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2 - Scope
2 - Program Elements
2 - Applicable Regulations
2 - List of Hazardous Substances
2 - Container Labeling
2 - Material Safety Data Sheets
3 - Information and Training
3 - Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks
3 - Pipe Systems
4 - Outside Contractors Providing Information Obtaining Information
5 - Appendix A - Container Labeling Original Containers Secondary Containers
Exception
6 - Appendix B - Material Safety Data Sheets Availability New Information
7 - Appendix C - Initial Information and Training
8 - Appendix D - Purchase Order Request
SCOPE The Hazard Communication Program provides information about chemical
hazards and other hazardous substances to which employees may be exposed.
This document outlines how this will be accomplished.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS Identification of hazardous materials. Methods used for
labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training.
A list of hazardous substances in the workplace. Employee awareness of hazards
they might encounter while performing non-routine tasks. Advising contractors
of hazardous substances to which they may be exposed and suggestions for appropriate
protective measures.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS California Code of Regulations, Title 8, General Industry
Safety Orders, Section 5194 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 29, Section
1910.1200
LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES A list of known hazardous substances stored
or used at ABC Car Wash is available for review at the Safety Office. Hazardous
substances, as defined by the regulation, include: Chemicals on the Director's
List of Hazardous Substances, 8 CCR 339;
Chemicals on the Toxic and Hazardous Substances List, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart
z; Chemicals containing Threshold Limit Values by the American Conference
of Governmental Hygienists; Chemicals identified in the Seventh Annual Report
on Carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program. Chemicals identified by
the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC); and Chemicals found
to present a personal hazard as determined by scientific evidence.
CONTAINER LABELING Supervisors and Principal Investigators ensure the proper
labeling of hazardous substances used in their work areas. Appendix A, Container
Labeling, contains the components of ABC Car Wash's labeling system.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are documents
containing health and safety information on specific hazardous substances.
MSDSs are created by the manufacturers and sent to the ABC Car Wash. The Safety
Office maintains a master file of ABC Car Wash MSDSs.
Appendix B, Material Safety Data Sheets, contains additional information regarding
MSDSs.
INFORMATION AND TRAINING ABC Car Wash employees working with or around hazardous
substances must receive appropriate information and training at the time of
initial assignment. Appendix C, Initial Information and Training, contains
the information provided during initial training. Employees must receive additional
training when new hazards are introduced. The Safety Office can assist with
additional training on an as-needed basis.
HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS ABC Car Wash employees periodically perform
non-routine tasks involving hazardous substances. These events include emergencies
and non-routine servicing of equipment. Affected employees must receive information
about the hazardous substances prior to starting work on such projects. This
information, provided by the employees' supervisor, includes: Specific hazards;
Required protective/safety measures utilized; and Measures ABC Car Wash has
taken to reduce the hazards including ventilation, respiratory protection,
the presence of another employee, and emergency procedures.
PIPE SYSTEMS Pipes used for hazardous substances should be labeled. Only
authorized employees are allowed to work on unlabeled pipes. Affected employees
working with unlabeled pipes must be informed by the responsible supervisor
of: Compounds in the pipes; Potential hazards; and Necessary safety precautions.
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABC Car Wash's hiring outside
contractors or temporary services must provide them with: A listing of hazardous
chemicals found in that work area; Precautionary measures required to protect
the employees during normal operations; and A description of the ABC Car Wash
labeling system. This information is provided to the contractor during the
pre-construction meeting. Appropriate MSDSs for hazardous substances that
may be encountered will be provided at this time. The ABC Car Wash Safety
Office, in conjunction with Project Managers and Safety Officers, investigates
options to minimize possible hazardous material exposure by outside contractors
and occupants. Project managers are informed of these measures.
OBTAINING INFORMATION Departments hiring outside contractors are responsible
for obtaining a list of hazardous substances the contractor intends to bring
to ABC Car Wash and MSDS copies of the substances on the list. This information
should be provided to the project manager during the project planning phases
and before any work begins.
