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Fall 2013 31 understand labels etc.? Shop Manager should have all the answers. 7. Are employees familiar with hazards of the chemicals in their workplace? Do the techs knowwhat is flammable, cor- rosive, or combustible? Training should cover this. 8. Have the employees been informed of the hazards associated with performing non-routine tasks? Employees shouldhave training in routine tasks and non-routine tasks such as a spill response. 9. Doemployeesunderstandhowtodetectthe presence or release of hazardousmaterials at the workplace? Train employees on spill detection and response. 10. Are employees trained about proper work practices and personal protective equip- ment (PPE) in relation to the hazardous chemicals in their work area? Employee must be trained in proper use of PPE. 11. Does the training provide information on first aid, emergency procedures, and the likely symptoms of overexposure? Training to include first aid, emer- gency procedures and detection of overexposure. 12. Does the training program include an explanation of labels and warn- ing that are used in each work area? Training on the newHCP (also referred as Global Harmonized System) must include the pictogram from OSHA and must be completed by December 1, 2013. 13. Does the trainingdescribewhere employees obtain data sheets and howemployees use them? Employees should have access toMSDS. If they are accessible only onweb, computer printer access is a must. 14. Is a system inplace toensurenewemployees are trained before beginning work? Training must occur during orientation. 15. Is a system in place to identify newhazard- ous chemicals before they are introduced into a work area? Parts manager must review the MSDS whenever new chemicals are purchased and ensure that PPE is available as listed in the MSDS 16. Is a system in place to informemployees of the hazards associated with newly intro- duced chemicals? Review MSDS for new chemicals with employees prior to their introduction in shop. Note: The author notes that this document has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information on OSHA website. Samhas been helping automobile dealers comply with EPA & OSHA regulations since 1987. Sam is the past-Chair of the Law Committee & the Environmental Issues Committee of the AIHA and currently the President-elect of the Southern California AIHA. Sam has a BE & MS in Chemical Engineering followed by a JD from Southwestern University School of Law. Send your comments to sam@cellyservices.com . Reach your target audience a ordably. advertise get results DANI GORDEN Advertising Sales 855.747.4003 dani@thenewslinkgroup.com