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| Hazard Communication Program This
is an example only. Employers are encouraged to develop their own program, specifically
tailored to their operations and needs.
INTRODUCTION;
(company name), has developed a Hazard Communication Program to enhance our
employees’ health and safety.
As a company we intend to provide information about chemical hazards and other
hazardous substances and the control of hazards via our comprehensive Hazard
Communication Program which includes container labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and training.
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM OUTLINES HOW WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS
OBJECTIVE:
1. CONTAINER LABELING
It is the policy of this company that no container of hazardous substances will be
released
for use until the following label information is verified:
* Containers are clearly labeled as to the contents
* Appropriate hazard warnings are noted
* The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor
This responsibility has been assigned to person(s). To further ensure that employees are
aware of the hazards of material used in their work areas, it is our policy to label all
secondary containers.
The Supervisor (name) in each section will ensure that all secondary containers are
labeled
with either an extra copy of the original manufacture’s label or with generic labels
which
have a block for identity and blocks for the hazard warning.
2. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
Copies of MSDS for all hazardous substances to which employees of this company may be
exposed are kept in (location) and (location) (person/position) will be responsible for
obtaining and maintaining the data sheet system for the company.
(Person/position) will review incoming data sheets for new and significant health/safety
information. He/she will see that any new information is passed on to the affected
employees.
MSDS will be reviewed for completeness by (person/position). If an MSDS is missing or
obviously incomplete, a new MSDS will be requested from the manufacturer. OSHA will
be notified if a complete MSDS is not received.
MSDS are available to all employees in their work area for review during each work shift.
If MSDS are not available or new hazardous substance(s) in use do not have MSDS,
please contact (person/position) immediately.
3. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING
Employees are to attend a health and safety orientation set up by (person/position), prior
to starting work for information and training on the following:
* An overview of requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard,
including their rights under the Standard.
* Inform employees of any operations in their work area where hazardous substances are
present.
* Location and availability of the written hazard communication program.
* Physical and health effects of the hazardous substances.
* Methods and observation techniques used to determine the presence or release of
hazardous substances in the work area.
* How to lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous substances through usage of
control, work practices and personal protective equipment.
* Steps the company has taken to lessen or prevent exposure to these substances.
* Emergency and first aid procedures to follow if employees are exposed to hazardous
substance(s).
* How to read labels and review MSDS to obtain appropriate hazard information.
NOTE: It is critically important that all of our employees understand the training. If you
have any additional questions, please contact (person/position).
When new hazardous substances are introduced, (supervisor) will review the above items
as they are related to the new material in you work area safety meeting.
4. LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The following is a list of all known hazardous substances present (work area/plant).
Specific information on each noted hazardous substance(s) can be obtained by reviewing
the Material Safety Data Sheets.
Example List
Hazardous Substances (i.e.) Work Area or Process (i.e.)
____________________ ________________________
ABC Bowl Cleaner
Janitorial Department
5. HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
Periodically, employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine tasks. Prior to
starting work on such projects, each affected employees will be given information by their
supervisor about hazards to which they may be exposed during such an activity.
This information will include:
Specific hazards.
Protective/safety measures which must be utilized.
Measures the company has taken to lessen the hazards including ventilation, respirators,
presence of another employee and emergency procedures.
EXAMPLES OF NON-ROUTINE TASKS PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES OF THE
COMPANY:
Tasks
Hazardous Substances
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Cleaning Sewage Tank Sodium Hydroxide
6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN UNLABELED PIPES (If Applicable)
To ensure that our employees who work on unlabeled pipes have been informed as to the
hazardous substances contained within, the following policy has been established:
Prior to starting work on unlabeled pipes our employees are to contact (supervisor) for
the
following information:
* The hazardous substances in the pipe.
* Potential hazards.
* Safety precautions which shall be taken.
7. INFORMING CONTRACTORS
To ensure that outside contractors work safely in our plant, it is the responsibility of
(person/position/department/etc.) to provide contractors the following information:
Hazardous substances to which they may be exposed while on the jobsite.
Precautions the employees may take to lessen the possibility of exposure by usage of
appropriate protective measures.
If anyone has questions about this plan contact (person/position). Our plan will be
monitored by (person/position) to ensure that the policies are carried out and that the
plan
is effective.
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