Safety Manual

maintain SDS libraries and archives. SDS’s for hazardous materials to which employees have been exposed must be maintained after the employee leaves your employment. Employees will be advised of all special instructions, PPE, and the hazards associated with chemicals-including chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes-in their work areas. The Manager will inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks by presenting a copy of the site-specific hazardous materials list, ensuring that the employee is aware of their presence should a non- routine task with unfamiliar materials present itself. Employees have the right to request SDS on any chemical, which must then be provided without any issues. Labels, Labeling and Warnings: Employees will ensure that all hazardous chemicals used or stored in the facility are properly labeled. • Damaged labels or labels with incomplete information shall be reported immediately, • Damaged labels on incoming containers of chemicals will not be removed • Chemicals received from vendors that are improperly labeled must be rejected • New labels shall be provided as needed so that all containers are labeled correctly, • Only containers into which an employee transfers a chemical for their own immediate use will not require labeling, • Employees who are unsure of the contents of any container, vessel, or piping must contact their supervisor for information regarding the substance including:  The name of the substance,  The hazards associated with the substance,  The safety precautions required for working with the substance. Labels, tags, or markings on containers shall use the following 16-section (GHS) formatting convention and headings: • Identification • Hazard(s) identification • Composition/information on ingredients • First-Aid measures • Fire-fighting measures • Accidental release measures • Handling & Storage • Exposure controls/personal protection • Physical and chemical properties • Stability and reactivity • Toxicological information • Ecological information

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