Training Requirements
Employees must receive information and training that ensures their awareness of the chemical hazards used in their work area.
Employers must provide this information when an employee is initially assigned to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and before assignments involving new exposure situations.
Employees must be informed of:
- the requirements of the HCS
- any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present
- the location and availability of the written hazard communication program (including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals and SDSs required by the HCS)
To make sure all training requirements are met, we recommend reviewing each section of the SDS. Group discussion and examples can be effective training strategies to make the training more interesting to students.
To help ensure the effectiveness of the training, instruction, employee demonstration, and hands-on practice verifying their ability to properly use and maintain PPE is especially important.
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2-7. What methods most effectively ensure effective SDS training?
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