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What do OSHA regulations encompass?

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control occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals and protect personnel from contracting diseases spread through contact with blood and other bodily fluids

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What are the three separate plans clinical laboratories should have under OSHA regulations?

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1) Bloodborne Pathogen Plan
2) Hazard Communication Plan
3) Chemical Hygiene Plan

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What is a safety officer and the responsibilities?

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OSHA requires designation of safety officer

writing and monitoring an exposure control plan

training personnel in proper handling of blood and other bodily fluids and appropriate measures if exposed

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Who must follow OSHA requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens?

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Employers at ANY facility who has workers who handle or have potential to contact blood or other body fluids that may contain blood borne pathogens, contaminated items

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What are Universal Precautions?

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OSHA requires labs to implement them.

developed by CDC in carrying out legal responsibilities mandated by Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 and recently enacted BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD

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Who are responsible for inspections and enforcement of OSHA regulations including blood borne pathogen standard?

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Individual state OSHAs

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Prior to bloodborne pathogen standard, what was OSHA regulation to control or reduce occupational exposures to blood borne viruses based on?

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General occupational standards

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What is the Exposure Control Plan?

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Central to blood borne pathogen regulation

required plan

must describe potential risks, measures taken to protect, procedures to follow if exposed to BBPs

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What are the 13 required elements of the exposure control plan for BBPs?

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1) Statement of Purpose
2) Universal Precautions
3) List of Infectious Materials
4) List of Job Classifications exposed to BBP
5) Laboratory Procedures/Tasks exposed to BBP
6) Engineering AND Work Practice Controls
7) PPE
8) Housekeeping Procedures
9) Hepatitis B Vaccines
10) Post-exposure evaluation and Follow-up
11) Hazard Communication
12) Training
13) Record Keeping

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What does Universal Precautions with regard to exposure control plan for BBPs mean?

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1) consider all patients potentially infectious
2) Assume that all blood and other body fluids and tissues covered by Universal Precautions are contaminated with HIV or HBV AND
3) assume that all used needles and sharps are contaminated

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What are the primary modes of transmission for HIV and HBV in the laboratory?

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puncture wounds

skin contact causing infectious fluid or tissue to enter body through damaged or broken skin

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mucus membrane contact that permits infectious tissue or fluid to enter body through eyes, nose or mouth

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Do employers need to pay for PPE?

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Yes except for safety-toe protective footwear or prescription safety eyewear

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What are engineering controls?

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hand washing facilities, sharps containers, disposal containers, leak proof containers, protective shields, mechanical pipets, blood safety cabinets, other controls to prevent splatter

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What kinds of agents and practices are appropriate for BSL 1 Cabinet?

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Agents: not known to consistently cause diseases in humans

Practices: standard microbiological practices

B. subtilis
E. Coli

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What kinds of agents and practices are appropriate for BSL 2 Cabinet?

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Agents associated with human disease acquired through percutaneous injury, ingestion, mucous membrane exposure

BSL-1 Practices AND
Limited Access
Biohazard warning signs
sharps precautions
biosafety manual

s. aureus
e coli o157h7
K pneumoniae
HBV
HIV

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What agents and practices are appropriate for BSL 3 cabinet?

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indigenous agents that may cause SERIOUS or potentially LETHAL disease through INHALATION route of exposure

BSL-2 practices AND
controlled access
decontamination of all waste
decontamination of clothing

M. tuberculosis
B. abortus
Y. pestis
B. anthracis
C. immitis

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What agents and practices are appropriate for BSL-4 Cabinet?

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DANGEROUS agents that cause individual risk of aerosol-transmitted laboratory infections that are frequently FATAL, for which there are no vaccines or treatment

BSL-3 practice AND
clothing change before entering
showering on exit
all material decontaminated on exit from facility

Ebola
Lassa
marburg

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How often should biosafety cabinets be certified?

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when moved, at least annually and when installed

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What are requirements of respirator protection plan?

