. Hazard communication

2. Formaldehyde

3. Bloodborne pathogens

exemption from OSHA reporting

less than 10 employees may be exempt from this injury and incident reporting as well as programmed inspections

serious violation

13,653; when a business knows there is a hazard that can injure or kill and they do not resolve it

other than serious violation

13,653; when the employer finds or knows there is a safety or health concern in the work place and does not correct it

willful/repeated violation

136,532; if you repeat a violation within 3 years of findings or blatantly disregard standards

Hazard communication standard

takes effect in 1983 and is based on a simple idea; all employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals to which they are exposed to in the workplace

focus of the hazard communication standard

focuses on these things:

- the acquisition of SDS

- the proper labeling and associated warnings on containers containing hazardous chemicals

- the communication by the employer to the employees of hazards in the workplace through information

and training

- the documentation of the development and implementation of a written hazard communication program

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

a document prepared by chemical manufacturers for any chemical which presents a hazard to health and safety. A safety data sheet includes information about each chemical, covering the physical and environmental hazards, precautions for safe handling, storage, and transportation of the chemical; contains 16 sections

who makes the safety data sheets?

the chemical manufacturers; not the funeral directors. Fluid brands must have an SDS from their chemical manufacturer

how many SDS are required in the fh?

2 SDS binders; one in the prep room and one in the offices; may be digital

chemicals listed on the SDS

must be organized in alphabetical order according to product name

Hazardous chemical inventory list

a list of all hazardous chemicals in alphabetical order according to product name; must be updated yearly or ant time products are changed; include effective date

first page of the SDS

must be the Hazardous chemical Inventory list

limit for chemicals in the FH

no more than 500lbs or 40 cases at any one location

health hazard

a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees

carcinogen

any substance or agent producing or incising the development of cancerous growth in living tissie

corrosive

any substance that causes visible destruction, or irreversible alterations in living tissue by chemical action

irritant

any material at which the site of contact causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by a chemical action

sensitizer

ant material that after repeated exposure on people or animals causes a substantial number of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue

toxic agent

any poisonous material that causes harmful effects on the body through ingestion, inhalation, or physical contact

hepatotoxins

chemicals capable of producing liver damage

nephrotoxins

chemicals capable of damaging the kidneys

neurotoxin

chemicals producing primary toxic effects on the nervous system

reproductive toxins

poisonous chemicals having harmful effects on the reproductive system

hematotoxins

chemicals acting on the blood

physical hazard

a substance, which is scientifically proven to be combustible liquid, compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable, or water reactive

combustible liquid

any liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100 degrees, but below 200 degrees F or higher, the total volume of which make up 99% or more of the total volume of the mixture

compressed gas

a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70 degrees F or a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 104psi at 130 degrees F regardless of the pressure at 70 degrees

flammable

Aerosol, means an aerosol that, when tested yields a flame projection exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening, or a flashback (a flame extending back to the valve) at any degree of valve opening

organic peroxide

an organic compound containing the bivalent O-O structure and which may be considered a peroxide derivative with one or both of the hydrogen atoms replaced by an organic molecule. They are a dangerous fire and explosive risk

oxidizer

means a substance that initiates or promotes combustion in other materials, thereby causing fire either of itself or through the release of oxygen or other gases

pyrophoric

means a chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C) or below

unstable

means a chemical which in the pure state, or as produced or transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or will become self-reactive under conditions of shocks, pressure, or temperature

water-reactive

means a chemical that reacts with water to release a gas that is either flammable or presents a health hazard

How do I get an SDS?

fluid manufacturers will send it to the FH; make available via website and have the most updated version

How do I find a missing SDS?

send a request to the fluid manufacturer of the SDS you are missing and put your request letter in the SDS folder as a temporary record until the company sends you one. If they do not send you one, discard the product and stop using it.

How do i dispose of old chemicals?

according to federal and state (local) law; 50,000 dollar fine per chemical disposal fine if not disposed of properly

Common household products in the fh

anything that is bought and being used in the FH should have an SDS ; residential cosmetics do not need an SDS but mortuary cosmetics do

what labels must contain

-product identity

- appropriate hazard warnings

- name and address of the manufacturer

english

- no specification on size or color

signal words

words on a sign that must be readable at a minimum distance of 5 feet and in english

danger

the highest level of a label that will cause death; RED

warning

the middle level of a label that may cause death or injuries; ORANGE

Caution

the lowest level of a label that tells you to keep areas clear YELLOW

biohazard labels

must be fluorescent with the symbol in a contrasting red color; must be on the prep room door and inside the prep room and on items that come in contact with biohazards

emergency signage

should be green and white- items receiving emergency designation; emergency shower and eyewash and first aid kit

chemical warnings

should be in red, black, and white; items receiving chemical warnings - chemical storage areas

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

2012, takes effect in 2015; an internationally adopted system for the classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals

Includes established criteria for classifying hazards and for further categorizing the hazards according to their relative risks

Provides established language and symbols for each hazard class and each category within a class

what is on the GHS?

- a signal word

- a symbol or pictogram

- a hazard statement

- precautionary statements

Written hazard communication plan

Writing that determines what your hazards are in your business; Created by each employer; employers OSHA compliance officer; Prepare a list or inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Ensure all hazards are labeled

Maintain all SDS

Describe where SDS are being kept

Train all employees

formaldehyde

An air pollutant that is a colorless chemical used to manufacture building materials and many household products, such as particleboard, hardwood plywood paneling

action level

used by OSHA to express a health or physical hazard- they indicate the level of a harmful or toxic substance activity which triggers medical surveillance, increased industrial hygiene monitoring

PEL

permissable exposure limit

TWA

time weighted average

0.75ppm or less

STEL

short term exposure limit; 2.0ppm or less

action level for formaldehyde

0.5ppm per TWA

Initial monitoring

identification of all employees that are exposed to areas above the action level; accurately determine the exposure of each employee; needs to be repeated for every change in product/equipment

additional monitoring

-Unnecessary if exposure level is maintained below STEL/TWA and Action Level

-Employer must promptly monitor employee exposure upon receiving reports formaldehyde related signs and symptoms.

-If above Action Level may need to issue employees respirators which opens the door to the Respirator Standard

-To be safe it is highly recommended that monitoring take place every year. Employees informed of the results 15 DAYS once results are received (best practice to post results on Prep Room Door)

emergency shower and eyewash station

needs to be located 25 feet of the workspace and clearly marked, well-lighted and easily accessible

should be a one step operation; push plate or pull

water supply should be cool to cold and not be used for any other purpose

good air exchange

12-20 times per hour

PPE requirements (6)

1. gown

2. gloves

3. head covering

4. shoe coverings

5. mask

6. eye goggles

donning

putting on

doffing

taking off