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Work Environment (ACGIH) latest edition. D. Employers must make sure that:
d. Chemicals identified and regulated under Title
8, Article 107, Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors and 1. Each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Gases, and Article 109, Hazardous Substances and is labeled, tagged, or marked. Information can be
Processes. 5194(d)(3) provided using labels on shipped containers or with
required information such as product identifiers,
e. T22 CCR 12000 (Proposition 65). pictograms, precautionary and hazard statements, first
2. Labels and other forms of warning on containers of aid information, and signal words. 5194(f)(6)
hazardous chemicals. 2. The labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals
3. Readily accessible SDSs. substances are not removed or defaced.
4. Procedures for safe handling, use, storage, disposal, and E. Employers are required to: 5194(g)
clean up to protect employees. 1. Have an SDS for each hazardous chemical they use.
Note: All hazardous liquids capable of physical injury 2. Use SDSs that are consistent with the Globally
on skin contact must be covered, insulated, or Harmonized System (GHS).
otherwise guarded against inadvertent contact. When
the nature of the work makes covering or guarding 3. Make the SDSs readily accessible during each work shift
impracticable, employer must provide personal to employees when they are in their work areas.
protective equipment. 3302 F. Employers must provide all required information and training
5. Training on the hazardous chemicals that employees are as per 5194(h) to their employees. The training includes:
or could be exposed to in the workplace. 1. Labeling, pictograms, symbols, etc.
6. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of 2. SDSs, including physical and health hazards.
the hazards of non-routine tasks and the hazards
associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in 3. Chemical-specific information (must always be
their work areas. 5194(e)(1)(B) available through labels and SDSs).
7. Clear and reasonable warnings for exposures to 4. Location of hazardous chemicals.
hazardous chemicals shall be displayed in the workplace 5. Where the written HAZCOM program is kept.
using warning signs and labels or provided through
information and training. 5194. Appendix G #12601(c) 6. Detection of presence or release of hazardous chemicals.
8. For each chemical included in the HAZCOM program, 7. PPE and appropriate work practices.
the information provided on the warning signs and labels 8. Emergency and first aid procedures.
must include all of the required texts as per the T8 CCR
requirements for that specific chemical.
9. A plan for managing multi-employer work-site issues Heat Illness Prevention
including the methods used to inform other work-related
employers. Heat illness can be one or more medical conditions including
10. A plan for periodically (e.g., annually) evaluating heat rash, heat cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat
the effectiveness of the program and for updating stroke. Heat illness may be mild initially but can become severe
the program. or fatal if the body temperature continues to rise. Supervisors,
foremen, and employees should look continuously for signs and
C. The HAZCOM program must be available on request to symptoms of heat illness in themselves and fellow workers.
employees, their representatives, and Cal/OSHA.
Note: The Guide to the California Hazard Communication
Regulation is available free of charge from Cal/OSHA at:
www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/hazcom.pdf.

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