Laserfiche WebLink
10 0 <br /> 18 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1646 <br /> Every container of hazardous chemicals received shall be labeled,tagged,or marked with the required information.Your suppli- <br /> ers shall also send you a property completed MSDS with the first shipment of a chemical,and with the next shipment after the <br /> MSDS is updated.Employers have no independent duty to analyze the chemical or evaluate the hazards of it. <br /> Employers are to maintain any MSDSs that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals,and ensure that they <br /> are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work locations.MSDSs should be read before <br /> handling new or unfamiliar chemicals or when an exposure to a chemical has occurred. <br /> MSDS are the primary means of communicating safety and health information (e.g., how to handle chemicals, what PPE is <br /> required,what to do when exposed to,and how to treat exposure).MSDSs are not standardized,and some information is techni- <br /> cal.However,all MSDSs shall contain at least the following information: <br /> • name of manufacturer <br /> • hazardous ingredients <br /> • health hazards <br /> • chemical and physical properties <br /> • special precautions <br /> • storage <br /> • environmental <br /> • reactivity <br /> • other regulatory information <br /> Employee Responsibilities <br /> • Be alert to potential hazards of all substances. <br /> • Consult the MSDS for specific information. <br /> • Read labels. <br /> • Know the written program. <br /> • Work safely,follow safe work practices. <br /> 6.3 CHEMICAL LIST REQUIREMENTS <br /> Hazcom requires employers to create a list of chemicals used by their employees and to keep it updated.This list shall use the <br /> same identifying name that is on the corresponding label and MSDS for that chemical. The employer shall share the list with <br /> employees. <br /> 6.4 HAZARD TYPES <br /> Chemical hazards can be in the form of solids,liquids,or gases.The chemical or physical state of a substance influences the mode <br /> of entry into the body,and the possible toxic effect.Toxic effect depends on the toxicity of the material and the degree of expo- <br /> sure. <br /> 6.4.1 Physical Hazards <br /> Physical hazards include: flammability,corrosiveness,and reactivity. <br /> 6.4.2 Health Hazards <br /> Health hazards include irritant,narcotic,sensitizer,and carcinogenic chemicals.The degree of health hazards depends upon: <br /> • type of chemical <br /> • concentration of exposure <br /> • length of exposure <br /> • acute hazard vs.chronic hazard <br /> • route of exposure <br /> • combination of exposures <br /> • individual tolerances <br />