Hazard Communications – Information and Training

All employees will be provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into their work area.

Initial training for new employees will cover mainly hazard categories with some chemical specific examples.  When a new hazardous chemical is introduced into employees work area, they will receive chemical specific training for that chemical.  Chemical specific information is always available through MSDSs and other sources.

The Training Program shall consist of:

• The requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200
• The results of hazard determinations in their work area
• MSDSs, their location, availability, and instruction on how to use them properly
• The location and availability of the written program
• HMIS and other labeling systems
• Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous materials into the work area
• Physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area
• Measures that have been taken to ensure the health and safety of the employees such as
• Engineering controls
• Personal protective equipment
• Work practices
• Emergency procedures