EHS IH Chemical Risk Assessment

IH CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT Version: Original
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose...................................................................................................................4
2. Scope......................................................................................................................4
3. Guidance.................................................................................................................4
4. Clarifications............................................................................................................8
5. References..............................................................................................................9
Attachments:
A. Qualitative Risk Assessment................................................................................11
B. Hazard Class Determination.................................................................................14
C. Frequency of Exposure Monitoring Based on Previous Results..........................17
D. Tiered Assessment Process.................................................................................18
1. Purpose
To provide technical guidance for site IH responsible persons, in relation to the identification and assessment
(both qualitative and quantitative) of potential health risks from chemical hazards. The document provides
practical advice in support of global procedure EHS-501, Industrial Hygiene. The chemical risk assessment
uses a systematic framework to enable site personnel to prioritize exposure monitoring and implement control
methods.
2. Scope
This guidance document applies to all owned and operated facilities.
3. Guidance
3.1 Introduction: The goal of the risk assessment process is to assess and control exposures to chemicals
for workers inside sites. To accomplish this goal with limited resources, a tiered approach should be
used to assess exposures for all workers, prioritizing based on risk.
Tier 1
Basic
Characterization
Tier 2
Qualitative Risk
Assessment
Tier 3
Quantitative
Risk Assessment
3.1.1 Tier 1 – Basic Characterization

a. Conducted by site designated competent personnel.
b. Identify chemical present at the site.
c. Identify the processes, operations, tasks and work practices that pose significant potential
for worker exposure.
d. Identify what controls are in place, how they are used, and how effective they are.
e. Establish Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) of associates with the same general exposure
profile for the chemical of concern.
3.1.2 Tier 2 – Qualitative Risk Assessment

a. Conducted by site designated competent personnel and reviewed as needed by the
Regional EHS Center of Excellence (CoE) using the procedures outlined in this guidance
document for chemical hazards.
b. Each of the processes, operations, tasks and work practices that pose significant potential
for worker exposure should be evaluated.
c. Create a sampling plan based on the Risk Rating assigned to each of the tasks/chemicals.
3.1.3 Tier 3 – Quantitative Risk Assessment

