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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-187~~s ~~ ~SUp, ,,,'~~i~ ;a~ `.~. ~: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ** ~ `~'° = *~ C4UNTY 4F BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ~. +.~,~i1~••.....F,.~V,. ~2E~solufion No. o;~--~:~~ ~~,,r,~G+pUIS' ~`,~,~ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUTTE COUNTY HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, c~'alifornia Labor Code Section 6400 and 6401.7 directs every employer to furnish 2. place of e~~.ployment that is safe and healthful for the employees and that every employer est::bhsh, implenlert, anti maint~iin an effcct.ive injury prevention program, and; WII~;I~L~~~-`~, "i'itlu b, Sectjorz S 1 t)4 of the California 'ode of Regulations directs employers in Calif<n-~~i~ tc> estah~isl~ a haza±~d t;o:nr~tunication program, and; Vt'I~E~E~'~;~, it is the desire of thF~ C~utte County Board of Supervisors, to maintain compliance with the provisions o('the California Labor Code and the California Code of Regulations, ard; WHEREAS, ii is the ~esirc:~ of tl•-e Butte County Board of Supervisors to protect employees and the public from the physical hazards or health hazards of products used by Butte County's workforce, a;ld: WIIE+;hI:~S, i? is the responsibility of the Butte County Board of Supervisors to e:;~iit~-~:4 ~~clici:~s and hrc>cetlures s`or ensuring the protection of employees pursuant to the provisions t;f ~~lie F~azar~~ Co;;~rnruication Progran;. I`~~y't~i', :t'1~E!47;".Ff_eL~li., BE'T' I~ESOL,VED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors as follows: I . The F~utte County I gizzard. Communication Program attached hereto is hereby adopted to become effective immediately. 2. Compliance witi~ the i.abor Code and the 1-Iazard Communication Standard ~~~i11 he achieved through the dissemiciatii~~~ •~f inforn~ation through a hazard communication program chat, at a minimum, includes labeling hazardous material containers, accessible material safety data sheets fIVSI~S), employee training, employee access to exposure records, and a written hazard communication plan. 3. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for Butte County's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The responsibility of the Hazard Communication Program is hereby delegated to each department head andlor appointed authority, anal the Butte County Safety Officer. 4. It is the rsponsibility of the CAO; Cepartment Roads; Appointed Authority and the Safety Officer to ensure the iwerall implementation of the Elazard Communication Program by directing thr. tasks iden!il;ed in the written Hazard Communication Plan. -2- PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 12 th day of November , 2002 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, floux, NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: None ATTEST: Paul McIntosh, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors '7 ;, i~ , ~" B~r~/ b ~ ~ ~i ~ ~ c. ~ -- Yamaguchi and Chair Josiassen _. t Josi ssen, Chair ~~ Bu~tt~Crounty Board of Supervisors HAZARD COMMUNICATION ox~o-izEe ~, Approved By: Butte County Board of Supervisors Date: November 12, 2002 r ~ ~i Vt ~ Yv~ •,A L h` ` ~4~ ~- __ ~,: .- ,;° Pursuant To: Section 5194, Titie 8 of the California Code of Regulations (Cal-QSHA's Hazard Communication Standard) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1 HA7,ARD COMMIJNiCATION RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................ 1 Supervisors and Department Safety Representatives ................................................................................. 1 County Safety Officer ................................................................................................................................ 2 Employees .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Contracting Officials .................................................................................................................................. 3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY .......................................................................................... 3 HAZARD LABELS, SIGNS AND OTHER WARNINGS ...................................................................... 3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ................................................................................................... 4 MSDS Database Webpage URL address ................................................................................................... 4 MSDS Database Administrators and Archived MSDS .............................................................................. 5 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND INFORMATION .................................................................................. 5 Non-Routine Job Tasks and Safe Work Procedures .................................................................................. 6 ASBESTOS .................................................................................................................................................. 6 INTERNET RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................ 