When should you receive training about the hazardous chemicals used in your work area?

When should you receive training about the hazardous chemicals used in your work area?

(1) – Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.

Is HazCom training required annually?

How often must HazCom refresher training be given? You must provide “effective” HazCom training to your employees at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.

How long must employers maintain an MSDS?

30 years

How long must a safety data sheet for a hazardous material?

Can safety data sheets be kept on a computer?

Can MSDSs be stored on a computer to meet the accessability requirements of HAZCOM? If the employee’s work area includes the area where the MSDSs can be obtained, then maintaining MSDSs on a computer would be in compliance.

Why do you need safety data sheets?

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are summary documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions. They are an important resource for workplaces and workers to help you learn more about the product(s) used.

Why should safety data sheets be available to employees?

In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers.

Which sections of an SDS tell you how do you protect yourself?

Here’s a snapshot of Section 2: Hazards Identification, Section 6: Accidental Release Measures, and Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Together, these sections let you know what hazards to watch out for and what PPE is needed during normal use or accidental release.