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-Hazard Communication Guidelines- Effective May 20, 1988, employers of all non-manufacturing facilities are required to comply with the Right-to-Know issued by rule issued by OSHA. Convenience store operations need to implement a hazard communications program that informs attendants of any hazardous chemicals they may encounter while on the job. The store operator is responsible for showing workers how to handle hazardous chemicals properly and how to responds if anyone should come in contact with them. A hazard communication program has five components: I. Hazard Evaluation H. Warning Labels III. Material Safety Data Sheets IV. Attendant Training V. Written Program I. Hazard Evaluation. Each store needs to identify the chemicals that are considered to be hazardous and to include in the program. It does not require the inclusion of chemicals used in and around the kiosk be included in the program. It does not require the inclusion of chemicals that are sold, but not used. For example, charcoal starter fluid sold in the grocery store does not have to be included unless it is used around the kiosk area as a cleanser. At the same time, regulated chemicals include common cleaning products such as bleach. Both state and federal regulations should be consulted when identifying hazardous chemicals, many states define hazardous chemicals more strictly than the federal government. II. Warning Labels. Each chemical container must be marked with a warning label. If the chemical is kept in the original container the manufacturer's label will suffice. If the chemical is placed in a different container, a label containing not only a warning but also the name and address of the supplier or manufacturer must be affixed. For example, if a five-gallon container of bleach is put into small spray bottles for use in the kiosk, each spray bottle must carry a warning label. III. Material Safety Data Sheets. These sheets offer information identifying the chemical such as odor and appearance. They provide fire and explosion information as well as treatment procedures for exposure to skin, respiratory tract, and eyes. They list special requirements for protection along with procedures for handling spills and leaks and instructions for disposing of the material properly, as well as reactions with other chemicals. These sheets must be readily available to kiosk attendants. The manufacturer upon request provides the sheet. Nexus Fuels, Inc., provides an MSDS to each location. One such copy is located in the back of this manual. Section 2-1