(ref. section (h) 29 CFR 1910.1200)
- The Division Director shall ensure employee training is conducted and shall appoint designated trainers for the Division.
- The designated trainer shall provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard is introduced in the work area.
- Training of present employees will begin immediately upon receipt of this HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM.
- Notices will be posted which provide an explanation of the labeling system, the location of the Written Hazard Communication Program, and the location of the MSDS's.
- Training and information shall be accomplished by:
- Classroom type instruction with audiovisual aids.
- Work station instruction.
- The training and information will cover:
- Chemical/physical hazards in the work place.
- How to lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals.
- What the DEPARTMENT has done to lessen or prevent exposure to these chemicals.
- Procedures to follow if employees are exposed to these chemicals.
- How to use a Material Safety Data Sheet.
- Methods and observations employees may use to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical they may be exposed to.
- The health hazards, symptoms, first aid and emergency procedures to follow, in case of overexposure.
- Spill or leak procedures to follow.
- Personal protective equipment requirements and use.
- Special precautions to follow when handling these chemicals.
- Verifications of training:
- After attending the training and information class, each employee will sign a verification of training form stating they received and understood the material presented. Refer to appendix C.
- The verification of training form shall be kept in the departmental personnel file along with a copy of the test. Refer to appendix D.