a. Using the sampling plan created from the Tier 2 assessment, conduct quantitative periodic
sampling using validated methods. The actual sampling can be conducted by site
designated competent personnel, the Regional CoE, or a qualified contractor.
b. Data will be maintained in the Cority (formerly Medgate) exposure database, to which the
Regional CoE and the sites will have access.
c. Data analysis will be conducted by the Regional CoE.
d. If there is adequate sampling data for a site (at least six samples for the SEG/task/agent),
there is no need to complete a comprehensive Tier 1 and Tier 2 for the specific chemicals
in which the data exists, but the data should be evaluated statistically to determine if the
exposure groups should be revised or updated, and if additional evaluation of potential
hazards is necessary.
3.2 Tier 1 Initial Basic Characterization
3.2.1 Identify SEGs of associates based on job title, work activities (tasks), and potential exposures
to chemicals. At some facilities, it may be best to define SEGs based on task and potential
exposures, especially if multiple job titles perform the same task. If the day shift’s
responsibilities, tasks, and potential exposures are significantly different from those of the night
shift for the same work area, the shifts should be treated as separate SEGs.
3.2.2 Create an inventory of each chemical in use and its components. The inventory should include
production and maintenance-related raw materials, intermediates, products, and by-products.
3.2.3 Any material encountered in the workplace meeting the definition of consumer use need not be
included in the qualitative analysis and will be considered a Risk Rating IH-1. Additionally, any
constituent present at less than 1% in a mixture need not be included in the analysis unless it is
a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, sensitizer (CMRS), or subject to substance specific
regulatory standards.
3.2.4 An effective process should exist (such as Management of Change, PHA (Process Hazard
Analysis) or NPI (New Product Introduction)) to ensure that any new chemical hazards to be
brought on site are identified. This is further clarified in the Corporate Procedure EHS-501.
3.2.5 The chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets should be used to compile information on each
chemical such as constituents, GHS classifications, boiling point or vapor pressure, and
occupational exposure limits (OELs).
3.2.6 Interview associates to determine frequency and duration of tasks involving potential exposure
to chemicals, as well as quantity of chemicals used during the task.
3.2.7 Review the chemical inventory and SDS and determine the Health Effect Rating from Table B.1
in Attachment B.
3.2.8 Chemicals with a Health Effect Rating of 0 (No H-phrases listed on the SDS) are to be
considered a Risk Rating IH-1, and no further assessment is needed.
3.2.9 Chemicals with Health Effect Rating of 1 or 2 with exposure frequency less than 1 month or
quantity less than 1 kg (or less than 10 g used in a laboratory) will be considered a Risk Rating
IH-1, and no further assessment is needed.
3.2.10 Tier 2 risk assessments will be completed on all remaining chemicals.
3.3 Tier 2 Qualitative Risk Assessment
3.3.1 Each SEG is then evaluated using a qualitative exposure assessment to determine the
Sampling Priority. The preferred method is provided in Attachment A.
3.3.2 For batch processes, it may be easiest to group chemicals together and assess the task,
specifically where the process and controls remain the same. However, where controls or
properties are sufficiently different (e.g. volatile liquid vs. powder, no ventilation system) the
tasks should be assessed separately.
3.3.3 Tasks that generate aerosols and chemicals used in laboratories should be given special
attention. The calculated Risk Rating may be increased based on the professional judgment of
the individual performing the risk assessment.
3.3.4 The Risk Rating is used to prioritize the quantitative industrial hygiene monitoring or
implementation of control measures.
3.4 Tier 3 Quantitative Risk Assessment
3.4.1 The industrial hygiene sampling plan should detail all the planned monitoring activities to be
completed in the following year. It should be reviewed and updated annually by the site
designated competent person, based on monitoring conducted and any new hazards that have
been identified and assessed.
a. IH-1 Low – No further action required. Maintain the existing exposure control methods
(engineering or administrative). Re-evaluate at least every three years unless there are
any of the following: employee complaints or concerns, illness reported, exposure limit
changes, or usage changes.
b. IH-2 Medium – Collect at least three (3) samples within 12 months using direct reading
instrument or other validated sampling method. Investigate the feasibility of further risk
reduction measures. Carry out new risk assessment after implementation of risk reduction
measures or after obtaining new exposure data.
c. IH-3 High – Collect at least three (3) samples within six (6) months using direct reading
instrument or other validated sampling method. Investigate the exposure source. Effective
methods of control should be implemented, and workers should be trained to use and
maintain properly. Carry out new risk assessment after implementation of risk reduction
measures or obtaining new exposure data.
d. IH-4 Very High – Collect at least three (3) samples as soon as possible, but no later than
within three (3) months using a validated sampling method. Take immediate action to
control exposure. Eliminating or fully enclosing the task or chemical should be the first
priority for risk reduction. Carry out a new risk assessment after implementation of risk
reduction measures or obtaining new exposure data.
3.4.2 A minimum of three (3) samples for each analyte should be collected before a reassessment of
the risk rating is conducted unless there is a change in operations. Chemicals having specific
periodic monitoring requirements outlined in regulatory standards will be monitored in
accordance with those standards.
3.4.3 Sample results should be compared to the OEL. However, if there is a regulatory OEL that
applies to the country where the site is located that is lower than the OEL, the regulatory OEL
will be used for that site. Where there is no or regulatory OEL, contact the Regional CoE for
guidance.
3.4.4 OELs should be adjusted for extended shifts using the Brief and Scala model.
8 hours (24−shift length)

