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OSHA Test 1 Flashcards

1
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the toxic effects resulting from a SINGLE DOSE or SHORT EXPOSURE to a substance

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ACUTE TOXICITY

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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)

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CHRONIC TOXICITY

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3
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liquids having a flash point at or above 37.8 degrees (100F)

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COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

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4
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a substance that causes visible destruction or permanent changes in human skin tissue at the site of contact (bleach and formaldehyde)

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CORROSIVE

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5
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a chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas and heat when subjected to sudden shock (nitroglycerine)

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EXPLOSIVE

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6
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4 types of Flammables

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Aerosols-hairspray
Gas-acetylene
Liquid-acetone/gas
Solid-phosphorous

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7
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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.

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HEALTH HAZARDS

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8
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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)

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IRRITANT

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9
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dose required to produce the death in 50% of the exposed species within a specified time.

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LD50 lethal dose 50

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10
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these are dangerous fire explosion risk (benzoyl peroxide)

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ORGANIC PEROXIDE

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11
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chemicals that support combustion (bleach)

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OXIDIZER

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12
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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

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS

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13
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material that will ignite spontaneously in air at 130 degrees F or below (calcium or titanium powder)

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PYROPHORIC

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14
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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)

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SENSITIZER

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15
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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

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TOXICITY

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16
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materials that self-react under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature (hydrogen cyanide)

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UNSTABLE

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17
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materials that can react with water to form gas, either flammable or toxic (halogen gases and sulfur dioxide)

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WATER-REACTIVE

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18
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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.

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TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS

19
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chemicals which produce liver damage

ex: jaundice, liver enlargement
chemicals: carbon tetrachloride

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HEPATOTOXINS

20
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chemicals which produce kidney damage

ex: edema
chemicals: halogenated hydrocarbons

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NEPHROTOXINS

21
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chemicals which produce their primary toxic effects on the nervous system

ex: narcosis, behavioral changes
chemicals: mercury

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NEUROTOXINS

22
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decrease hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissues of oxygen

ex: loss of consciousness
chemicals: carbon monoxide

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HEMATO-POIETIC SYSTEM

23
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agents which damage the lung.

ex: cough, tightness in chest, shortness of breath
chemicals: silica, asbestos

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PULMONARYTOXINS

24
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chemicals which affect the reproductive capabilities including chromosomal damage (mutations) and effects on fetuses

ex: birth defects, sterility
chemicals: lead, DBCP

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REPRODUCTIVE TOXINS

25
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chemicals which affect the dermal layer of the body

ex: defatting of the skin, rashes, irritation
chemicals: ketones

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CUTANEOUS HAZARDS

26
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chemicals which affect the eye or visual capacity

ex: conjunctivitis, corneal damage
chemicals: organic solvents, acids

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EYE HAZARDS

27
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4 AREAS OSHA DIRECTLY IMPACTS FUNERAL SERVICES:

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  1. OSHA act of 1970 or General Rule
  2. Hazardous Communication Standard
  3. Formaldehyde Standard
  4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
28
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OSHA act of 1970

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• Safe and healthful working conditions

29
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• 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

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HAZ COM STANDARD – “THE RIGHT TO KNOW LAW”

30
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EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Written training program
  • Written haz comm Program
  • Chemicals meet OSHA standards
  • Labels updated within 3 months
31
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  • 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
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LABELING

32
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• Every MSDS sheet should:

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  • 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
33
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING

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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
34
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  • Manufactures name and address
  • Emergency number
  • Hazardous rating
  • Chemical name & trade name
  • Formula
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Product ID

35
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  • May include exposure limits and /or

* Precautionary measures

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Hazardous Ingredients

36
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  • Appearance
  • Vapor density
  • Pressure
  • Odor
  • Gravity
  • Boiling Point
  • Evaporation rate
  • Percent volatile
  • Solubility
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Physical Data

37
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  • Flashpoint
  • Flammable limits
  • Fire extinguisher required
  • Specific fire procedures and hazards
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Fire & Explosion Data

38
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  • Stability

* Conditions and materials to avoid

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Reactivity Data

39
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  • Effects of overexposure for example:
  • Headaches, dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing & drowsiness
  • Entrance to body (ingestion, eyes, skin & inhalation)
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Health Hazard Data

40
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  • Spill procedures

* Waste disposal methods

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Safe Handling and Use

41
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• Protection required for safe handling or chemicals for example:
• Respirator, ventilation, eye protection, protective gloves, clothes,
etc.

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Special Protection

Information

42
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  • Handling and storage
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Refrigeration
  • Sunlight
  • Special containers
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Special Precautions

43
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  • Cancer causing
  • Special container
  • Check for leaks
  • Container residue
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Additional Information

OSHA (2 decks)

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