6 APPENDICES A - Nationally Recognized Hazard Labeling Systems ........................................................................... 7 B - HMIS® Personal Protective Equipment Icons ................................................................................ 9 C - MSDS Request Form ........................................................................................................................ 10 D - General Hazardous Materials Work Procedures .......................................................................... 11 Butte County hazard Communication Plan Introduction To enhance our employees' safety, Butte County maintains a hazard communication program as required by the Hazard Communication Standard (§5194, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations), commonly referred to as the "Worker Right-To-Know Act". Cal-OSHA requires hazardous material information to be disseminated through a hazard communication program that, at a minimum, includes labeling hazardous material containers, accessible material safety data sheets (MSDSs), employee training, employee access to exposure records, and a written hazard communication plan. Additionally, Butte County has implemented a centralized MSDS database that is accessible to anyone with a computer that is connected to the County's main communications network (backbone). The "Worker Right-To-Know Act" applies to any hazardous chemical that is known to be present in the workplace, in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use, or in a foreseeable emergency. Accordingly, the program does not extend to office personnel* or employees whose job performance does not involve potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. Laboratory employees are subject to the requirements of X5191, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. The Hazard Communication Standard's definition of "hazardous chemical" is extremely broad and includes any chemical, which is a physical hazard or a health hazard. MSDSs that are provided by chemical manufacturers are the primary means for assessing the physical and health hazards of products/chemicals to be used in our workplace. Hazard Communication Responsibilities Department Heads, Supervisors and Department Safety Representatives Department Heads and their designees (Department Safety Representatives and Supervisors) who have employees that work with hazardous chemicals in the workplace, in such a manner that employees maybe exposed under normal conditions of use, or in a foreseeable emergency are responsible for the following: 1. Create, maintain and make accessible an ~-to-date inventory of all hazardous materials. 2. Ensure that all hazardous chemicals/products are properly Labeled, and that these labels are not removed or defaced. 3. Maintain current MSDSs for each hazardous chemical in the workplace, and ensure that the MSDSs are readily accessible to employees when they are in their work areas. 4. Inform employees about hazardous chemicals that are present in their work area by making available the written hazard communication plan, the hazardous materials inventory, MSDSs, and the requirements of Cal-OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. '~ Office personnel refers to those employees who routinely work in an office environment and have practically no occupational exposure to industrial chemicals and are not expected to work with bulk chemical quantities. The Hazard Communication Standard applies to all hazardous chemicals used in a workplace, but exempts consumer products if their use is of the same duration or re uenc as that o normal consumer use. 1, however, an em to ee's ob oes be and normal .f R Y .f .~ p Y 1 g Y household use e.g., cleaning with a cleanser or solvent all day, then the employee must be trained and informed pursuant to the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard. 1 of 11 Butte County hazard Communication Pian Department Heads, Supervisors and Department Safety Representatives - (Continued) 5 Develop and implement procedures for working safely in areas where hazardous materials are used. Provide training to employees with regard to hazards specific to their routine job tasks at their intitial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area and train them in how to react during emergencies and evacuations. 6. Require employees to observe safe work. procedures. 7. Consult with the County Safety Officer, if necessary, to determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be provided to employees that work with hazardous materials. Ensure that PPE is in good condition and encourage employees in the proper use of PPE. County Safety Officer Revise this written Hazard Communication Pian, as necessary, to ensure the County's hazard communication program is fully implemented and inform management of any changes. 2. Determine when employee exposure monitoring is necessary. Collect air, dermal and bulk samples pursuant to the appropriate analytical method to determine employee exposure levels. 3. Develop and maintain a hazard communication training program that complies with Cal-OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Make necessary changes to the training program so that training evolves as processes and hazardous materials change in the workplace. 