Hazard Communication and Right-to-Know (RTK)

All employees in the class will receive training in the handling of chemical products. This training provides instruction in the following areas:

• The requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard and Program
• Chemicals they may be exposed to while working.
• Physical and Health Hazards associated with these chemicals.
• Their job duties requiring the use or exposure to chemicals, including both routine and non-routine jobs, such as cleaning storage tanks, containers and pipes.
• How to detect the presence, accidental release, or spill of chemical products in the work area.
• Preventing Routes of Exposure and how employees may protect themselves from these hazards, i.e. work procedures and practices, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
• The location and availability of this written program, chemical list(s), and MSDSs.
• Interpretation of MSDS data and the labeling system.