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Niagara Falls City School District
Right To Know
Prepared by Kevin CzajaOrleans Niagara [email protected] Communication StandardOSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure your safety when working with hazardous chemicals.
Hazard Communication involves the communication of hazards about chemicals to employees, also know as the Right To Know.
Hazard Communication ProgramEach school building has a written HazCom Program. This program is located in the Main Office of each building.
Employers will:Provide training on hazardous materialsDiscuss labels Provide MSDS
Use Chemicals SafelyKnow the chemicals you are working withKnow the hazards and how to protect yourselfStore them properlyUse correct personal protective equipment - PPE
Physical Hazards InExplosiveCompressed GasesFlammableCombustible Liquid
Chemicals May Be:UnstableOxidizerOrganic PeroxideWater-reactive
Health HazardsChemicals can: Cause cancer Be Poisonous / Toxic Damage skin, internal organs, or nervous system Be corrosive acids, alkalines Cause allergic reactions after repeated exposure
Chemicals MayEnter The Body ThroughInhalationAbsorptionIngestion
Chemicals Affect the BodyChemicals that enter the body can affect your lungs, kidneys, and/or liver
The effects can be acute or chronic
Read The LabelAvoid mixing of chemicals unless directedChemicals may react dangerously when mixed with other chemicals
LabelsAll containers must be labeled
You should never have any unlabeled containers in your workplace!
Secondary ContainersMust be appropriate for the chemicalBe thoroughly rinsed as residue may cause a chemical reactionNever use food or beverage containers
Labeling of Secondary ContainersRemove old labelNew Label:Product nameManufacturer's nameHazardsPPE
Material SafetyData SheetThe MSDS is the primary source of information about hazardous chemicals used in your worksiteYour employer must have an MSDS for every hazardous substance you use as part of your jobThe MSDS must be readily available in your workplace
Purpose of MSDSCommunicate the hazards of the product to employeesPotential health effectsPhysical and chemical characteristics Protective measures
MSDSCompany InformationHazardous IngredientsRevision DateFire and Explosion DataHealth Hazard DataReactivity DataSpill & Leak ProceduresSpecial Protection InformationSpecial Precautions
MSDS Chemical Inventory ListChemical inventories are updated annually
MSDS and chemical inventory lists are kept in area where chemicals are found. Master copies are kept in the office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance
Chemical StorageKeep chemicals in a secured location Separate based on compatibilityStore flammable/acidic material in approved flammable/acid storage cabinets
Chemical ExposureTreat immediatelyEyes: Flush with water for 15 minutesSkin: Wash with soap and waterInhalation: Move to fresh airSwallowing: Get emergency medical assistance
Bloodborne PathogenTrainingThe Bloodborne Pathogen StandardRequired by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
Schools are required to develop and implement an Exposure Control Plan to:protect employees who are at risk for acquiring bloodborne diseases protect those employees whose activities may involve contact with infectious body fluidsWhat is a Bloodborne Pathogen?Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans
Common Bloodborne Pathogen DiseasesHepatitis BHepatitis CHIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS
HIV depletes the immune system
HIV does not survive well outside the body
No threat on contracting HIV through casual contact
23HIV HelpHIV is Spread ThroughBlood to blood exposure
Transfusion of infected blood
Sharing of needles
Unprotected sexual intercourse
Born of infected mother
Hepatitis C (HCV)Hepatitis C is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States
Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting
May lead to chronic liver disease and death
Hepatitis B (HBV)Over 1 million people are infectedSymptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting
Vaccination availableMay lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and deathHBV can survive for at least one week in dried bloodSymptoms can occur 1 - 9 months after exposure
Hepatitis B VaccinationYour school will offer the Hepatitis B Vaccination to the At Risk Personnel listed in the Exposure Control Plan
Consent/Refusal Form for vaccination must be completed by At Risk Personnel
Vaccine is provided at no cost to employees
Potentially Infectious Bodily FluidsSkin tissue, cell culturesAny other bodily fluid
BloodSalivaVomitUrineSemen or vaginal secretions
Transmission PotentialContact with another persons blood or bodily fluid that may contain blood
Mucous membranes: eyes, mouth, nose
Non-intact skin
Contaminated sharps/needles
Your Exposure PotentialAdministering first aid
Post-accident cleanup
Janitorial or maintenance work
Handling of any waste products
Universal PrecautionsUse of proper PPE
Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are contaminated
Proper cleanup and decontamination
Disposal of all contaminated material in the proper manner
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Anything that is used to protect a person from exposure
Latex or Nitrile gloves, goggles, CPR mouth barriers, aprons, respirators
PPE Rules to RememberAlways check PPE for defects or tears before using
If PPE becomes torn or defective remove and get new
Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated area
Do not reuse disposable equipment
Regulated Medical WasteMust BePlace in BioHazard ContainersLiquid or semi-liquid blood or Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM)Contaminated items that could release bloodContaminated sharps in sharps container
DecontaminationDo an initial wipe up
Use disinfectant as per manufacturers directions
Dispose of all blood / body fluid waste / towels in biohazard red containers
PPE should also be removed and disposed of in biohazard red containers
Hand WashingWash hands immediately after removing PPE
Use an antibacterial soap
A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible
Exposure Incident ResponseContact with skin: wash exposed areas with antibacterial soap and running water
Contact with eyes or mucous membranes: flush affected area with running water for at least 15 minutes
Contact with clothing: remove contaminated clothing, wash underlying skin
Exposure Incident ResponseReport all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids immediately to your supervisor and/or nurse
A Post-Exposure medical evaluation will be offered to any employee involved in an exposure incident
Post-Exposure EvaluationA Consent/Declination Form for Post-Exposure Incident Medical Evaluation must be completed after all exposure incidents
If Consent Form is signed, the employer will make arrangements for that employee to seek medical evaluationRecordkeepingMedical records include:Hepatitis B vaccination statusPost-exposure evaluation and follow-up resultsTraining records include:Training datesContents of the trainingSignature of trainer and trainee
Location of the Exposure Control PlanNurses office of each building
Districts Nurse Practitioners Office
Office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance
QuestionsBuilding NurseNurse Practitioner orKevin Czaja - Safety Risk Specialist reachable through the office of Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance
Please feel free to ask any questions about the material covered by contacting your:Prepared by Kevin CzajaOrleans Niagara [email protected]