Each University department shall designate an employee who will oversee the Hazard Communication program and conduct department-specific training for all members of that department.

These trainers will receive their training at special "Train-The-Trainer" seminars conducted by the Environmental Health & Safety Department.

RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAM Material Safety Data Sheets Labeling & Marking System Employee Training Contents Format Length Substances Suggestions Hazcom Test Session Training Session Hazard Communication Policy

Training shall be conducted:

• At Initial Assignment
• Whenever New Hazards Are Introduced
• Annual Review Is Required

Information to be included in training sessions

Employees must be informed of:

• Requirements of Regulations
• Any Operations in Their Area Where Hazardous Chemicals Are Used
• Location and Availability of MSDS and Plan

Training must cover:

• Method to Detect Presence of Release
• Physical and Health Hazards
• Measures for Personal Protection
• Details of Company Plan

Proposed Training Program Format

• Five Stages of Program
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Marking and Labeling System
• Employee Training
• Written Plan
• Chemical Inventory List
• Describe Policies and Procedures

• Hazard Detection
• Spill Response
• Use of Protective Equipment

Open Book Test

Length of Training Sessions

It will take a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes to conduct the basic Hazard Communication Training. If there are any specific hazardous substances or situations to be trained on, the session will take longer to complete, depending on the type and number of hazardous substances.

EXAMPLE:

Office Employees with no specific hazardous substances

30 - 45 minutes per session

 

Paint Shop Employees with 4 specific substances to be trained on (paints, solvents, etc.)

1 to 1½ hours, depending on their training needs

Choosing Substances for Training Purposes

Train on any substance having an OSU (HMLS) rating of...

HEALTH: 3 or above

FLAMMABILITY: 3 or above

REACTIVITY: 2 or above

If none of the above, choose 4 or 5 of the worst substances that you do have and use them in the training.

Comments & Suggestions

• Training isn't handing out MSDS/s and asking them to read.
• Training should be accompanied by a simple test with signature, and filed for documentation.

• Training probably occurs in two phases:

  1. General chemical safety, spill response, labeling procedure, etc. Perhaps film or tape.

  2. Specific work place. Specific labels, MSDS/s, emergency plans, etc.

• Phase 2 (specific) trainers should be trained and provided guidelines.
• If decentralized, periodic audits will help.
• Annual retraining or when new hazard is introduced.
• Trainers should not criticize program.

• Training packages are available:

  1. computer self-paced instruction
  2. films

  3. video tapes

• There is no substitute for workplace-specific training.

OSU Hazard Communication -- Test

Name: __________________________ Dept.: __________________________

1. MSDS means ________________________________________________
2. What does this emblem mean?
   Where can you expect to see it?
   
   _____________________________________________________________
   
   _____________________________________________________________
3. This training session is your required Hazard Communication training.
   True or False (circle one)
4. Where are the MSDS/s kept for your department?
   
   ______________________________________________________________
   
   ______________________________________________________________
5. If you have a question about the safe use of a chemical, always consult your
   
   ______________________________________________________________