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== '''Hazard Communication Program Notice''' == | == '''Hazard Communication Program Notice''' == | ||
Free Geek has developed a Hazard Communications Program in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. The program is intended to provide information relevant to potentially toxic substances or harmful agents hat you may be exposed to during normal working conditions or during emergency situations. | Free Geek has developed a Hazard Communications Program in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. The program is intended to provide information relevant to potentially toxic substances or harmful agents hat you may be exposed to during normal working conditions or during emergency situations. | ||
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===Training employees about chemical hazards=== | ===Training employees about chemical hazards=== | ||
Before they start their jobs or are exposed to new hazardous chemicals, employees must attend a hazard communication class that covers the following topics: | Before they start their jobs or are exposed to new hazardous chemicals, employees must attend a hazard communication class that covers the following topics: | ||
| − | An overview of the requirements in Oregon OSHA’s hazard communication rules. | + | * An overview of the requirements in Oregon OSHA’s hazard communication rules. |
| − | Hazardous chemicals present in their workplace. | + | * Hazardous chemicals present in their workplace. |
| − | The written hazard communication plan, and where it may be reviewed. | + | * The written hazard communication plan, and where it may be reviewed. |
| − | How to read labels and review material safety data sheets. | + | * How to read labels and review material safety data sheets. |
| − | Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals. | + | * Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals. |
| − | Methods used to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. | + | * Methods used to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. |
| − | How to reduce or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through use of control/work practices and personal protective equipment. | + | * How to reduce or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through use of control/work practices and personal protective equipment. |
| − | Steps we have taken to reduce or prevent exposure to these chemicals. | + | * Steps we have taken to reduce or prevent exposure to these chemicals. |
| − | Emergency procedures to follow if an employee is exposed to these chemicals. | + | * Emergency procedures to follow if an employee is exposed to these chemicals. |
| − | After attending the training, employees will sign a form verifying that they understand the above topics and how the topics are related to the hazard communication plan. | + | * After attending the training, employees will sign a form verifying that they understand the above topics and how the topics are related to the hazard communication plan. |
===Informing employees who do special tasks=== | ===Informing employees who do special tasks=== | ||
Before employees perform special (non-routine) tasks that may expose them to hazardous chemicals, an Action Committee member will inform them about the chemicals’ hazards. The Action Committee member also will inform them about how to control exposure and what to do in an emergency. | Before employees perform special (non-routine) tasks that may expose them to hazardous chemicals, an Action Committee member will inform them about the chemicals’ hazards. The Action Committee member also will inform them about how to control exposure and what to do in an emergency. | ||
Examples of special tasks that may expose employees to hazardous chemicals include the following: [include examples of special (non-routine) tasks]. | Examples of special tasks that may expose employees to hazardous chemicals include the following: [include examples of special (non-routine) tasks]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:46, 5 January 2009
Hazard Communication Program Notice
Free Geek has developed a Hazard Communications Program in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. The program is intended to provide information relevant to potentially toxic substances or harmful agents hat you may be exposed to during normal working conditions or during emergency situations.
The Action Committee is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Hazard Communication Program, and performs annual reviews.
The list of potentially toxic substances with corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be maintained and updated if new substances are introduced to the workplace.
Identifying hazardous chemicals
The Hazardous chemicals list identifies all hazardous chemicals used at this workplace. Detailed information about the physical and health effects of each chemical is included in a material safety data sheet; the identity of each chemical on the list matches the identity of the chemical on its material safety data sheet. Free Geek provides training to all staff when initially hired and when new substances are introduced.
The material safety data sheets are updated and managed by the Action Committee. If a material safety data sheet is not available for a hazardous chemical, immediately notify a member of the Action Committee.
Training employees about chemical hazards
Before they start their jobs or are exposed to new hazardous chemicals, employees must attend a hazard communication class that covers the following topics:
- An overview of the requirements in Oregon OSHA’s hazard communication rules.
- Hazardous chemicals present in their workplace.
- The written hazard communication plan, and where it may be reviewed.
- How to read labels and review material safety data sheets.
- Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals.
- Methods used to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.
- How to reduce or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through use of control/work practices and personal protective equipment.
- Steps we have taken to reduce or prevent exposure to these chemicals.
- Emergency procedures to follow if an employee is exposed to these chemicals.
- After attending the training, employees will sign a form verifying that they understand the above topics and how the topics are related to the hazard communication plan.
Informing employees who do special tasks
Before employees perform special (non-routine) tasks that may expose them to hazardous chemicals, an Action Committee member will inform them about the chemicals’ hazards. The Action Committee member also will inform them about how to control exposure and what to do in an emergency. Examples of special tasks that may expose employees to hazardous chemicals include the following: [include examples of special (non-routine) tasks].