Employee Training
It's important and mandatory that all housekeeping employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals are properly trained on the requirements of OSHA 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.
This standard is designed to ensure that information about these hazards and associated protective measures is communicated to workers. Hazard communication training must be provided before the worker begins using the cleaners. Required training under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard includes:
- health and physical hazards of the cleaning chemicals
- proper handling, use and storage of all cleaning chemicals being used, including dilution procedures when a cleaning product must be diluted before use
- proper procedures to follow when a spill occurs
- personal protective equipment required for using the cleaning product, such as gloves, safety goggles and respirators
- how to obtain and use hazard information, including an explanation of labels and SDSs
For more in-depth information on OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, please check out OSHAcademy course 606 Hazard Communication for the Employee.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-8. All housekeeping employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals must be familiar with _____.
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