Hazardous Chemicals
Hazard communication requirements apply to any chemical that is known to be present in the workplace in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency. It's important to understand this criteria, so let's take a closer look at a couple of key concepts.
Known to be present. The phrase "known to be present" is important to understand. If a hazardous chemical is known to be present by the chemical manufacturer or the employer, it is covered by the standard.
Foreseeable emergency. A "foreseeable emergency" is any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to, equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure of control equipment that could result in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the workplace.
An employer may rely upon the hazard determination performed by the chemical manufacturer. Normally, the chemical manufacturer possesses knowledge of hazardous intermediates, by-products, and decomposition products that can be emitted from his chemical product. However, if the employer obtains information regarding the hazards from a source other than the manufacturer, the employer is responsible for including such information in his hazard communication program.
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1-4. A foreseeable emergency is any potential occurrence that could result in _____.
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