OEL adjusted= ∗OEL
shift length∗16 hours
Using this model, the OEL for a 10-hour shift is adjusted by multiplying the OEL by 0.7 and the
OEL for a 12-hour shift is adjusted by multiplying the OEL by 0.5.
3.4.5 Quantitative Sampling Procedures

a. Personal samples should be collected whenever possible.
b. Sample duration should be consistent with local regulatory requirements. Where regulatory
requirements do not dictate sample duration, samples should be collected for at least 75%
of the work shift for full-shift samples. Samples collected for task sampling should be
collected for the duration of the task. If there is no other exposure for the remainder of the
shift, it should be noted on the sample Field Data Sheet. Otherwise, exposure levels during
the unsampled time period should be considered the same as the sampled time period.
c. Air samples should be collected following validated methods such as those published by
the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the US Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, the UK Health and Safety Executive, or the International
Organization for Standardization. Follow the sampling protocol per sampling method.
d. If the sampling protocol requires the use of a portable air sampling pump, measurement of
the flow rate should be done both before and after the sampling using a primary standard.
If the difference of the pre and post sampling flow rates is greater than 5%, samples should
be voided. Note: Calibration of primary standards must be verified annually by a certified
calibration laboratory.
e. Ship samples to an accredited industrial hygiene laboratory for analysis, in accordance with
the sampling method (some samples must be shipped cold). A chain of custody should be
sent with every shipment of samples to the laboratory. A copy of the chain of custody
should also be kept on file with the sampling results.
f. Each sample must have a unique sample number to maintain consistency with the Cority
database.
g. Associates should be notified of the monitoring results in writing within 15 working days of
receipt of results.
h. If any of the results indicate a potential exposure of concern, or results exceed 50% of the
OEL, notify the Regional CoE and Occupational Health provider to ensure all members of
the affected SEG are correctly included in medical surveillance activities.
i. Notification of the following groups should also be considered if IH monitoring data exceeds
100% of the OEL and PPE does not provide an adequate protection factor: EHS Legal,
Human Resources, work council/union, and other groups required by local procedure.
3.5 Statistical Analysis and Reassessment
3.5.1 Once a minimum of three samples have been collected for a task within a SEG, results should
be statistically analyzed and the exposure assessment updated.
a. Determine if data has a lognormal distribution using IHStat or other software/system,
b. Calculate the geometric mean, geometric standard deviation, and the 95 th percentile.
c. Use the Bayesian Decision Analysis to estimate exposure profiles as follows:
i. If the 95th percentile is greater than 100% of the OEL, assign Risk Rating IH-4 and
implement controls immediately.
ii. If the 95th percentile is 51 to 100% of the OEL, assign Risk Rating IH-3.
iii. For Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reproductive Toxins, or Sensitizers (CMRS) if the 95 th
percentile is 10 to 50%, assign Risk Rating IH-2. For all other chemical hazards, if the
95th percentile is 25 to 50%, assign Risk Rating IH-2.
iv. For CMRS, if the 95th percentile is less than 10%, assign Risk Rating IH-1. For all other
chemical hazards, if the 95th percentile is less than 25%, assign Risk Rating IH-1.
3.5.2 Any exposure monitoring results that exceed the applicable OEL are considered unacceptable,
and should be prioritized and controlled.
3.5.3 If any of the exposure monitoring results exceed 50% of the OEL or other regulatory Action
Level, additional regulatory requirements (such as training, periodic monitoring, or medical
surveillance) may be initiated.
3.5.4 Refer to Attachment C for the frequency of quantitative exposure monitoring based on previous
results.
3.5.5 The risk assessment process is a continuous process intended to be used to evaluate potential
exposures and continually strive to reduce risks related to chemical exposures. The risk
assessment should be reviewed annually by the site and reassessed following changes in
exposure potential or chemicals in use.
3.5.6 The effectiveness of newly implemented or modified controls should be verified by reassessing
exposures through quantitative exposure monitoring.
3.6 Documentation
3.6.1 Results of the Risk Assessment and sampling plan should be documented and maintained in
accordance with ’s Document Management Program. For sites that have implemented the
Cority database, this information should be recorded in the Risk Module of the Industrial
Hygiene Suite.
3.6.2 Once quantitative exposure monitoring is conducted, data on sampling results and observations
made during the exposure monitoring should be entered into the Cority database.
3.6.3 Sites that have not implemented the Cority database should store records in a site-designated
location and maintain in accordance with ’s Document Management Program.
3.6.4 At least annually, information on monitoring results that exceed 50% of the OEL should be
reviewed with the Occupational Health provider to ensure all members of the affected SEG are
correctly included in medical surveillance activities.
4. Clarifications
4.1 ACGIH TLV – American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values.