4. Assist departments in developing standard operating procedures for hazardous operations in their respective work areas. 5. Perform scheduled or random safety inspections and hazard communication audits. 6. Report deficiencies in the program. to the Department Heads. If the Department Heads fail to correct the deficiencies, report the findings to the Chief Administrative Officer. Employees 1. Plan and perform each routine and non-routine job task that involves the use of hazardous materials in accordance with the provisions of this Hazard Communication Plan. 2. Maintain a clean work area and never leave hazardous material containers open. 3. Use personal protective equipment, if the hazardous material poses a physical or health hazard that cannot be engineered out or chemical exposure is unavoidable. G~~~~OUR R~~yrro ~~` ~ w ~ ~ m 3 x`~~ a ~ 20 °~S to F YOUR R~G~ 4. All accidents, dangerous incidents or suspected occupational exposures should immediately be reported to the job site supervisor. Ail incidents, including those involving only minor injuries, "close calls" without injury, chemical odors, or spills and leaks of hazardous materials should also be reported. 5. Review MSDSs prior to using a hazardous substance for the first time, and subsequently review MSDSs periodically to stay informed of MSDS changes. 2 of 11 Butte ~`ounty hazard Communication Plan Butte County Contracting Officials Butte County's contracting officials (Purchasing Services, Facilities Services, Department Heads, etc.) are responsible for notifying all outside contractors about hazardous chemicals within Butte County that may pose a risk to contract employees. Accordingly, Butte County contracting officials shall require all contractors to provide information concerning hazardous chemicals brought into any Butte County facility to perform contracted work before that work commences. Written agreements specifically stipulate that contractors and vendors shall make available current MSDSs for distribution to affected departments, employees, and, if necessary, the public and Cal-OSHA enforcement personnel. Hazardous Materials Inventory Departments shall maintain an up-to-date list of all hazardous materials in the workplace. The primary purpose of the hazardous materials inventory is to quickly assess the number of hazardous materials used in the workplace and check that MSDSs are available for each and every hazardous material. Inventory information should include at a minimum: chemical or product name; manufacturer's name, department or location; quantity or number of containers; and MSDS availability (yes or no). Hazard Labels, Suns and Other Warnings Hazardous materials can be handled and stored safely if containers and distribution systems are labeled with precautions associated with the hazardous material. Hazardous material labels must not be removed from chemical containers or pipelines unless it is confirmed that hazardous materials are removed and not expected to be stored. or flowing in containers or pipelines . Identification of hazardous materials is one of the key elements of the Hazard Communication Standard. The contents of chemical containers must be known at all times. In general, labels as supplied by the manufacturer are acceptable so long as the label lists the identity of the hazardous chemical, appropriate hazard warnings, and the name and ~ address of the manufacturer. • ~~~Q3~~ ~~~ o DIESEL FUEL owoizeas County personnel that work with hazardous materials are responsible to make sure containers and pipelines are labeled correctly and any outdated hazard warnings are to be updated with current information as soon as practical. Supervisors are ultimately responsible for ensuring that labels are affixed to all hazardous material containers, drums and pipelines in their respective work areas/locations. Common hazard labeling terms include combustible, flammable, corrosive, irritating, and toxic. Several systems and standards for labeling chemicals to communicate their hazards have been developed by several agencies. Refer to Appendix A for a summation of the various hazard labeling systems used by manufacturers and are utilized in Butte County to inform employees about the hazards of the products they use. 3 of 11 Butte County hazard Communication Pian When hazardous chemicals are transferred into portable containers, the portable containers must be labeled unless the portable container is intended for immediate use by the employee who made the transfer. Before hazardous material containers are allowed in the work area, it is policy that all primary and secondary containers are labeled as follows: Label Information Primary Gontainer Secondary Container Identity of the hazardous substance{s) Applicable hazard warnings Name and address of the manufacturer Material Safety Data Sheets Butte County has developed and maintains a digital database of MSDSs for hazardous products on the County's communications network (backbone). Departments that must comply with the provisions of Cal- OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard have populated the database with MSDSs for viewing on a computer monitor that is connected to the network. The MSDS database URL address is: http:l/bcissupport:81/1 =LJ xJ File Edit View Favorites Tools Help _ _ _ •r Back - ~ ,~ ~ /~' ;Search ~ Favorites $~ j Media y~ _~- ~ ~ ~ J - _ __ Address ~http,JjbcissuRPort:B1J1) ' ~~o ~t.