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HazCom Standard - USER/EMPLOYER DUTIES CHECKLIST

Checklist of main "Right to Know" responsibilities

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• WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PLAN.

  • _____ Description of how Hazard Analysis (chemical inventory) requirements will be met.
  • _____ Description of chemcial inventory system.
  • _____ A complete list of on-site hazardous substances (chemical inventory) .
  • _____ Description of how MSDS requirements will be met.
  • _____ Who is responsible for the chemical inventory and obtaining MSDS
  • _____ How MSDS will be obtained and kept for every product used.
  • _____ How MSDS will be made accessible to employees upon request.
  • _____ How missing MSDS are to be requested from vendor.
  • _____ Description of how proper labeling will be ensured.
  • _____ Who is responsible for making and maintaining labels.
  • _____ Description of labeling system used.
  • _____ Description of how employees are trained.
  • _____ Who is responsible for training.
  • _____ Update on new hazards as they are introduced and refresher training plans.
  • _____ Initial training plan & information given.
  • _____ How employees will be informed of hazards of non-routine tasks and hazards of unlabeled pipes.
  • _____ How contractors will be informed of hazardous substances.
  • _____ Written program availablity to employees (location) and OSHA.

• MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PROGRAM.

  • _____ Obtain and keep the supplier's MSDS for each hazardous substance.

  • _____ Make MSDS accessible to employees (keep in work areas).

  • _____ Request MSDS from supplier if missing or incomplete.

• LABELING.

  • _____ Each container labeled with product identity and hazard warnings.(Physical & Health warnings).

  • _____ Labels displayed and legible on all primary & secondary containers.

  • _____ Certain additional labels required to conform to other regulations (carcinogens, biohazards, etc).

• EMPLOYEE TRAINING.

  • _____Explanation and availability of the written Hazard Communication program.

  • _____ Explanation of an MSDS and the information it contains.

  • _____ Observation and detection methods to use for hazards.

  • _____ Specific hazards and protective measures for work area.

  • _____ Details of chemical inventory system, MSDS locations, and labeling program.

  • _____ Designation of persons(s) for training; and description of training program

  • _____ Elements of the training program (consistent with paragraph (h) of the standard)

  • _____ Procedures to train employee prior to work with hazardous chemical and to provide additional information when a new chemical hazard is introduced into workplace.