Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 269
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Hazard Communication
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Reviewing the effectiveness of the hazard communication program and making sure that the
program satisfies the requirements of all applicable federal, state or local hazard communication
requirements
The purchasing agent or delegate is responsible for:
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Contacting chemical manufacturers and/or distributors to obtain SDSs and secondary labels for
hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace
The receiving department is responsible for:
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Reviewing incoming hazardous chemicals to verify correct labeling
Holding hazardous chemicals in the receiving area until receipt of the SDS for the product
Workers are responsible for the following aspects of the hazard communication program:
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Identifying hazards before starting a job
Reading container labels and SDSs
Notifying the supervisor of torn, damaged or illegible labels or of unlabeled containers
Using controls and/or personal protective equipment provided by the company to minimize
exposure
Following company instructions and warnings pertaining to chemical handling and usage
Properly caring for personal protective equipment, including proper use, routine care and
cleaning, storage, and replacement
Knowing and understanding the consequences associated with not following company policy
concerning the safe handling and use of chemicals
Participating in training
PROCEDURES
Chemical Inventory List
Attached to this program is a list of hazardous chemicals used, produced and/or stored at The Company.
Copies of the chemical inventory list are available in the ENTER LOCATION HERE.
This list will contain the product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate SDS, the location or work area
where the chemical is used, and the personal protective equipment and precautions for each chemical product.
This list will be updated annually and whenever a new chemical is introduced to the workplace.
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