Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

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IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Student Text As stated earlier, a hazardous material is something which has been determined by the DOT to be “...capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported.” Materials designated as “hazardous” by the DOT are listed in the Hazardous Materials Table, which can be found in 49 CFR 172.101. Materials are listed in alphabetical order in accordancewith their proper shipping names. The DOT has included all hazardous waste by definition as a hazardous material. Consequently, anything regulated by the EPA as a hazardous waste must be shipped according to the DOT hazardous material regulations. NOTE: In December 1994, approximately 33% of the Hazardous Material Table (49 CFR 172.101) was changed under Docket HM215A [Vol. 59, No. 249, Thursday, December 29, 1994]. The RCRA regulations require a “special” shipping paper for hazardous waste. This document may change state to state, but the general information remains the same. The manifest serves two purposes. First, it tracks where the waste came from, where it is going, and who moved it. Second, it identifies the materials for emergency responders. Activity 1-84 Module 1: Regulations
Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Hazard Identification OSHA defines a “hazardous chemical” as any chemical that poses a health hazard or a physical hazard to workers during use. Furthermore, OSHA defines the tems health hazard and physical hazard in the Hazard Communication Standard. “Health Hazard means 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. The term ‘health hazard’ includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes or mucous membranes.” “Physical Hazard means 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.” Hazard Communication protects worker safety by ensuring that chemical manufacturers convey to their customers and employers convey to their employees the hazards associated with using, working around and exposure to hazardous chemicals in the work place. This is achieved through a written program, labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets, and employer training. Put more simply, hazards are identified by the use of: • OSHA, EPA, and DOT markings, labels, and placards • Material Safety Data Sheets • Signs • Training One means of identifying potential health and physical hazards is through the labeling required by OSHA under the Hazard Communication (“Right-to-Know”) standard. Both the label and the MSDS include information on the hazards of the chemical as well as first aid information. Note that OSHA does not require an MSDS for an EPAregulated hazardous waste. Module 1: Regulations 1-85
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