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Kennedy'Jenks Consultants Section 1 : Program Overview Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (K/J) complies with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and equivalent state regulations by compiling hazardous chemicals lists, by using Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), by ensuring that containers are labeled, and by providing employee training. This program applies to all work operations at K/J offices and in the field where employees may be exposed to hazardous substances under normal working conditions or during a non-routine situation. A hazardous substance (or hazardous chemical) means any substance (or chemical) that is a physical hazard or a health hazard. An example of a physical hazard might be flammability, explosive capability, or water reactivity. An example of a health hazard might be a carcinogenic substance or a substance that causes irritation, or sensitization. Most products used within an office-setting fall under the retail products or"manufactured items that remain intact' exemption to the Hazard Communication Standard. The exemption states: Retail products used in offices in the same manner and frequency used by consumers, can be termed "consumer products" and include things such as correction fluid, glass cleaner, and dishwashing liquid." This exemption also covers manufactured items that remain intact such as enclosed toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and batteries. Your Office Safety Representative is the Hazard Communication Program Coordinator for your office. Copies of this written program are available on the K/J Health &Safety intranet page. Under this program, employees will be informed of the contents of the Hazard Communication Standard, the hazardous properties of chemicals used at K/J, safe handling procedures, and measures to take for protection from these chemicals. Employees will also be informed of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks, such as spill management. An inventory of all hazardous chemicals used at your location has been compiled by the Office Safety Representative. This list will be updated as necessary. The inventory of chemicals identifies all of the covered chemicals used in your office or in the field, along with the location where the chemicals are used. Hazard Communication Written Program Kennedy/Jenks Consultants©,November 2013 Page 1 g:Vaga Wmin4ob113\1385 W—bnaNbp,ojwninNasplatlxhmentW-1 haudcammudc npmTam.doc