OSHA.. Flashcards
the toxic effects resulting from a SINGLE DOSE or SHORT EXPOSURE to a substance
ACUTE TOXICITY
a chemical that has been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and found to be a CARCINOGEN or POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN; or is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen in the Annual Report on Carcinogens published by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) (latest edition); or is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen (formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde)
CHRONIC TOXICITY
liquids having a flash point at or above 37.8 degrees (100F)
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
a substance that causes visible destruction or permanent changes in human skin tissue at the site of contact (bleach and formaldehyde)
CORROSIVE
a chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas and heat when subjected to sudden shock (nitroglycerine)
EXPLOSIVE
4 types of Flammables
Aerosols-hairsprayGas-acetyleneLiquid-acetone/gasSolid-phosphorous
a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees. Also includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic, or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, nerurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
HEALTH HAZARDS
a chemical which is not corrosive, but which causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact (formaldehyde)
IRRITANT
dose required to produce the death in 50% of the exposed species within a specified time.
LD50 lethal dose 50
these are dangerous fire explosion risk (benzoyl peroxide)
ORGANIC PEROXIDE
chemicals that support combustion (bleach)
OXIDIZER
a chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
material that will ignite spontaneously in air at 130 degrees F or below (calcium or titanium powder)
PYROPHORIC
a chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the chemical (formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde)
SENSITIZER
a relative property of a chemical agent and refers to a harmful effect on some biologic mechanism and the conditions under which this effect occurs
TOXICITY
materials that self-react under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature (hydrogen cyanide)
UNSTABLE
materials that can react with water to form gas, either flammable or toxic (halogen gases and sulfur dioxide)
WATER-REACTIVE
the following is a target organ categorization of effects which may occur, including examples of signs and symptoms and chemicals which have been found to cause such effects. These examples are presented to illustrate the range and diversity of effects and hazards found in the workplace, and the broad scope employers must consider in this area, but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS
chemicals which produce liver damageex: jaundice, liver enlargementchemicals: carbon tetrachloride
HEPATOTOXINS
chemicals which produce kidney damageex: edemachemicals: halogenated hydrocarbons
NEPHROTOXINS
chemicals which produce their primary toxic effects on the nervous systemex: narcosis, behavioral changeschemicals: mercury
NEUROTOXINS
decrease hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissues of oxygenex: loss of consciousnesschemicals: carbon monoxide
HEMATO-POIETIC SYSTEM
agents which damage the lung.ex: cough, tightness in chest, shortness of breathchemicals: silica, asbestos
PULMONARYTOXINS
chemicals which affect the reproductive capabilities including chromosomal damage (mutations) and effects on fetusesex: birth defects, sterilitychemicals: lead, DBCP
REPRODUCTIVE TOXINS
chemicals which affect the dermal layer of the body ex: defatting of the skin, rashes, irritationchemicals: ketones
CUTANEOUS HAZARDS
chemicals which affect the eye or visual capacityex: conjunctivitis, corneal damagechemicals: organic solvents, acids
EYE HAZARDS
4 AREAS OSHA DIRECTLY IMPACTS FUNERAL SERVICES:
- OSHA act of 1970 or General Rule2. Hazardous Communication Standard3. Formaldehyde Standard4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
OSHA act of 1970
• Safe and healthful working conditions
• Ensure hazards of all chemicals are evaluated, and the information concerning their hazards is transmitted to all employers and employees by means of comprehensive haz comm. Program to include:• Container labeling• Forms of warning• MSDS - Material safe
HAZ COM STANDARD – “THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW”
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Written training program• Written haz comm Program• Chemicals meet OSHA standards• Labels updated within 3 months
• All labeled• All have MSDS, in binder, alpha order, readily available• Identify / warning with words, pictures or symbols• Name, address, phone number• If transferred to new bottle – new label• Identify chemical with words, pictures or symbols• In English, can have other second language, but English first• Not removed, if removed – replace
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LABELING
• Every MSDS sheet should:
• Be readily available• Kept up to date• One for every chemical except consumer products• Be in English• In alphabetical order• In binder, in the room of chemical use
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Must be written, supervised and include:• Who does MSDS• Where the MSDS is located• List of Hazards• Method to inform• What to do if no MSDS• Stored for 30 years• Train at time of Hire and, if new duty, if new equipment, if new hazard• Information on all hazardous chemicals• Requirements under hazardous communication standards• Any questions from trainee’s
• Manufactures name and address• Emergency number• Hazardous rating• Chemical name & trade name• Formula
Product ID
• May include exposure limits and /or• Precautionary measures
Hazardous Ingredients
• Appearance• Vapor density• Pressure• Odor• Gravity• Boiling Point• Evaporation rate• Percent volatile• Solubility
Physical Data
• Flashpoint• Flammable limits• Fire extinguisher required• Specific fire procedures and hazards
Fire & Explosion Data
• Stability• Conditions and materials to avoid
Reactivity Data
• Effects of overexposure for example:• Headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing & drowsiness• Entrance to body (ingestion, eyes, skin & inhalation)
Health Hazard Data
• Spill procedures• Waste disposal methods
Safe Handling and Use
• Protection required for safe handling or chemicals for example:• Respirator, ventilation, eye protection, protective gloves, clothes, etc.
Special Protection Information
• Handling and storage• Temperature• Humidity• Refrigeration• Sunlight• Special containers
Special Precautions
• Cancer causing• Special container• Check for leaks• Container residue
Additional Information
4 areas OSHA directly impacts funeral services
- OSHA act of 1970/General Rule2. Haz Comm standard3. Formaldehyde Standard4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Applies to ALL occupational exposure to blood or OPIMStates a written exposure control plan must be implemented by the employer to eliminate or otherwise minimize employee exposure
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN STANDARD
pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans.ex: HIV, HBV, Malaria, Syphillis
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN
other potential infectious material
OPIM
act of disinfecting or preserving a human dead body, by chemical substances.Disinfect or preserve a dead body tissues or structures.
EMBALMING
Written Exposure Control Plan MUST contain
- Exposure termination2. Method of implementation for compliance3. Documentation of methods/procedures4. Documentation of annual updates5. Documentation that employer sought employee input6. All documents MUST include dates of consideration
An employee must survey work site by job classification to determine employee exposure
Exposure termination
Hep-B vaccine, haz comm, record keeping, & evaluation procedures regarding exposure.
Method of implementation for compliance
procedures that reduce risk of exposure
Documentation of methods/procedures
used to improve safety thereby eliminating exposure or minimizing it
Documentation of annual updates
documentation that employer has sought…
employee input (non management) to improve safety and minimizing exposure via safer engineering & work practice controls.