Hazard Communication Plan

13 Hazard Communication Plan • The location and contents of 29CFR 1910.1200 and the Iowa Chemical Risks RTK standard, Section 875, Chapters 110, 130, and 140. • The location of the hazardous chemical inventory in their work area. • The physical and health hazards associated with said hazardous materials. • How to read and understand safety data sheets and where they are located. • How to read and understand product labels and other warnings used to identify hazardous materials in their work area (signs, placards, etc.). • How and where the university’s written Hazard Communication Plan can be obtained. • How to determine the presence or release of a hazardous material in their work area. • How to protect themselves from physical and health hazards: proper work procedures, emergency procedures, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). • Emergency procedures for chemical accidents. Each training session must include verbal presentations, written communication, and the opportunity to ask questions.Audiovisuals (videos, pictures, etc.) may be used to augment training sessions, but cannot be solely substituted for verbal communication and question-and-answer sessions. Employees must receive training prior to performing any non- routine task (vessel cleaning) involving hazardous chemicals and hazards associated with unlabeled pipes. The training will include information on the specific chemical hazards and measures the employee must take to ensure safety during performance of the new task. Confined space training through EH&Smay be required. EH&S Responsibilities EH&S provides mandatory online training that gives employees an understanding of the Hazard Communication Plan, including its training requirements. This course is available at Learn@ ISU and must be taken before the employee begin work for their department. Each department’s safety coordinator will ensure that Hazard Communication training for hazards specific to each employee’s work area has also been completed. Online Hazard Communication training from EH&S includes: