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HCA Safety Program Hazardous Chemical Inventory Training

HCA Safety Program Hazardous Chemical Inventory Training. DSR Quarterly Meeting July 25, 2012. Hazardous Chemicals. All employers must have an effective hazard control system which will identify hazards that exist or develop in the workplace.

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HCA Safety Program Hazardous Chemical Inventory Training

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  1. HCA Safety Program Hazardous Chemical Inventory Training DSR Quarterly Meeting July 25, 2012

  2. Hazardous Chemicals All employers must have an effective hazard control system which will identify hazards that exist or develop in the workplace

  3. What California Code of Regulation requires employers to have a hazard control system ?

  4. Title 22 • Title 14 • Title 8 • Title 37

  5. Title 8 (T8), of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section §3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders

  6. Why is it important to ensure proper handling and protection for all employees who may be potentially exposed?

  7. Employees hate chemicals • It is a best practice in the workplace • All chemicals are considered hazards • This is only required if programs want to comply

  8. All chemicals are considered hazards and must be identified in the workplace.

  9. What is a Hazardous Chemical?

  10. A chemical that is illegal • A chemical that is only a health hazard • A chemical that is only a physical hazard • A chemical that is both a physical and health hazard

  11. A hazardous chemical is defined by Cal/OSHA as any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard

  12. What form assists HCA in determining what chemicals are used at HCA?

  13. An HCA Ergonomic Request • MSDS Request Letter • Hazardous Chemical Inventory List • Safety Hazard Reporting

  14. The Hazardous Chemical Inventory List is a form that assists Programs in keeping track of all chemicals used at an HCA work location

  15. How often should the list beupdated?

  16. Anytime a new chemical is introduced in the worksite • Annually • When the HCA Safety Program Requests an update • Once

  17. Anytime a new chemical is introduced in the worksite

  18. Review of the Chemical Inventory List and Information Sheet…..

  19. Information Sheet • Department and Location: Program name and building address • Responsible Person: The Program Manager and DSR • Phone Number:DSR Phone Number • Revision Date: Date should reflect when the list was last updated with a new chemical

  20. Chemical Name Where do you find the chemical name?

  21. Common/Trade Name Black Xerox Toner

  22. Manufacturers Name Xerox Corporation

  23. Frequency of Use Describe usage by Daily, Monthly, Bi- Monthly, Yearly MSDS on File This should always be a YES! MSDS

  24. On the rare occasion that a new worksite chemical does not provide a MSDS or it is not on the CEO/Risk Management Website, there is a way to obtain the information

  25. How to Obtain a MSDS • Check the Manufactures Website • Call the contact information on the label and request it over the phone • Send a request in writing

  26. Last but not least…… The HCA Safety Program is here to assist if you have any questions or need further information

  27. Thank you for all of your hard work!

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