Basic Safety 1.3.0 Hazard Recognition, Etc. Flashcards
HAZCOM, Hazardous Communication Standards
Requires employers to educate employees about hazardous chemicals on the job site.
Aligns with GHS, Globally Harmonized System…of Classification and Labeling Chemicals
HAZCOM may also be called
Right-To-Know requirement.
Solvents, paint, concrete, wood dust, acids can all be considered
Hazardous Chemicals
Employee responsibilities under HAZCOM
Where are the SDS? Report Hazards Know hazardous materials and precautions What do I do in an emergency? Where is the Hazard communication program and content?
How can this cause harm?
Energy Sources that can cause an incident?
Magnitude of the energy?
What could go wrong to release the energy?
How can it be controlled?
Will I be exposed?
Questions to ask about potentially hazardous situations or equipment.
The Big 4 Contact with acid, heat, cold, radiation, pressurized liquid or gas or toxic substances Being cut High Noise Repetetive motion or vibration
Events that can cause injuries.
Mechanical Pneumatic (air pressure) Hydraulic (fluid pressure) Electrical Chemical Thermal Radioactive Gravitational Stored Energy
Kinds of energy that the release of can cause an accident.
JSA
Job Safety Analysis
TSA
Task Safety Analysis
JHA
Job Hazard Analysis
Tools, Materials and Equipment needs
Staffing requirements
Duration
Quality Concerns
Parts of the JSA used for preplanning
Difference between JSA and TSA
TSA is a pre-printed, fill-in-the-blank checklist.
Workers may be required to sign TSA.
Risk Assessment
Measure of the probability, consequences and exposure related to an event.
Exposure
Amount of time and/or degree exposed to condition, material or environment.
Acceptable Level of Risk
Low probability of incident, consequences and exposure risk are all acceptable.