nfpa-and-msds interpretation for Briefing s-8.pdf

NFAPA Dimond interpretation and Briefing

1. Understanding Chemical Hazard
Labels
And MSDS

2. Numbers go in the diamonds, on a scale
...
0 4
Not a
danger.
Watch
out!

3. NFPA Chemical Hazard Label
Health

5. NFPA Chemical Hazard Label
Health
Flammability

7. NFPA Chemical Hazard Label
Health
Reactivity
(Stability)
Flammability

9. NFPA Chemical Hazard Label
Health
Reactivity
(Stability)
Special
Flammability

10. Special
OX Oxidizer,
will rust metal.
ACID Acid.
ALK Alkali, base.
COR Corrosive.
W Keep clear of
water.

12. What The !@#$%^&* Is A MSDS?
How to Read and Interpret a Material Safety Data
Sheet!

13. What is an MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet
A concise document that contains all known information
about the chemical ...
... including any safety hazards, and ...
... the protective gear you will need to wear to avoid injury
to your person.

14. What if I still get injured by the
chemical?
MSDSs also contain the first aid treatment for when you
have become exposed to a safety hazard, as well as ...
... how to respond to an accident with the chemical that
does not involve your body (spill, etc.).

15. Sounds handy. We should keep them
around.
We do!
All MSDSs for chemicals stored in Ms. L's stockroom are
kept in a notebook in this very classroom.
Extra copy is in the front office.
In the event of fire, fire fighters really need to know what
we have. Why?

16. Sounds handy. We should keep them
around.
We do!
All MSDSs for chemicals stored in Ms. L's stockroom are
kept in a notebook in this very classroom.
Extra copy is in the front office.
In the event of fire, fire fighters really need to know what
we have. Why?
W

17. The MSDS Format
Must be in English.
Must have a heading.
Must cover 16 different
informational categories.

18. Heading
Name and address of the manufacturer
telephone numbers: transportation emergency number,
non-transportation information and emergency numbers

19. Categories of Information
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Section 2: Composition, Information on Ingredients
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Section 8: Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

20. Categories of Information
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Section 12: Ecological Information
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Section 14: Transport Information
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Section 16: Other Information