~ks ~' Product Name ~ MSDS I6 r^ Manufacturer Name Search _______ By r--- Search All Locations MSDS ~' Word Begins With Use * as a wildcard symbol. HOME :> t .~cilitie~ ti+~rvi~:e~ Fire UetaartrTie_ nt Search by f +rrrn tt I Irirrrr~ A~lvi~.ur Location _ _ __ I~uhlic k~lork~ MSD~rd" [ Search for location Sheriff In addition to the centralized database that is accessible on the backbone, departments maintain hard copies of their MSDSs. The software application used to administer the database has a feature to print site specific binders. The MSDS binders are maintained by the department in the event the network is down or if a site is not connected to the Intranet. ~ Product Name Sounds Like J (Ftdvanted Searthl ~ Word Contains 4 of 11 Butte County hazard Communication Plan If an MSDS is not available for a hazardous material used in our workplace, one can be obtained by requesting an MSDS from the manufacturer or chemical distributor. Requests for MSDSs can be made by submitting by fax or mail a "Material Safety Data Sheet Request" (See Appendix C). Departments should document their efforts to obtain MSDSs from suppliers. Additionally, a search for the MSDS can be accomplished via the Internet. Downloaded MSDSs or MSDSs received from a manufacturer should be forwarded to the department's MSDS database administrator(s). MSDS Database Administrators and Archived MSDSs If you have more than one material safety data sheet for a hazardous material from the same manufacturer, check the date and use the most current MSDS and place the old MSDS into an archive file. The department's MSDS database administrator can electronically archive old MSDSs. Paper copies of old MSDSs are not required if the MSDS is digitized and entered into the centralized MSDS database maintained on the backbone. Confirm with the department's MSDS database administrator before discarding paper copies of MSDSs. Federal and state regulations regard MSDSs as exposure records, thus MSDSs must be retained for 30 years after use of the hazardous material is suspended in the workplace. Your department's MSDS database administrators} is: E111~lO~ee TI"a111111~ d11Cj 111fO1"1~1at101~ Employees must receive hazard communication training when working in a new area, whenever a new material or procedure is introduced into the work place, or whenever the Department Head, Department Safety Representative, or Supervisor feels that refresher training is in order. All new employees must be trained by their supervisor regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace at the time of initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into the work area. This training must include: 1. An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard. 2. Location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Plan. 3. Physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area. 4. How to minimize or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals through engineering controls, work practices/procedures and proper use of any recommended or required PPE. 5. How to effectively use MSDS information that can be used in a practical manner. 6. How to read and understand labels. 7. How to access MSDSs and the hazardous materials inventory. Training records shall be maintained at the department level for a minimum of three years. The training record form shall at a minimum include the training session subject(s), date, and attendees' signatures. A specific hazard communication training form can be developed and used or the safety training form included in the Butte County Injury and Illness Prevention Program can be used. 5 of 11 Butte County hazard Communication Plan Non-routine Jab Tasks and Safe Work Procedures Departments are responsible for writing procedures for employees performing "non-routine" tasks that expose them to chemicals from unusual and unsuspected sources. These "non-routine" tasks might include periodic tank cleaning, HVAC fan coil cleaning, etc.. The information shall include chemical hazards associated with the performance of the tasks and appropriate protective measures required to perform the task safely. Safe work procedures shall be included in the department's local copy of the Hazard Communication Plan or in a department's policy and procedures manual. Appendix D includes a list of general work procedures that is not entirely inclusive of all hazards that can be encountered in the workplace. Nonetheless, Appendix D is a satisfactory list of work procedures that ail employees should be familiar with when working with hazardous materials. ASUeStOS County buildings and leased facilities built prior to 1980 should be suspected of having asbestos containing construction materials (ACM). Facilities Services manages the ACM in County buildings, however, Facilities Services is not responsible for overseeing leased facilities. Facilities Services maintains an asbestos abatement training program for its employees to remove ACM (less than 100 ft2} from County buildings. Larger areas and remodel projects that involve 100 ft2 or more of ACM and have an asbestas content of more than 0.1 % are hired out to registered asbestos abatement