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Updating program
complying with medical evaluation requirements
annual fit testing
employee training
procedures for selecting respirators
annual medical evaluations
fit testing for tight fitting
procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, flow of breathing air for atmosphere supplying respirators
training of employees in proper use and removal

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What are work practice controls?

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hand washing with soap and water immediately after any exposure and as soon as possible after removal of gloves or other PPE

appropriate handling of needles and sharps: no recapping, discarded in approved containers, sharps containers readily available, needles not sheered broken or bent, not overfilling sharps containers, dont reach into sharps containers, leaking or punctured sharps containers placed inside second container, securely closed before disposal, tongs forceps and dustpan or broom to pick up contaminated broken glass, needles, sharps that have fallen

appropriate specimen handling procedures

decontaminating potentially contaminated equipment prior to repair OR if impossible biohazard labels use be affixed prior to repair or shipment and notified about possible contamiation

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What are housekeeping procedures under OSHA exposure control plan?

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labs must be cleaned and uncontaminated

schedules and procedures for decontamination must be established in exposure control plan and implemented

lab must provide approved red plastic bags for special medical waste and biohazards and cleaning materials for disinfecting

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What are the requirements of exposure control plan regarding Hep B vaccines?

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made available within 10 days of initial employment or when requested thereafter to all employees who have potential for occupational exposure to Hep B virus

booster must be provided if recommended

no cost to employee

vaccination not needed for previous vaccination, proven immunity or contraindicated

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How soon must Hep B vaccination be offered after initial employment?

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Must be made available within 10 days of initial employment or when requested thereafter

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What is required after exposure to BBP?

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lab safety officer must complete incident report
document route of exposure
exposed individual entitled to medical evaluation, prophylaxis vaccination and lab testing for HIV and HBV
testing is free of charge at reasonable time and place

exposed individual must be tested after exposure then again at 3, 5, 12 months following incident

if REFUSES, blood should be drawn and saved for 90 days in case later testing is needed