Represent conditions under which it is believed nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after
day without adverse effect.
4.2 Action Level – Concentration equivalent to one-half of the occupational exposure limit unless otherwise
designated by applicable regulation as more stringent.
4.3 Breathing zone – A zone of air in the vicinity of a worker’s nose and mouth from which air is breathed
(radius of approximately 6 to 9 inches (15-23 cm)).
4.4 Carcinogen – For the purposes of this risk assessment, a carcinogen is a substance which is a
Category 1A or Category 1B carcinogen under the Global Harmonized System (GHS).
4.5 Consumer Use – Products used in the workplace in the same manner (duration, quantity, and
frequency of use) that a consumer would use them.
4.6 Dermal Hazard – A chemical that has been assigned a “Skin” notation or designated as a skin
sensitizer by the ACGIH or any other international authority.
4.7 Direct Reading Instrument – An instrument used to collect real-time or near real-time measurements in
the field. Direct reading instruments are typically used to collect samples within a very short time period
to determine the constituents or concentration at a specific time. For the purposes of this guidance
document, noise dosimeters, personal gas monitors, or other data logging equipment used to collect
samples for a specific agent for the duration of a work shift are not considered direct reading
instruments.
4.8 OELs – Internally developed exposure limits for associates. Unless specifically noted, the exposure
limits are the current ACGIH TLVs.
4.9 Mutagen – A substance which is a Category 1A or Category 1B Germ Cell Mutagen under the GHS.
4.10 Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) – The concentration or intensity of a substance in the workplace
environment that is allowable over a specified period of time.
4.11 Qualitative Risk Assessment – A method for ranking the relative risk to individuals within a Similar
Exposure Group. It involves a systematic review of factors contributing to the potential health hazards
and the probability of those hazards presenting themselves in the workplace.
4.12 Quantitative Risk Assessment – The measurement of the airborne concentration of a chemical by
collecting air samples from within the breathing zone of a worker or in the adjacent work area. The
measurement of sound levels using a sound level meter or noise dosimeter to estimate worker
exposures.
4.13 Reproductive Toxin – A substance which is a Category 1A or Category 1B Reproductive Toxicant under
the GHS.
4.14 Sensitizer – A substance which is a Category 1A or Category 1B Respiratory or Skin Sensitizer under
the GHS.
4.15 Similar Exposure Group (SEG) – A group of workers that have the same general exposure profile for an
agent because of the similarity and frequency of the tasks they perform, the similarity of the materials
and processes with which they work, and the similarity of the way they perform the tasks. Similar
exposure groups can be deleted or redefined as process and assigned workers change. Workers can
be assigned to one or more SEGs.
4.16 Validated sampling method – Analytical method that has been developed and validated by a
governmental agency (such as NIOSH, ANSI, or ISO) or an AIHA-accredited laboratory.
5. References
5.1 Global EHS Procedure EHS-501, Industrial Hygiene.
5.2 Global EHS Guideline EHS-1341A, Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment.
5.3 Global EHS Guideline EHS 1341B, Selection and Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment.
5.4 DRP-100, Document Retention Policy Compliance Standard.
5.5 ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents & Biological Exposure
Indices, latest edition. ACGIH. Cincinnati, Ohio.
5.6 Ignacio J. and Bullock, W. A., Eds. A Strategy for Assessing and Managing Occupational Exposures,
3rd Ed. American Industrial Hygiene Association. Fairfax, VA. 2006.
5.7 British Occupational Hygiene Society and Dutch Association for Occupational Hygiene. Testing
Compliance with Occupational Exposure Limits for Airborne Substances. British Occupational Hygiene
Society, Derby, UK. 2011.
5.8 Marquart, H, Heussen, H., le Feber, M., Noy, D., Tielemans, E., Schinkel, J., West, J., van der Schaaf,
D. Stoffenmanager, A Web-Based Control Banding Tool Using an Exposure Process Model
(V7714/EC345-07). TNO/Arbo Unie, The Netherlands. 2007.
5.9 European Chemicals Agency. Chapter R.14: Occupational Exposure Assessment. Guidance on
Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment, version 3. ECHA, Helsinki, Finland.
2016.
5.10 CEN – EN 689. Workplace Exposure – Measurement of Exposure by Inhalation to Chemical Agents –
Strategy for Testing Compliance with Occupational Exposure Limit Values (draft). European Committee
for Standardization, 2016.
5.11 United Nations. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), 7th
Ed. United Nations. New York and Geneva. 2017.
Attachment A: Qualitative Risk Assessment
A.1 This approach is based on the inherent hazards of the chemicals (these can be obtained from the safety
data sheets, toxicological studies and other authoritative sources), and the exposure potential, which
depends primarily upon:
a. The physical properties (e.g. volatility or dustiness)
b. How the chemical is handled or released into the work environment (dependent on process types and
operating temperatures)
c. The frequency and duration of the task
d. The quantities handled
e. Existing control measures that are in place which have mitigating effects and reduce overall exposure
potential. These can be both technical (engineering) and administrative.
Step 1: Determine Hazard Class based on table in Attachment B

