OSHA Hazard Communication Safety Guide

Hazard: Failure to recognize the hazards associated with chemicals can cause chemical burns, respiratory problems, fires, and explosions.

Solutions:

• Maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical in the facility.
• Make this information accessible to employees at all times in a language or formats that are clearly understood by all affected personnel.
• Train employees on how to read and use the MSDS.
• Follow the manufacturer’s MSDS instructions for handling hazardous chemicals.
• Train employees about the risks of each hazardous chemical being used.
• Provide spill clean-up kits in areas where chemicals are stored.
• Have a written spill control plan.
• Train employees to clean up spills, protect themselves and properly dispose of used materials.
• Provide proper personal protective equipment and enforce its use.
• Store chemicals safely and securely.