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What are the hazard communication requirements within the exposure control plan?
warning labels and signs must be posted one regulated waste, infectious materials and hazardous work areas. labels must be securely attached and labels indicating biohazards must be fluorescent orange or orange red with lettering in contrasting color labels and signs with universal four circle legend labels NOT required if red bags or red containers are used
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Do red bags or red containers require biohazard labels?
NO not required for those
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What must be included in BBP TRAINING program?
a)OSHA BBP regulations b)epidemiology and symptoms of BBP c)modes of transmission d)laboratory exposure control plan and location in lab e) recognizing exposure to infectious material or blood f) use and limitations of methods reducing exposure g) PPE use and disposal and decontamination h) HEP B vaccine i) procedures in emergency involving blood or infectious materials j) standard procedures if exposure, reporting and follow-up k) lab's responsibilities following exposure l) signs, labels and color coding
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What medical records are required by OSHA blood borne pathogen regulations for each employee?
name, SS number, dates and vaccinations to HEPB if exposed: copy of all medical exams, testing and follow-up health professional's written opinion of exposed individuals medical condition copy of information provided to health professional
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How long must employers keep medical records for employees?
term of employment plus 30 years if worked less than 1 year, need not be retained beyond employment if provided to employee upon termination
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What are OSHA required elements of lab training records?
a) dates of training b) contents/summary c) name / qualifications of teacher d) names and titles of attendees
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How long must OSHA training records be kept?
3 years from date of training session
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What is the purpose of Hazard Communication Plan?
ensure that hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and shared with employers and employees
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What are the requirements for chemicals within Hazard Communication Plan?
labels are not removed or defaced SDS with shipments are accessible to personnel personnel are apprised of hazards of the chemicals in the laboratory
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What must a laboratory do to comply with requirements Hazard Communication Plan?
Provide hazard determination establish and maintain hazard communication program provide labels and warnings maintain SDS training
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What are chemical manufacturers required to determine about chemicals?
whether hazardous carcinogenic or potentially hazards of mixtures of chemicals
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What are the 7 definitions used to classify hazardous chemicals by OSHA?
1) Carcinogen (health hazard) 2) corrosive 3) explosive 4) flammable 5) irritant (exclamation) 6) sensitizer (exclamation) 7) toxic (skull and crossbones)
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How are carcinogens identified by OSHA?
a) international agency for research on cancer b) Annual Report on carcinogens by National Toxicology Program c) regulated by OSHA as carcinogen
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What are the hazards of corrosive chemical?
destruction or irreversible alterations in living tissue by chemical action at site of contact
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What is an explosive chemical according to OSHA?
causes sudden release of pressure, gas and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure or high temperature
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What is a flammable chemical?
aerosol- yields flame exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening or flashback at any degree of valve opening gas- forms flammable mixture with air at ambient temperature and pressure liquid - flashpoint below 100 solid- liable to cause fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change or retained heat or can be ignited readily
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What is an irritant?
not corrosive causes REVERSIBLE inflammatory effect on living tissue through chemical action at site of contact
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what is a sensitizer?
substantial proportion of exposed individuals or animals develop allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the chemical
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What is a toxic chemical?
serious biological effects following inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with relatively small amounts the federal register describes the animal models and tests used to determine toxicity
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What must be included in the written hazard communication program required by OSHA for laboratories?
inventory with names and locations of all hazardous chemicals location of hazard communication program, chemical inventory and SDS description of physical and health hazards presented by chemicals in lab information on labs protective measures, emergency and non-routine procedures, protective equipment how to use laboratory labeling system and SDS environmental monitoring procedures
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What information must be included on labels for chemical containers?
Identity of hazardous chemical using common name or trade name or nomenclature of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) or Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) Appropriate hazard warnings including words, pictures, symbols or combinations name of manufacturer and emergency telephone number
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How was the Hazard Communication Standard revised in 2012?
OSHA revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) published in federal register in march 2012 new labeling elements and standardized format for SDSs formerly MSDSs
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What were the required elements of labels after June 1, 2015
Product identifier Signal word hazard statement precautionary statement pictogram name, address etelophne number of manufacturer, importer or reasonable party
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what is the product identifier on a chemical label?
how its identified can be chemical name, code number or batch number must be same on label and section I of SDS
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what are signal words?
