Hazardous Materials Awareness

Level 1
Hazardous Materials Awareness

 All persons handling, transporting and/or using hazardous materials are responsible
for conducting work in a safe manner through:

– Recognizing hazardous materials

– Utilizing the Hazard Communication Information at the worksite

– Following appropriate controls when working with hazardous materials

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What are Hazardous Materials?

A substance or material that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety,

and the environment, for example:
 Chemicals  Wastes
– Oxidizers, corrosives, flammables, etc.
 Tobacco, drugs, and alcoholic
 Radioactive materials* beverages
 Explosives*

Almost anything used inappropriately can become hazardous.

3 *Refer to Radiation Level 1 & Explosives Level 1 Training in QUEST

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What Causes a Material to be Hazardous?

Physical Hazards Health Hazards

 Substances that may explode, catch  Substances that may cause tissue
fire, or react violently under certain damage, sickness or death to humans
condition. by some toxic effect.

Environmental Hazards
 Substances that may be hazardous to
the aquatic environment – acute and
chronic toxicity.
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What Causes a Material to be Hazardous?
Health Hazards

Toxicity Exposure
 How poisonous a material is.  How much of the material is in contact
with the person.

Routes of entry:
 Injection (least common)
 Ingestion (easily avoidable)
 Skin absorption (frequent)
Inhalation (most common)
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Hazard Communication Information

 Hazardous materials can be and are used safely everyday with the appropriate
precautions.

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Evaluation of Hazardous Materials – Hazard vs Risk

Assessment of Hazard Assessment of Risk

 Consider form of the material  Identify adverse effects
 Consider exposure limits  Define and quantify exposure
 Relate the exposure to the effect

Control the Risk

 Utilize elimination, substitution, administrative
control, and engineering control techniques
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 Utilize Personnel Protective Equipment
Hazard Communication Information

 Utilization of the Hazard Communication Information at the worksite by personnel is

necessary.
– Provides personnel with information about the materials being used.
– With this, personnel can take the necessary steps to reduce exposure, substitute for less
hazardous materials, and establish correct work practices.
– This, in turn, will help prevent the occurrence of work-related illnesses and injuries caused by
these materials.

– The personnel in charge of a location of worksite are responsible for effective creation and
implementation of Hazard Communication Information as well as the requirements defined
within.
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Hazard Communication Information

Hazard Communication Information includes:

Hazard
 A written program Communication
Information:
 Inventory tracking and appropriate storage
 Safety Data Sheets
 Labeling
 Spill Prevention and Emergency Response
 Training

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Hazard Communication Information

Country/Region Specific:
Hazard
 Certain countries and regions may have defined Communication
requirements and programs. Information:

 Examples include:
– Australia Safe Work
– Brazil Responsible Care
– UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
– US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

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Hazard Communication Information
The written program will clearly define:
 Responsibilities of all involved in
management and handling of
hazardous materials with proper
controls and PPE.
 Labeling system requirements.
 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.
 Training requirements.
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 Inventory requirements.
 Methods used to inform personnel of
hazards associated with routine and
non-routine tasks.
 Methods used to inform contract
personnel working in the Schlumberger
worksites of hazardous materials to
which they may be exposed.
 Spill Prevention Plans and Emergency
Response Plans.
Hazard Communication Information

Inventory and appropriate storage:

 Current inventory lists should be maintained on site for all hazardous materials.
 Hazardous materials should be appropriately stored to avoid losses:
– Proper containment
– Proper placement
– Protected from unauthorized access
– No leakage

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Hazard Communication Information

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Each SDS will contain the following information:
 SDS maintained for all materials stored and the material identification and manufacturer’s
used at a worksite. name and address; composition/information on
ingredients; hazards identification; first aid
 Current SDS must be made readily available measures; fire fighting measures; accidental
for all personnel (Global Harmonized System release measures; handling and storage
Version – GHS SDS).* requirements; exposure control and personal
protection; physical and chemical properties;
stability and reactivity; toxicological information;
ecological information disposal considerations;
transport information; regulatory information.
13 *Refer to GHS (Global Harmonized System) Basic Training in QUEST
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Examples of GHS Compliant SDS

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Hazard Communication Information
Labeling:
 All hazardous materials must have clear labels in
good condition on each container with, at least:
Schlumberger approved labels of identity of the
material and the appropriate GHS warning
labels/symbols.
 All repackaged materials must have clear labels in
good condition on each secondary/new container
with, at least: the identity of the material and the
appropriate GHS warning labels/symbols.
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 If the container’s label has been damaged, is
unreadable or has been modified, the contents of
the container cannot be used and may need to be
disposed.
Labeling systems for chemicals:
 GHS (Global Harmonized System). This global
system is used for labeling, packaging, and
shipping hazardous materials.
 Additional regional requirements may be also
used: HMIS, NPFA, CLP.
Hazardous Material Communication

The importance of training is to:

 Understand the risks involved in hazardous material handling.
 Know the correct Personal Protective Equipment to be used for the different types of
materials.
 Be able to find, read and use the Safety Data Sheets.
 Put into practice the appropriate emergency response plans in the case of incidents.

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Hazardous Material Transportation

 Hazardous Materials can only be transported by personnel with the appropriate training on regional
requirements.
 Packaging loaded with hazardous materials must have the correct shipping papers and label or placards
according to regional and final location requirements.
 During transportation, SDS for all materials being transported must accompany the materials.
 Hazardous materials must be protected at all times to avoid exposure to the general public.

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Additional Guidance Documents:
Radiation Materials:
 Radiation Level 1 in QUEST
Explosive Materials:
 Explosives Level 1 in QUEST
Environmental Materials:
 Environmental Level 1 in QUEST
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Chemical Materials:
 GHS (Global Harmonized System) Basic Training in QUEST
 REACH Level 1 in QUEST
SLB HSE HUB
SLB Global Regulatory Compliance HUB
SLB Environmental HUB
Hazardous Materials Awareness Conclusions

 The personnel in charge of a location/worksite are responsible for effective creation and
implementation of Hazard Communication Information as well as the requirements defined
within.
 All persons handling, transporting and/or using hazardous materials are responsible for
conducting work in a safe manner.
 Hazardous materials can be and are used safely every day with the appropriate
precautions.
 Ultimately YOU have the right and an obligation to stop work if it seems unsafe.

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