Hazard
Hazard Class
Score [A]
1 10
2 100
3 1000
4 10000
Step 2: Determine Exposure Potential Score based on Volatility (for liquids or gases) or Dustiness (for
particulates)
Exposure
Liquids or Gases Particulates Potential
Score [B]
Vapor Pressure <10 mmHg at 20°C and Pellet-like solids that don’t break up;
1
Operating Temperature <40°C (100°F) little dust during use
Crystalline and granular solids; dust
Vapor Pressure 10 to 250 mmHg at
produced during use but settles out 2.5
20°C
quickly; dust left on surfaces after use
Vapor Pressure > 250 mmHg at 20°C or Finely divided, light powders; produce
Gas or Operating Temperature >40°C dust clouds during use which remain 5
(100°F) airborne for several minutes
Step 3: Determine Quantity Score

Quantity
Quantity (solids) Quantity (liquids)
Score [C]
< 10 g (0.5 oz) < 10 mL (0.5 oz) 0.1
> 10 g to 1 kg (0.5 oz to 2 lbs) > 10 mL to 1 L (0.5 oz to 0.25 gallon) 0.5
> 1 to 10 kg (2 to 20 lbs) > 1 to 10 L (0.25 to 2.5 gallons) 2.5
> 10 to 100 kg (20 to 200 lbs) > 10 to 100 L (2.5 to 25 gallons) 10
> 100 to 1000 kg (200 to 2000 lbs) > 100 to 1000 L (25 to 250 gallons) 50
> 1 ton (1 ton) > 1000 L (250 gallons) 250
Step 4: Determine Process Score for Inhalation Hazards

Process
Process Type Examples
Score [D1]
Closed 0.01
open manholes, drum openings, surface
Open small emission surface area 0.05
area < 75*75 cm (6 ft2)
open reactors, surface area > 75*75 cm
Open large emission surface area 0.5
(6 ft2)
Dispersive spraying, sanding, blasting 1
OR
Determine Dermal Score for Dermal Hazards

Dermal
Exposed Surface Area
Score [D2]
One hand or less or similar surface area (including face) 0.5
Two hands or one hand and a fore arm or similar surface area
1
(including face)
Two hands and fore arm or one arm or similar surface area
5
(including face)
Several upper limbs and the torso, and/or the pelvis area and/or
10
legs or similar surface area (including face)
Step 5: Determine Frequency Score based on how often task is repeated

Frequency
Task Frequency
Score [E]
yearly 0.005
quarterly 0.02
monthly 0.06
weekly 0.2
daily 1
Step 6: Determine Duration Score based on how long the task takes to complete
Duration
Task Duration
Score [F]
< 15 min 0.02
> 15 min - 1 hour 0.125
> 1 – 2 hours 0.25
> 2 - 4 hours 0.5
> 4 – 8 hours 1
> 8 hours 2
Step 7: Determine Risk Reduction Measure Score