relative severity of hazard and alert reader to potential hazard on label ONLY TWO WORDS USED: Danger and Warning Within specific hazard class, gander is more severe and warning less only one signal word no matter how many hazards chemical may have
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What is a hazard statement?
nature of hazards of chemical including degree all applicable hazard statements must appear on label may be combined where appropriate to reduce redundancies specific to hazard classification categories chemical users should see the same statement for the same hazards no matter what chemical is or who produces it
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What are precautionary statements?
recommended measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure, improper storage or handling FOUR TYPES: prevention, response, storage and disposal precautionary statements are independent in most cases OSHA allows flexibility for combining statements, order of precedence or eliminating inappropriate statement
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What supplementary information is provided on labels?
additional instructions or information that is deemed helpful may list any hazards not otherwise classified under this portion identify percentage of ingredients of unknown acute toxicity when it is present in concentration of >1 and classification is not based on testing mixture as a whole
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What are pictograms on chemical labels?
graphic symbols that communicate specific information about hazards
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What are the 6 specific hazards for the Health Hazard pictogram?
carcinogen mutagenicity reproductive toxicity respiratory sensitizer target organ toxicity aspiration toxicity
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What are the hazards for the flame pictogram?
flammables pyrophoric self-heating emits flammable gas self-reactive organic peroxides
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What are the Exclamation Mark hazards?
irritant (skin/eye) skin sensitizer acute toxicity (harmful) narcotic effects respiratory tract irritant ozone layer hazard
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What are the Skull and Crossbones hazards?
acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
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What are the exploding bomb hazards?
explosives self-reactives organic peroxides
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Do the OSHA pictograms replace the diamond-shaped labels?
No, US Department of Transportation (DOT) requires those for transport of chemicals
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Does DOT allow both pictogram and diamond shaped label to appear on the same container?
yes for the same hazard
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Are employers allowed to keep using National Fire Protection Association Diamond hazard labels?
Yes they can use NFPA or HMS for workplace labels if they are consistent with requirements of Hazard Communication Standard and employees have immediatee access to specific hazard information
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What are the 16 Sections of Safety Data Sheets?
1: Identification 2: Hazard ID 3: Composition Information/Ingredients 4: first-aid measures 5: fire-fighting measures 6: accidental release measures 7: handling and storage 8: exposure controls/personal protection 9: physical and chemical properties 10: Stability and Reactivity 11: Toxicological Information 12: Ecological (Non-mandatory) 13: Disposal considerations (Non-mandatory) 14: Transport information (Non-mandatory) 15: Regulatory Information (Non-mandatory) 16: Other Information
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What should the SDS say in a section if no relevant information is available?
No applicable information
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What are the training requirements for the new label elements and SDS format?
Labeling elements: identifier, signal word, picogram, hazard statements, precuationary satements, name/address/phone number of manufcaturer 16 section format of SDS including information in each section
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What is the Chemical Hygiene Plan?
Required by Federal Register Laboratories must develop CHP As defined by federal register- written program developed and implemented by employer which sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and work practice that are capable of protecting employees from health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace..."
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What is contained in the Federal Register?
Specifies PELs (permissable exposure limits) rules for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals
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What does OSHA require the CHP to contain?
specific measures by employer to ensure safety 1) SOPs for laboratory work involving use of hazardous chemicals. Relate to specific hazardous chemicals present in individual labs and specific measures to protect employees from exposure to these chemicals. General safety precautions (PPE, hygiene practices, restrictions on eating and drinking and housekeeping) 2) criteria for determining and implementing control measures to reduce employee exposure to hazardous chemicals 3) Specific measures to ensure fume hoods and PPE are functioning properly and procedures to maintain the proper and appropriate function of equipment 4) Provisions for employee information and training 5)statement indicating that specific laboratory operations, procedures or activities require prior approval from employer 6) provisions for medical consultation and medical examinations 7) designation of chemical hygiene officer responsible for implementing CHP 8) special precautions for use of particularly hazardous chemicals
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What is the relationship between the CHP and safety manual and OSHA hazard communication standard?
CHP information may already be a part of safety manual not intended to replace safety manual or OSHA HCS Communication standard is incorporated INTO THE CHP
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How soon after hire must new employees receive training on hazardous chemicals?
within 30 days after being hired or before they begin working with hazardous chemicals
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What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste manifest system?
Designed to track hazardous waste from time it leaves generator facility until reaches off-site waste management facility that will store, treat or dispose of hazardous waste Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is a form required by EPA and DOT for all generators who transport or offer for transport hazardous waste for off-site treatment, recycling, storage or disposal form contains: type and quantity of waste, instructions for handling waste, signature lines for all parties involved in disposal process
