hazard communication training that covers the following topics: • An overview of the requirements in Oregon OSHA’s hazard communication rules. • Hazardous chemicals present in theirworkplace.
Employers that have hazardous chemicals in their workplaces are required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200, to implement a hazard communication program. The program must include labels on containers of hazardous chemicals, safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals, and training for workers.
The objective of this program is to set forth policies and procedures concerning Hazard Communications which will enhance the safety and well being of Company Name employees. Furthermore, execution of this program is designed to provide for compliance with
attend a hazard communication training that covers the following topics: • An overview of the requirements in OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. • Hazardous chemicals present in their workplace. • Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are used.
All employees who are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals in their assigned jobs will be fully informed of the hazards of the chemicals and protective measures to minimize exposure to these chemicals.
SAMPLE WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM The following sample hazard communication program is based on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), 29 CFR 1910.1200. The intent of this sample is to provide an easy-to-use format that can be modified to address the specific situation in your workplace.
understanding the purpose and scope of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; explanation of the existence of federal, state, and local right-to-know laws; definition of the classification "hazardous chemical;"
Location and availability of our written hazard communication program, including our list of hazardous chemicals, and Safety data sheets. Physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of …
Each employer must develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written Hazard Communication Plan that includes provisions for container labeling, collection and availability of safety data sheets, exposure control strategies and an employee-training program.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29CFR1910.1200, employers must establish and maintain a program to evaluate and communicate the hazards of chemicals in the workplace.