Risk Reduction
Control Type Measure Score
[G]
Emission source totally enclosed, no emissions possible 0.001
Engineering are in place, proven effective
- Hood, point extraction, extraction integrated at device, extraction table,
etc. with no escape of vapors/particulates 0.01
- Fume cupboard (lab hood) with face velocity 0.5-0.7 m/s (100-140 fpm)
- Spray-booth, operator outside
Engineering controls in place, effectiveness unknown or inadequate
- Hood above emission source, with some escape of vapors/particulates
- Hood, point extraction, extraction integrated at device, extraction table,
0.1
etc. with some escape of vapors/particulates
- Fume cupboard (lab hood) with face velocity <0.5 or >0.7 m/s (<100 or
>140 fpm)
Administrative controls only
- Emission source and operator separated by approximately 3 to 10 m (10
0.5
to 30 feet)
- Work rotations
No local exhaust ventilation or containment
No administrative controls
1
- No physical barrier between chemical and person
- Spray booth, operator inside
Step 8: Calculate the Final Risk Score for both inhalation hazards and dermal hazards
Final Risk Score for Inhalation Hazards = Hazard Score [A] * Exposure Potential Score [B] * Quantity
Score [C] * Process Score [D1] * Frequency Score [E] * Duration Score [F] * Risk Reduction Measure Score
[G]
Final Risk Score for Dermal Hazards = Hazard Score [A] * Exposure Potential Score [B] * Quantity Score
[C] * Dermal Score [D2] * Frequency Score [E] * Duration Score [F] * Risk Reduction Measure Score [G]
The Final Risk Score is the used to determine the Risk Rating
Final Risk Score Risk Rating

IH-1
< 100
Low
IH-2
100-5,000
Medium
IH-3
5,001 – 100,000
High
IH-4
> 100,000
Very High
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Attachment B: Hazard Class Determination

Table B.1: Hazard Class based on hazard statements, OEL, or other available toxicological information
Hazar
HMIS
d GHS Hazard Statement EU Hazard Classification OEL Other Key Phrases
Rating
Class
0 No GHS Code No known health effects No EU R code No known health effects None established 0
H303 May be harmful if swallowed R36 Irritating to eyes Eye irritant
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin R37 Irritating to respiratory system Respiratory irritant
H315 Causes skin irritation R38 Irritating to skin Skin Irritant
Harmful; may cause lung damage if Repeated exposure may cause
H316 Causes mild skin irritation R65
swallowed 3
cracked or dry skin
Repeated exposure may cause skin >1 to 10 mg/m
1 H319 Causes serious eye irritation R66 or 1
dryness or cracking
>50 to 500 ppm
H320 Causes eye irritation
H333 May be harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Repeated exposure may cause skin
EUH066
dryness or cracking
H302 Harmful if swallowed R20 Harmful by inhalation Harmful by inhalation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters
H304/H305 R21 Harmful in contact with skin Harmful in contact with skin
airways >0.1 to 1 mg/m3
2 H312 Harmful in contact with skin R22 Harmful if swallowed or 2 Harmful by ingestion
Vapors may cause drowsiness and >5 to 50 ppm Vapors can cause dizziness or
H332 Harmful if inhaled R67
dizziness sleepiness
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Health
HMIS
Effect GHS Hazard Statement EU Hazard Classification OEL Other Key Phrases
Rating
Rating
H301 Toxic If swallowed R23 Toxic by Inhalation Toxic by inhalation

H311 Toxic in contact with skin R24 Toxic in contact with skin Toxic by ingestion
Causes severe skin burns and eye Toxic vapors released in contact
H314 R25 Toxic of swallowed
damage with water
Contact with water liberates toxic Toxic vapors released in contact
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction R29
gas with acids
Contact with acids liberates toxic
H318 Causes serious eye damage R31 Toxic by eye contact
gas
Corrosive to respiratory tract
H331 Toxic if inhaled R33 Danger of cumulative effects
Danger for cumulative effects
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children R34 Causes burns Corrosive
Causes damage to organs through