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How long must Hazardous Waste Manifest Forms be kept?
generator must keep signed copy for 3 years or until he receives signed copy from the designated facility that received the waste signed copy must be retained as record for at least 3 years from DATE WASTE WAS ACCEPTED by INITIAL TRANSPORTER
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What is the boiling point of liquid nitrogen?
-196 C (-321F)
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What is the temperature of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice)?
-78 C (-109 F)
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What are the thresholds for hazardous atmosphere according to OSHA?
Oxygen concentration is below 19.5% or above 23.5%
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When is an oxygen monitor required in an area by OSHA?
if oxygen can fall below 19.5% or above 23.5% device alarm and warning levels should be set according to these levels
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At what oxygen content does asphyxia occur?
Less than 20.9% by volume
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Why are the effects of oxygen between 16%-19.5%?
With any form of exertion can rapidly become symptomatic as tissues fail to obtain oxygen necessary to function properly increased breathing rates, accelerated heartbeat, impaired thinking or coordination these occur more quickly in oxygen deficient environment
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What happens at oxygen concentrations of 12-16%
tachypnea (increased breathing rates) tachycardia (accelerated heartbeat) impaired attention, thinking and coordination EVEN DURING RESTING
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What happens at oxygen levels of 10-14%
faulty judgment intermittent respiration exhaustion with MINIMAL EXERTION
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What happens in air with 6-10% oxygen
nausea vomiting lethargic movements perhaps unconsciousness
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What happens when breathing air containing less than 6% oxygen
convulsions apnea (cessation of breathing) followed by cardiac standstill symptoms occur IMMEDIATELY even if worker survives, organs may show evidence of hypoxic damage which may be irreversible
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What are the 4 classes of fires?
A: ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cloth, some rubber and plastic materials B: flammable or combustible liquids; flammable gases, greases and similar materials C: energized electrical equipment where safety requires use of electrically nonconductive extinguishing media D: combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, lithium and potassium
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Describe the 4 classes of fire extinguishers
A: ordinary combustible materials. numerical rating indicates amount of WATER it holds B: flammable or combustible liquids such as acetone, ethanol, methanol or xylene. numerical rating indicates SQFT of fire it can extinguish C: energized electrical equipment fires. no numerical rating D: combustible metals. Do not have numerical rating
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What is the R.A.C.E. fire plan?
Remove anyone from danger Activate fire alarm Confine the fire by closing doors Extinguish fire or evacuate area
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What is the fire extinguisher operation P.A.S.S.?
pull pin aim hose at base of fire squeeze handle sweep side to side
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What are the key electrical safety requirements of OSHA?
sufficient access and working space around all electrical equipment to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment Employees at risk of injury from electric shock or electrical hazards must be trained trained in skills techniques to identify exposed live parts of electrical equipment flexible electric cords not used for raising or lowering equipment flexible cords not fastened with staples or hung
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What does OSHA require for employees exposed to radiation?
must supply employees with appropriate personnel monitoring equipment such as film badges, pocket chambers, pocket dosimeters, film rings and require them to use safety devices employer must post radiation caution sign "Caution" Radiation Area" employer must retain records of radiation exposure of all employees for whom personnel monitoring is required AND advise each employee of his/her individual exposure on at least annual basis Nuclear Regulatory Commission : keep exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA)
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When are eye wash stations required?
OSHA states that where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick quenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use Doesn't define suitable or how immediate or particular conditions of eyewash/shower
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What are the requirements of eyewash statements and safety showers provided by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)?
OSHA uses this as a reference guide Eyewash stations for splashes and spills where only the eye are likely affected require a flow of 0.4 gallons/minute GPM at 30 PSI for 15 minutes eye/face washing for splashes or spills where eyes AND face are affected requires 3.0 ppm for 15 minutes nozzles should be at least 6 inches from any obstruction and mounted between 33-53 inches above the floor eyewash gauge should be used to verify and test the flow pattern eyewash stain must provide recommended flow for at least 15 minutes activation valves must open within 1 second and remain open until intentionally closed or turned off water must be tepid (60-100F or 16-38C) travel time to eye wash under 10 SECONDS for all hazardous areas = 55 FEET eyewash must be on same level as hazard have clear path for travel brightly lit area highly visible sign
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Are self-contained or personal wash devices permitted for eye wash stations?
Considered supplemental units to provide immediate flushing while transitioning to permanent fixture
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What are the OSHA requirements for noise exposure plan?
employers must develop and implement hearing conservation program that includes use of PPE if workers are exposed to TWA time weighted average of >or equal 85DBA over 8 hour shift if workers exposed to noise above 85 dBA employer must develop monitoring program to assess noise levels
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What are the requirements of noise monitoring program?
