The Hazcom Training Program [With IBM Compatible] (Hardcover)

PrefaceIntroductionThe Need for Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication in the U.S.: A HistoryThe Hazard Communication StandardRationale for the Hazard Communication StandardChemical Manufacturing and DistributionHazardous ChemicalsThe Material Safety Data SheetWarning LabelsExclusions from the Hazard Communication StandardNonhazardous Chemicals and Nuisance ParticulatesConsumer Products Trade SecrecyQuestions and AnswersReferencesTrainingWorkplace Training and the Hazard Communication StandardEmployer PerspectiveEmployee PerspectiveExternal ResourcesHow People LearnMotivating LearnersInstructional StrategiesPerformance-Based TrainingHazard Communication - Training StrategiesHierarchy of Health and Safety InformationUnusual Fire and Explosion HazardsExtinguishing MediaSpecial Fire Fighting ProceduresQuestions and AnswersSection I - Product InformationOverviewIdentityProduct UseManufacturer's NameAddressEmergency Telephone NumberTelephone Number for InformationDate PreparedSignature of PreparerChemical NameChemical FamilyHazard RatingsTransportation InformationQuestions and AnswersSection II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity InformationOverviewToxicologyHazardous ComponentsPercent (%) CompostionCAS NumberProduct Identification Number (PIN)LD 50LC 50ACGIH TLV®OSHA PELOther LimitsQuestions and AnswersReferencesSection III - Physical/Chemical CharacteristicsOverviewPhysical StateAppearance and OdorOdor ThresholdMelting (Freezing) PointBoiling (Condensation) PointpHVapor PressureEvaporation (Vaporation) RatePercent VolatilesSpecific GravityVapor Density (Gas/Vapor Specific Gravity)Solubility in WaterOctanol/Water Partition Coefficient (Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution)Questions and AnswersReferencesSection IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard DataOverviewFlash PointIgnitability and Explosibility LimitsAutoignition TemperatureHazardous Combustion ProductsMinimum Ignition EnergyUnusual Fire and Explosion HazardsExtinguishing MediaSpecial Fire Fighting ProceduresQuestions and AnswersSection V - Reactivity DataOverviewStabilityIncompatibilityHazardous Decomposition or ByproductsHazardous PolymerizationQuestions and AnswersSection VI - Health Hazard DataOverviewRoute(s) of EntryHealth HazardsAcute EffectsChronic EffectsSigns and Symptoms of ExposureMedical Conditions Aggravated by ExposureEmergency and First Aid ProceduresQuestions and AnswersReferencesSection VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and UseOverviewSteps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or SpilledWaste Disposal MethodPrecautions to be Taken in Handling and StoringOther PrecautionsQuestions and AnswersSection VIII - Control MeasuresOverviewRespiratory ProtectionVentilationProtective GlovesEye ProtectionOther Protective Clothing or EquipmentWork/Hygiene PracticesQuestions and AnswersLabels and Other Forms of WarningOverviewConcept of the Label and Other Forms of WarningLabeling and Chemical Use Label Design and RecognitionHazard Rating SystemsConsumer ProductsQuestions and AnswersReferences