H372 R35 Causes severe burns Very Corrosive
prolonged or repeated exposure
May cause damage to organs through
H373 R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes Risk of serious injury to eye
3 May cause sensitization by skin >0.01 to 0.1 mg/m3 3
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R43 or Contains lead
contact
>0.5 to 5 ppm May release dangerous gases
Danger of serious damage to health
EUH070 Toxic by eye contact R48 (chlorine) in contact with other
by prolonged exposure
products
May cause harm to breast-fed
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract R64 Contains Cadmium
babies
Contains lead. Should not be used on
Damage to organs through
EUH201 surfaces liable to be chewed or
sucked by children
Warning: Do not use together with
Serious health effects if long-term
EUH206 other products. May release
exposure
dangerous gases (chlorine)
Warning! Contains cadmium.
Dangerous fumes are formed during Toxic in contact with skin
EUH207 use. See information supplied by the
manufacturer. Comply with the safety Skin Sensitizer
instructions
EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas ACGIH skin notation
Health
HMIS
Effect GHS Hazard Statement EU Hazard Classification OEL Other Key Phrases
Rating
Rating
H300 Fatal if swallowed R26 Very toxic by inhalation Doubtful Hazard Classification
H310 Fatal in contact with skin R27 Very toxic in contact with skin Reprotoxic
H330 Fatal if inhaled R28 Very toxic if swallowed Very toxic by inhalation
May cause allergy or asthma
Contact with acids liberates very
H334 symptoms or breathing difficulties if R32 Very toxic by ingestion
toxic gas
inhaled
Danger of very serious irreversible Very toxic vapors released during
H340 May cause genetic defects R39
effects reaction with acids
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects R40 Serious irreversible effects
effect
May cause sensitization by Carcinogenic effects cannot be
H350 May cause cancer R42
inhalation excluded
H351 Suspected of causing cancer R45 May cause cancer Respiratory sensitizer
May damage fertility or the unborn May cause inheritable genetic
H360 R46 Carcinogen
child damage
Contains Chromium VI. May
H360D May damage the unborn child R49 May cause cancer by inhalation
produce allergic reaction
<0.01 mg/m3 Contains Isocyanates. May
H360F May damage fertility R60 May impair fertility
4 or 4 produce allergic reaction
Suspected of damaging fertility or the <0.5 ppm Contains epoxy constituents. May
H361 R61 May cause harm to the unborn child
unborn child produce allergic reaction
Suspected of damaging the unborn Contains…may produce allergic
H361d R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility
child reaction
Possible risk of harm to the unborn
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility R63 Mutagen
child
H370 Causes damage to organs R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects Very toxic in contact with skin
Irreversible effects cannot be
H371 May cause damage to organs
excluded
Contact with acids liberates very toxic
EUH032 Reduced fertility
gas
Contains Chromium (VI). May
EUH203
produce an allergic reaction
Contains isocyanates. May produce
EUH204
an allergic reaction
Contains epoxy constituents. May
EUH205
produce an allergic reaction
Contains <name of sensitizing
EUH208 substance>. May produce an allergic
reaction
Attachment C: Frequency of Exposure Monitoring Based on Previous Results

This table should be used to determine the frequency of exposure monitoring after at least six (6) samples for
each analyte/SEG have been collected. If exposure monitoring has not been conducted, refer to the Risk
Assessment to determine exposure monitoring recommendations.
95th percentile of all results Min. Number of Min. Monitoring

Risk Rating
as % of OEL Samples Frequency
IH 1 <10% (CMRS)
1 Every 3 years
Low < 25% (all other chemicals)
IH 2 >10% (CMRS)
1 Every 1 year
Medium 25% to 50% (all other chemicals)
IH 3
50% to 100% 1 Every 6 months
High
IH 4
> 100% 1 Every 3 months
Very High
Attachment D: Tiered Assessment Process

