Hazard Communication Plan

7 Hazard Communication Plan may encounter during the contract term. • Ensure that managers and supervisors implement the Hazard Communication Plan effectively. Safety Coordinator Each department using hazardous chemicals will designate a safety coordinator who will be responsible for facilitating information transfer between the department and EH&S. Safety coordinators may also provide Hazard Communication training to department employees. Managers and Supervisors Departmental managers and supervisors are knowledgable about the processes and procedures conducted in their areas; therefore, they are primarily responsible for implementing the Hazard Communication Plan. The manager or supervisor of each work area is responsible for: • Making safety data sheets readily accessible to all employees during their work shifts. • Properly labeling each container of hazardous material in the department with its contents and appropriate hazard warnings. • Maintaining an inventory of hazardous chemicals present in the workplace. • Coordinating employee medical consultation and/or surveillance with EH&S and the Occupational Medicine office in the event of an exposure to a hazardous chemical in the workplace. • Maintaining records as required by Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) and EH&S. • Conduct training programs and ensure online Hazard Communication training is taken by department employees who work with or near hazardous materials, to include: ¤ Potential hazards associated with workplace chemicals, including the availability of this manual. ¤ Chemical-specific information (SDS, chemical inventory) ¤ Safe work practices ¤ Engineering controls ¤ Facility design features ¤ Personal protective equipment (PPE) ¤ Emergency procedures ¤ The methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non- routine tasks (vessel cleaning) and the hazards associated with unlabeled pipes.