Hazard communication plan

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) establishes uniform requirements to assure that the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced, or used in US workplaces are evaluated. Hazard information and associated protective measures must be communicated using labels and material safety data sheets. In 

This communication program ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees properly and to design and put in place employee protection programs. It also provides necessary hazard information to employees, so they can participate in, and support, the protective measures in place at their workplaces. 

The following steps will help utilities comply with the standard and in developing a hazard communication program. 

If an MSDS is not available for a hazardous substance in the workplace, request a copy from the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer as soon as possible. An MSDS must accompany or precede the shipment and must be used to obtain identifying information, such as the chemical name and the hazards of a particular substance. 

If the MSDS is incomplete or unclear, contact the manufacturer or importer to get clarification on the missing information. 

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Name/title of the person I should ask if I wish to see a copy of the written hazard communication plan ... 

OSHA requires the development of a written hazard communication plan. The plan must address container labeling, SDS availability, and training requirements. Employers must identify the person responsible for each plan element. Organizations must make the plan available on all shifts. The plan must direct the actions taken to communicate appropriate hazard information to all affected... 

Location of the written hazard evaluation procedures and hazard communication plan... 

Maintain a written hazard communication plan and a current SDS file. 

The following hazard communication plan established for this worksite. This plan will be available for review by all employees during their work shift. 

The location and availability of the written hazard communication plan, the list of hazardons chemicals, and the location of the MSDSs. 

Existence and requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Components of the local hazard communication plan Work areas and operations using hazardous materials... 

Location of the written hazard evaluation procedures and hazard communication plan Location of the hazardous materials listing Location and accessibility of the SDS file... 

Describe the basic OSHA requirements for hazard communication plans. 

Designing and maintaining a written Hazard Communication Plan. 

Workers have the right to information regarding the hazards to which they are or will be exposed. They have the right to review plans such as the hazard communication plan. They have a right to see a copy of an MSDS during their shift and receive a copy of an MSDS when requested. In addition, information on hazards that may be brought to the workplace by another employer should be available to workers. Other forms of information such as exposure records, medical records, etc., are to be made available to workers upon request. 

Appendix K Small-Facility Model Hazard Communication Plan... 

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