HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM USING CALIFORNIA DATA

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ABC CAR WASH

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2 - Scope

2 - Program Elements

2 - Applicable Regulations

2 - List of Hazardous Substances

2 - Container Labeling

2 - Material Safety Data Sheets

3 - Information and Training

3 - Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks

3 - Pipe Systems

4 - Outside Contractors Providing Information Obtaining Information

5 - Appendix A - Container Labeling Original Containers Secondary Containers Exception

6 - Appendix B - Material Safety Data Sheets Availability New Information

7 - Appendix C - Initial Information and Training

8 - Appendix D - Purchase Order Request

SCOPE The Hazard Communication Program provides information about chemical hazards and other hazardous substances to which employees may be exposed. This document outlines how this will be accomplished.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS Identification of hazardous materials. Methods used for labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training. A list of hazardous substances in the workplace. Employee awareness of hazards they might encounter while performing non-routine tasks. Advising contractors of hazardous substances to which they may be exposed and suggestions for appropriate protective measures.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS California Code of Regulations, Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5194 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 29, Section 1910.1200

LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES A list of known hazardous substances stored or used at ABC Car Wash is available for review at the Safety Office. Hazardous substances, as defined by the regulation, include: Chemicals on the Director's List of Hazardous Substances, 8 CCR 339;

Chemicals on the Toxic and Hazardous Substances List, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart z; Chemicals containing Threshold Limit Values by the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists; Chemicals identified in the Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program. Chemicals identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC); and Chemicals found to present a personal hazard as determined by scientific evidence.

CONTAINER LABELING Supervisors and Principal Investigators ensure the proper labeling of hazardous substances used in their work areas. Appendix A, Container Labeling, contains the components of ABC Car Wash's labeling system.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are documents containing health and safety information on specific hazardous substances. MSDSs are created by the manufacturers and sent to the ABC Car Wash. The Safety Office maintains a master file of ABC Car Wash MSDSs.
Appendix B, Material Safety Data Sheets, contains additional information regarding MSDSs.

INFORMATION AND TRAINING ABC Car Wash employees working with or around hazardous substances must receive appropriate information and training at the time of initial assignment. Appendix C, Initial Information and Training, contains the information provided during initial training. Employees must receive additional training when new hazards are introduced. The Safety Office can assist with additional training on an as-needed basis.

HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS ABC Car Wash employees periodically perform non-routine tasks involving hazardous substances. These events include emergencies and non-routine servicing of equipment. Affected employees must receive information about the hazardous substances prior to starting work on such projects. This information, provided by the employees' supervisor, includes: Specific hazards; Required protective/safety measures utilized; and Measures ABC Car Wash has taken to reduce the hazards including ventilation, respiratory protection, the presence of another employee, and emergency procedures.

PIPE SYSTEMS Pipes used for hazardous substances should be labeled. Only authorized employees are allowed to work on unlabeled pipes. Affected employees working with unlabeled pipes must be informed by the responsible supervisor of: Compounds in the pipes; Potential hazards; and Necessary safety precautions.

OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS PROVIDING INFORMATION ABC Car Wash's hiring outside contractors or temporary services must provide them with: A listing of hazardous chemicals found in that work area; Precautionary measures required to protect the employees during normal operations; and A description of the ABC Car Wash labeling system. This information is provided to the contractor during the pre-construction meeting. Appropriate MSDSs for hazardous substances that may be encountered will be provided at this time. The ABC Car Wash Safety Office, in conjunction with Project Managers and Safety Officers, investigates options to minimize possible hazardous material exposure by outside contractors and occupants. Project managers are informed of these measures.

OBTAINING INFORMATION Departments hiring outside contractors are responsible for obtaining a list of hazardous substances the contractor intends to bring to ABC Car Wash and MSDS copies of the substances on the list. This information should be provided to the project manager during the project planning phases and before any work begins.