Figure D.1: Tier 1 – Basic Characterization
Review SDS and chemical

inventory
Health Effect Rating 0 Determine Health Health Effect Rating 3 or 4

Effect Rating from
Table B.1
IH-1 Low
No further assessment Health Effect Rating 1 or 2
needed
Yes Frequency of
task < 1
monthly
No
Yes Quantity of
material < 1 kg No Complete Tier 2
(or <10 grams if Assessment
in a lab)
Figure D.2: Tier 2-Qualitative Risk Assessment
Collect additional data

on agents/tasks
Conduct Detailed
Qualitative Risk
Assessment
What is
Risk
Ranking?
IH-1 Low IH-2 Medium IH-3 High IH-4 Very High
- No further action Verify rating with - Investigate exposure - Take immediate

required direct reading source and take direct action to control
- Reassess every 3 years measurements and/or reading measurements exposure (such as
unless any of the samples - Take action to assess engineering and
following (in which case control exposure administrative
reassess sooner) controls, provide
-- Employee complaints respiratory protection)
or concerns - Take direct reading
-- Illness reported measurements
-- Exposure limit
changes
-- Usage changes
Tier 3
Assessment
Figure D.3: Tier 3-Quantitative Risk Assessment
Collect Samples
IH-2 Medium IH-3 High IH-4 Very High
Collect at least 3 samples Collect at least 3 samples Collect at least 3 samples

within 12 months using within 6 months using as soon as possible but no
direct reading instrument direct reading instrument later than 3 months using a
or other validated or other validated sampling validated sampling method
sampling method method
Is 95th Yes IH-4 Very High

percentile Implement controls
> OEL Quarterly sampling
No
Is 95th
Yes IH-3 High
percentile
> 50% of OEL Semi-annual sampling
No
Is 95th percentile
> 10% of OEL for Yes IH-2 Medium
CMRS or > 25% of
Annual sampling
OEL for all other
chemicals?
No
IH-1 Low Complete Tier

No further monitoring 2 Risk
needed. Assessment
Reassess every 3 years

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IH CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT Version: Original

No: EHS-1501F Page 1 of 19

3.1.1 Tier 1 – Basic Characterization

3.1.2 Tier 2 – Qualitative Risk Assessment

3.1.3 Tier 3 – Quantitative Risk Assessment

3.2 Tier 1 Initial Basic Characterization

3.2.10 Tier 2 risk assessments will be completed on all remaining chemicals.

3.3 Tier 2 Qualitative Risk Assessment

3.4 Tier 3 Quantitative Risk Assessment

8 hours (24−shift length)

3.4.5 Quantitative Sampling Procedures

3.5 Statistical Analysis and Reassessment

5.4 DRP-100, Document Retention Policy Compliance Standard.

Attachment A: Qualitative Risk Assessment

Step 1: Determine Hazard Class based on table in Attachment B

Step 3: Determine Quantity Score

Step 4: Determine Process Score for Inhalation Hazards

Determine Dermal Score for Dermal Hazards

Step 5: Determine Frequency Score based on how often task is repeated

Step 7: Determine Risk Reduction Measure Score

Final Risk Score Risk Rating

Attachment B: Hazard Class Determination

H301 Toxic If swallowed R23 Toxic by Inhalation Toxic by inhalation

Causes damage to organs through

Attachment C: Frequency of Exposure Monitoring Based on Previous Results

95th percentile of all results Min. Number of Min. Monitoring

Attachment D: Tiered Assessment Process

Review SDS and chemical

Health Effect Rating 0 Determine Health Health Effect Rating 3 or 4

Figure D.2: Tier 2-Qualitative Risk Assessment

Collect additional data

IH-1 Low IH-2 Medium IH-3 High IH-4 Very High

- No further action Verify rating with - Investigate exposure - Take immediate

Figure D.3: Tier 3-Quantitative Risk Assessment

IH-2 Medium IH-3 High IH-4 Very High

Collect at least 3 samples Collect at least 3 samples Collect at least 3 samples

Is 95th Yes IH-4 Very High

IH-1 Low Complete Tier

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