all continuous, intermittent and impulsive sound levels from 80-130dbA must be included in noise measurements noise measuring instruments must be calibrated and accurate monitoring must be repeated when change in production, process equipment or controls increases noise exposures
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How does employer determine if noise levels are damaging?
must conduct noise exposure assessment using approved sound level monitoring device such as dosimeter measure 8-hour TWA exposure if exceeds threshold, employer must provide hearing protection at no cost to workers and train them on their use
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What are the symptoms at various oxygen ranges?
16%-19.5% = WITH EXERTION can rapidly cause symptoms such as increased breathing rates, accelerated heartbeat, impaired thinking or coordination 12%-16% = tachypnea (increased breathing rates), tachycardia (accelerated heartbeat), impaired attention, thinking and coordination even WHILE RESTING 10%-14% = faulty judgment, intermittent respiration and exhaustion even with MINIMAL EXERTION 6%-10% = nausea, vomiting, lethargic movements and perhaps unconsciousness <6% = convulsions, apnea (cessation of breathing), cardiac standstill. symptoms can occur immediately. may cause irreversible hypoxic damage to organs
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What is the RACE plan?
Remove anyone from danger Activate the fire alarm Confine the fire by closing doors Extinguish fire or evacuate area
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National Fire Protection Association Health Hazard Scale Criteria (0-4)
0 = Normal Materials 1 = Slightly Hazardous 2 = Hazardous 3 = Extreme Danger 4 = Deadly
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National Fire Protection Association Reactivity Hazard Scale (0-4)
0 = Stable 1 = Unstable if Heated 2 = Violent Chemical Change 3 = Shock and Heat May Detonate 4 = May Detonate
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National Fire Protection Association Fire Hazard Scale 0-4
0 = Will not burn 1 = Combustible 2 = Ignited with Heat 3 = Readily Ignitable 4 = Very Flammable
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National Fire Protection Association Specific Hazard Identities
OXY = Oxidizer ACID = Acid ALK = Alkali COR = Corrosive W (with line through) = Use no Water ( it is water ignitable)
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What are 3 acceptable nomenclature/naming sources for the identity of hazardous chemicals on the label and SDS?
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) Common or trade name
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Flashpoint?
lowest temperature at which chemical gives off enough vapor to form ignitable mixture with air
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Information in SDS Section 1 Identification
GHS product identifier other means of identification recommended USE of the chemical and restrictions on use supplier's details (name, address, phone #) Emergency phone #
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SDS Section 2 Hazards Identification
GHS classification of the substance/mixture and any national or regional information GHS label elements including precautionary statements other hazards which do not result in classification or are not covered by GHS
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SDS Section 3 Composition
Substance: Chemical identity Common name, synonyms, etc. CAS number, EC number etc. Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which contribute to classification of the substance Mixture: chemical identity and concentration of concentration ranges of all ingredients which are hazardous within the meaning of GHS and present above cutoff levels
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SDS Section 4 First Aid Measures
description of necessary measures subdivided according to routes of exposure most important symptoms/effects acute and delayed indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
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SDS Section 5 Firefighting Measures
suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media specific hazards arising from the chemical (any hazardous combustion products) Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
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SDS Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
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SDS Section 7 Handling and Storage
precautions for safe handling conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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SDS Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control parameters e.g. occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values appropriate engineering controls individual protection measures such as PPE
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SDS Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
appearance odor odor threshold pH melting/freezing point initial boiling point and boiling range flash point evaporation rate flammabillty (solid gas) upper/lower flammability or explosive limits vapor pressure vapor density relative density solubility(ies) partition coefficient: n-octanol/water autoignition temperature decomposition temperature
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SDS Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
chemical stability possibility of hazardous reactions conditions to avoid (E.g. static discharge, shock or vibration) Incompatible materials hazardous decomposition products
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SDS Section 11 Toxicological Information
concise but complete and comprehensible description of the various toxicological (health) effects and the available data used to identify those effects including: information on likely routes of exposure symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicologcal characteristics delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure; numerical measures of toxicity (acute toxicity estimates)
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SDS Section 12 Ecological Information
ecotoxicity persistence and degradability bioaccumulative potential mobility in soil other adverse effects
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SDS Section 13 Disposal Considerations
description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal, including disposal of any contaminated packaging
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SDS Section 14 Transport Information
UN Number UN proper shipping name transport hazard classes Packing group marine pollutant (Yes/No) special precautions for transport
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SDS Section 15 Regulatory Information
safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
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SDS Section 16 Other information
preparation and revisions of the SDS other information

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