City of Norman Awareness Training

Presented by: Andrew Poppe

• HazardsProduct labeling

Chemical Hazards• Safety Zones• Exposure Control• PPE-Personal Protective

Equipment

• Toxicology

Materials we see at these events

Class 1: Explosives- Ammunition and Fireworks

Class 2: Compressed Gases- Different sizes (lecture or BBQ size most common)- Flammable (Propane and MAPP Gas)- Nonflammable (Freon)

Class 3: Flammable Liquids- Gasoline and Paint thinner

Materials we see at these events

Class 4.1: Flammable Solids- Glue, wood putty, adheseives

Class 4.3: Dangerous When Wet- Calcium Carbide- Raid blue fumigators

Class 5: Oxidizers- Pool Chemicals- Activator for Bondo

Materials we see at these events

Class 6: Toxic- Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticides - Liquid and Solid

Class 7: Radioactive- Smoke Detectors

Class 8: Corrosive- Acids and Bases- Cleaners

Materials we see at these events

Class 9: Miscellaneous - Asbestos

Other Material - E-Waste- Medicine - BioHaz/Sharps (used needles)

- The average life span of personal computers is only 2.4 years.

- If these electronics are burned toxic components are released into the atmosphere.

- Consumer electronics contain toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, PVC and brominated flame retardants.

E-WASTE

Additional hazards:

Lithium batteries may contain a water reactive metal (lithium) and may heat up and catch on fire. Damaged lithium batteries should be protected from water contact immediately.

Routes of exposure

• Inhalation

• Absorption

• Ingestion

• Injection

Safety ZonesTraffic Lanes

Traffic Lanes

Safety Zones

Hot Zone

Hot Zone

- Anywhere on the plastic

- No eating, drinking, or smoking

- PPE required in this zone

Safety Zones

Yellow Zone

Yellow zone

- Area to put on and take off PPE

- Decon if nessecary

- Eye wash, first aid

Safety Zones

Cold Zone

Cold zone

- Administration Area

- Food and drink allowed, where lunch will be

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

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PPE - Personal Protective EquipmentAll of the HHW staff and some of the volunteers will be dressed in level D PPE

- Steel Toe Boots or Shoes- Safety Glasses, goggles, or face shields- Gloves (we have types specific to different jobs)- Apron and/or coveralls

Safety Glasses

- Only protective eyewear that meets ANSI Z87 standard and has the Z87 stamp on frame is authorized for use.

- Make sure safety eyewear fits your face

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

Tyveks- Tyvek is not impermeable to liquids.- Do not be afraid to replace used PPE- Remember what you get on you, so we can help decon you

Decontamination - Removing PPE

Main rule when removing dirty PPE:

Outer to Outer - Inner to Inner

Careful of what you get on yourself- Replace dirty PPE

Heat exhaustion – typical signs/symptoms include rapid heartbeat, cool moist skin, dizziness, exhaustion nausea/vomiting. First Aid – remove to cool environment, give fluids (not cold) and allow to rest.

Heat stroke – life threatening, thermoregulatory system fails, body’s core temp rises uncontrollably. Symptoms include dry (often red) skin, lack of sweating, confusion, loss of consciousness, convulsions.

Treatment – call for medical help, remove to cool area, remove outer clothing and use water or moving air to cool. If limited ice packs avail apply to groin and neck.

Heat Stress

Latex Paint Bulking

- All 1 to 5 gallon cans of latex paint will be bulked into 55 gallon poly drums

- Separate by colors

- White - very important to keep this as white as possible

- Light Pastels - Darker Pastels - Trash

Toxicology of Latex Paint

- Latex Paint is nonflammable or combustable- Some can contain VOCs (volitile organic compounds)

- Do not bulk if it has oil on top or has a solvent smell (gas or paint thinner)

- Do not bulk if it has any of these on the label:

Oil BasedFlammableCombustibleAlkyd

Toxicology of Latex PaintEye contact - may cause irritation, flush immediately with waterSkin contact – repeated or prolonged may cause skin irritationInhalation – irritation of respiratory tract & lungs. Prolonged inhalation may lead to chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathingIngestion – may cause mouth & throat irritation, gastrointestinal

disturbance.Carcinogen – crystalline silica ( a constituent) is known to be

carcinogenic as a dust

Other things to look out for:

- Motor Oil

- Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)

- Cooking Oil

- Paint thinner and mineral spirits

How heavy is it?

- 1 gallon of latex paint ~ 9 lbs- Laptop computer ~ 16 lbs- Computer monitor ~ 41 lbs- 5 gallon bucket of latex paint ~ 45 lbs- Laser printer ~ 55 lbs- 27” TV ~ 80 lbs

Ergonomics

Remember the following when lifting:

- Keep the load close

- Avoid lifting from the floor

- Plan ahead

- Get help when you need it!

Ergonomics

Questions?