contractors. Asbestos abatement contractors hired by Butte County are registered with the Division of ©ccupational Safety and Health's Asbestos Contractors Registration Unit (DOSH-ACRU) Pipes, boilers, storage vessels, structural members, or equipment with insulating material that might be removed, penetrated, damaged or otherwise disturbed by repair, remodeling, renovation, maintenance or other activity, shall be labeled with cautionary labels. Such caution labels shall be printed in letters of sufficient size and contrast as to be readily visible and legible. Each room or area where the conditions require that labels exist shall have a minimum of one such label, and additional labels as is necessary, to insure ready visibility and legibility. Equipment with asbestos-containing material shall bear the following label: DANGER Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard Departments that knowingly (or should know) have employees who work with or have the potential for asbestos exposure shall provide training to employees pursuant to Construction Safety Orders, Title 8 CCR Section 1529 and General Industry Safety Orders, Title 8 CCR Section 5208. I1lternet Resources Cal-OSHA's Website: ~~~~F'~~~.dir.ca.~ov/dosh Federal OSHA's Website: rv~~~~~~.osha,gov 6 of 11 Appendix A ~3utte County Hazard Communication Plan Nationally Recognized Hazard Labeling Systems ANSI 2129.1 The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has adopted precautionary labeling for hazardous materials as American National Standards (ZI29.1). This precautionary labeling contains the name of the chemical, a signal. word such as WARNING or DANGER, the key hazard such as flammable or vapor harmful, and statements of precautions to avoid the hazard. The use of a single term will not always provide adequate information because many chemicals have multiple hazards. DOT The Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard labeling system uses a color-coded diamond in which there is a symbol and a term - describing the major hazard of the material. DOT hazard classes include ~ / explosive, gases (flammable, nonflammable, corrosive, and poison), ' ~~ ~=~ flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, and corrosives. Most chemicals are rated by what the DOT considers to be the single major hazard, but many chemicals have subsidiary hazard categories as well. The DOT system is used for the ~~, P~ transportation of hazardous materials. ~`~, NFPA 704 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed acolor-coded system called NFPA 704. The system uses a color coded diamond with four quadrants in which numbers are used in the upper three quadrants to signal the degree of emergency health hazard (blue), fire hazard (red}, and reactivity hazard (yellow). The bottom quadrant is used to indicate water reactivity, radioactivity, biohazards, or other special hazards. The emergency hazards are signaled on a numerical scale of 0 to 4, with 0 = no unusual hazard, 1 =minor hazard, 2 =moderate hazard, 3 =severe hazard, and 4 =extreme hazard. 0 OX -Oxidizer ACID -Acid ~ ALK -Alkali COR -Corrosive Y~ -Use No Water © RadiaUOn The NFPA system is good for alerting personnel to the degree of hazard of the chemical and helpful in drawing attention to storage needs and emergency equipment needed. 7 of 11 Appendix A Butte County Hazard Communication Plan HMIS® The new Hazardous Materials Information System HMIS® published in 2001 communicates hazard information through training and the use of colors, numbers, letters of the alphabet, and symbols that include pictograms of types of personnel protective equipment (PPE) and icons for target organs and physical hazards. The program is based on a hazard rating scheme designed to be compatible with hazard communication systems of such organizations as American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that are found in workplaces across the nation. The HMISO labeling system provides "at-a-glance" communication of information to employees who have received comprehensive training on the use of this system.. The label identifies general Health, Flammability, and Physical Hazards, using color-coded fields, as well as recommendations for personal protective equipment. Icons then show the specific type of Health, Physical Hazard, or PPE; i.e., the specific target organ affected or that the noted physical hazard is explosive, and that the PPE combination of choice consists of a splash. shield, protective gloves, and a synthetic apron. The icons are a new aspect of the HMISO. The blue "Health" bar has two boxes for codes. The first box in the health bar is for the 0 to 4 scale where 0 indicates minimal hazard and 4 indicates an extreme hazard. The extra box is for the asterisk (*), which should be used to designate a chronic hazard. The (*) will receive the emphasis it deserves. The white "PPE" bar does not have a box to allow more room for the expanded PPE codes or a description of the PPE. See Appendix B for lettering and icon information. N1,M5 HMii FINI$" NIAtS' „vt+ .tM5 tugi5 Mt+iS nNs rn ri -_~ _! . ( ~ `° ~, , ~I -` !; a. PfH501ip1 ~ . ~ - ~__ __ _ ..., _~ PHli~t:l~Ut, r ~ ~; ~ ii r _ - ~~ r i .s) ;~ i_i, .. N47!5 HMIS' HMIS- Mali$ HMIS' ~ ri~l5 4Mc HM!s N'AF HNS At first glance, the HMIS and NFPA