APPENDIX A - CONTAINER LABELING ORIGINAL CONTAINERS Original containers of
hazardous substances are labeled by the manufacturer. While formats differ,
the following required information must be present: Name of the hazardous
substance; Appropriate hazard warning; and Name and address of the manufacturer,
importer, or other responsible party. Maintaining original labels in an unaltered
condition is the primary method of ensuring proper hazardous material labeling.
SECONDARY CONTAINERS Hazardous substances transferred from the original containers
to portable or stationary containers (secondary containers) must be labeled
with the chemical name and hazard warning. A recommended, but not required,
practice is to also include the common name of the material such as paint
thinner, window cleaner, etc. Hazard warnings include health and physical
hazards found on the Material Safety Data Sheet. Hazard Categories include:
Health Hazards: Carcinogen Corrosive Irritant Reproductive Toxin Sensitizer
Toxic Highly Toxic Physical Hazards: Combustible Compressed Gas Explosive
Flammable Organic Peroxide Oxidizer Reactive Pyrophoric Water Reactive
EXCEPTION Portable containers do not require labels when: Hazardous substances
are transferred from labeled containers; and The containers are intended for
the immediate use of the employee performing the transfer.
APPENDIX B - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
are documents containing health and safety information on specific hazardous
substances. Information includes how to store, handle, and work with a hazardous
product safely. Detailed MSDS information is available in the following publications
accessible from the Safety Office: Working Safely With Chemicals; Hazard Communication
Program Working with Hazardous Substances
AVAILABILITY Department supervisors are responsible for ensuring Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are maintained and readily accessible for all hazardous
substances which employees use. A file or loose leaf binder with MSDSs addresses
this issue. Employees must be informed of the location and availability of
MSDSs. MSDS's available via the intranet do not need to be kept in hard copy
format by the department. MSDS's not available on the intranet may be obtained
through the Safety Office location of ABC Car Wash's Master MSDS file. Forward
directly mailed copies of MSDSs to the ABC Car Wash Safety Office. The Safety
Office contacts suppliers when it is determined that a MSDS has not been provided
for a hazardous substance. Requests are in writing and forwarded to the Department
of Industrial Relations if not responded to within 25 working days.
NEW INFORMATION Departmental supervisors review hazardous substance information
contained in MSDS's with affected employees when: A new or revised MSDS is
received for a hazardous substance; and There is new information indicating
additional precautions.
APPENDIX C - INITIAL INFORMATION AND TRAINING Initial hazard communication
training includes: The requirements contained in the Hazard Communication
Regulation, including employee rights to information. Identification of operations
where hazardous substances are present. The ABC Car Wash written Hazard Communication
Program including location and availability of the written program, hazardous
substances list, and MSDSs. Methods and operations used to detect the presence
of hazardous substances i.e., appearance and odor. Physical and health hazards
associated with hazardous substances provided on MSDSs. Protective measures
such as work practices, personal protective equipment, or other precautions
used to prevent or minimize exposures. Emergency procedures in the event of
spills, fire, earthquake, and personal injury. The ABC Car Wash labeling requirements.
Information contained in an MSDS. Emergency information/hazardous material
signs posted at the work area entrances. Training acknowledgment forms signed
by employees are maintained on file at the ABC Car Wash Safety Office.
APPENDIX D - PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST In order to comply with the Hazard Communication
Program the purchase order department will be required to check all chemical
purchase request forms (purchase order) to be sure a statement requesting
a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) appears on the purchase request form (purchase
order) before being processed. This statement must appear:
ALL CHEMICALS PURCHASED REQUIRING A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) MUST
HAVE OUR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER ON THE MSDS. PLEASE MAIL THE MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET AND COPY OF LABEL TO: _____________________________________ _____________________________________
_____________________________________ Name _________________________________________________
Department _________________________________________________ The program will
be updated when a new chemical or hazard is introduced into the working environment,
and reviewed annually. The above person or department will be responsible
for the Purchase Information Form, Purchase Request Form (purchase order),and
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If a Material Safety Data Sheet is
not received within 30 working days a Material Safety Data Sheet request letter
will be mailed to the manufacturer. If another 30 days passes OSHA will receive
a request for help letter in obtaining a Material Safety Data Sheet.
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