APPENDIX A - CONTAINER LABELING ORIGINAL CONTAINERS Original containers of hazardous substances are labeled by the manufacturer. While formats differ, the following required information must be present: Name of the hazardous substance; Appropriate hazard warning; and Name and address of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. Maintaining original labels in an unaltered condition is the primary method of ensuring proper hazardous material labeling.

SECONDARY CONTAINERS Hazardous substances transferred from the original containers to portable or stationary containers (secondary containers) must be labeled with the chemical name and hazard warning. A recommended, but not required, practice is to also include the common name of the material such as paint thinner, window cleaner, etc. Hazard warnings include health and physical hazards found on the Material Safety Data Sheet. Hazard Categories include: Health Hazards: Carcinogen Corrosive Irritant Reproductive Toxin Sensitizer Toxic Highly Toxic Physical Hazards: Combustible Compressed Gas Explosive Flammable Organic Peroxide Oxidizer Reactive Pyrophoric Water Reactive

EXCEPTION Portable containers do not require labels when: Hazardous substances are transferred from labeled containers; and The containers are intended for the immediate use of the employee performing the transfer.

APPENDIX B - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are documents containing health and safety information on specific hazardous substances. Information includes how to store, handle, and work with a hazardous product safely. Detailed MSDS information is available in the following publications accessible from the Safety Office: Working Safely With Chemicals; Hazard Communication Program Working with Hazardous Substances

AVAILABILITY Department supervisors are responsible for ensuring Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are maintained and readily accessible for all hazardous substances which employees use. A file or loose leaf binder with MSDSs addresses this issue. Employees must be informed of the location and availability of MSDSs. MSDS's available via the intranet do not need to be kept in hard copy format by the department. MSDS's not available on the intranet may be obtained through the Safety Office location of ABC Car Wash's Master MSDS file. Forward directly mailed copies of MSDSs to the ABC Car Wash Safety Office. The Safety Office contacts suppliers when it is determined that a MSDS has not been provided for a hazardous substance. Requests are in writing and forwarded to the Department of Industrial Relations if not responded to within 25 working days.

NEW INFORMATION Departmental supervisors review hazardous substance information contained in MSDS's with affected employees when: A new or revised MSDS is received for a hazardous substance; and There is new information indicating additional precautions.

APPENDIX C - INITIAL INFORMATION AND TRAINING Initial hazard communication training includes: The requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Regulation, including employee rights to information. Identification of operations where hazardous substances are present. The ABC Car Wash written Hazard Communication Program including location and availability of the written program, hazardous substances list, and MSDSs. Methods and operations used to detect the presence of hazardous substances i.e., appearance and odor. Physical and health hazards associated with hazardous substances provided on MSDSs. Protective measures such as work practices, personal protective equipment, or other precautions used to prevent or minimize exposures. Emergency procedures in the event of spills, fire, earthquake, and personal injury. The ABC Car Wash labeling requirements. Information contained in an MSDS. Emergency information/hazardous material signs posted at the work area entrances. Training acknowledgment forms signed by employees are maintained on file at the ABC Car Wash Safety Office.

APPENDIX D - PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST In order to comply with the Hazard Communication Program the purchase order department will be required to check all chemical purchase request forms (purchase order) to be sure a statement requesting a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) appears on the purchase request form (purchase order) before being processed. This statement must appear:

ALL CHEMICALS PURCHASED REQUIRING A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) MUST HAVE OUR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER ON THE MSDS. PLEASE MAIL THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND COPY OF LABEL TO: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Name _________________________________________________ Department _________________________________________________ The program will be updated when a new chemical or hazard is introduced into the working environment, and reviewed annually. The above person or department will be responsible for the Purchase Information Form, Purchase Request Form (purchase order),and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If a Material Safety Data Sheet is not received within 30 working days a Material Safety Data Sheet request letter will be mailed to the manufacturer. If another 30 days passes OSHA will receive a request for help letter in obtaining a Material Safety Data Sheet.

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