labeling systems appear quite similar. Both have four sections colored blue, red, yellow and white. HMIS® uses colored bars, while NFPA uses colored diamonds. HMIS® attempts to convey full health warning information to all employees while NFPA is meant primarily for fire fighters and other emergency responders. hc~~ p--int: HI~I1S~~~~ is nut intended for enler~enl'~' C1I'Cn1115t21nCeti. NOTE: NI~~1'f1, ANSI and other labeling codes (such as HMIS®) are NOT required by OSI IA. OSHA has said "...OSHA does not endorse specific services or products. It would, therefore, be inappropriate far OSHA to require a particular labeling system's code on the m~~t~>>al salty elata shct)t." OSHA does have specific lahclin~~ requirci»c~7ts that must be fulfilled, but there is no specified format or code system required. 8 of 11 Appendix B Butte County Hazard Communication Plan Personal Protective Equipment Icons HMISO Letter Required Equipment ~~ # A Safety Glasses 5aiety ~ Glasses Gloves I i C Safety Glasses Protective Gloves Apron I r Face Protective Shield Gloves Apron j"" "",~ E Safety oust GIdSSBS Gloves Respirator ~~ F Safet Glasses Protective oust Gloves Apron Respirator G Safety Vapor Glasses Gloves Respirator H ~~ Splash Protective Vapor Gaggles Gloves Apran Respirator E f I Safety Glasses oust Yapor Gloves Respirator Respirator { s J Splash Protective oust Vapor ' Goggles Gloves Apron Respirator Respirator f K ~~ { Air Line ~~ i Mask or Hood Gloves Full Suit Boots i L t~1rOU~;~'1 Z Site-specific label. Ask your supervisor or safety specialist for handling instructions. 9of11 Appendix C Butte County Hazard Communication Plan Material Safety Data Sheet Request Date: To (Chemical Company ar Distributor) Re: MSDS for (Exact product name, product number, code, etc.) Please send a copy of your Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) far your product, as listed above. This MSDS is required to comply with the State of California Hazard Communication Regulation, Section 5194, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. Please send the MSDS to: (Name) (Address) If this product does not require an MSDS, please notify us in writing. If you have any questions regarding our request, please contact; Sincerely, (Name) (Title) l~ofll Appendix D Butte C'ountV Hazard Communication Plan General Hazardous Materials Work Procedures The following work procedures should be observed when working with hazardous materials: « Smoking, eating, drinking and storage of food or tobacco products are not permitted in areas where hazardous materials are used; • Safety glasses may be required. Read the MSDS to find if the manufacturer recommends safety glasses; • When transferring flammable hazardous materials from one container to another, every precaution shall be taken to eliminate static electricity as a potential ignition source. 55-gallon drums shall be bonded to ground via the necessary means to dissipate static electricity; • Open shoes, (such as sandals) shorts, and other inappropriate apparel are not permitted in hazardous materials work areas; • Exits and passageways must be kept clear at all times; • Be familiar with the locations and operation of safety and emergency facilities, such as the fire extinguishers, emergency shower and eye wash stations, fire alarm pull stations, telephone, and emergency exits; • Access to emergency equipment (eyewashes, safety showers, etc.) should not be blocked at any time; • Wash hands before leaving the work area where hazardous materials have been used. • Long hair must be tied back or otherwise restrained when. working with hazardous materials or moving machinery; • Do not smell or taste chemicals; • Inspect gloves and any other safety protective equipment before use. A gloves permeation and degradation data, provided by the glove manufacturer*, should be consulted during the glove selection process so that adequate protection is assured; • Work only with materials when you know their flammability, reactivity, toxicity, and emergency procedures (this information is found on the MSDS}; • Ali work procedures inside buildings that require the use of volatile materials or aerosols of a toxic or flammable nature must be performed with adequate ventilation; and Blood contaminated objects (syringes, needles, broken glass, cutting blades, etc.) are not hazardous materials but should be considered a biohazard. Biohazard waste shall only be handled with the highest level of protection. Biohazard waste shall be disposed of in regulated waste containers pursuant to the provisions of Cal-OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The County Safety Officer or Public Health Officials can provide guidance on proper disposal procedures,rf necessary. * Ansell Edmont 's Protective Products Chemical Resistance Guide is an example of the permeation and degradation data published by glove manufacturers. Ansell 's Chemical Resistance Guide is saved as an AdobeC~ PDF ale on the Butte County Intranet Public Folders List. To view the Chemical Resistance Guide using MS Dutlook, click on the All Public Folders list; double click on the General Services Folder; double click on the Safety Folder; click on the Personal Protective Equipment Folder and double click on Ansell 's Chemical Resistance Guide. 11 of 11