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SEPTEMBER. 2007 16-2 A copy of this chapter shall be posted in each worksite where hazardous materials are used, and a copy should be made available, upon request, to interested employees, or their designated representatives. 16.00 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes proper handling of hazardous materials requirements in the workplace. General Industry Safety Order (GISO), Section 5194 Hazard Communication, requires employers to have a written hazardous materials communication program if hazardous materials are present in the workplace. 16.01 PURPOSE Detailed information is provided regarding hazardous material container labeling, inventory procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), hazardous materials training, and industry -wide hazard warning labeling systems. 11 16.02 POLICY STATEMENT Employees shall be provided information and training regarding any hazardous materials to which they may be exposed. Additionally, no hazardous materials will be delivered, stored, or used at any Caltrans worksite or facility unless they are properly labeled, tagged, or marked and the MSDS is. readily available. 16.03 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Managers And Supervisors are responsible to ensure that all elements of this program, including inventory listings, MSDSs, labeling, and training are implemented and provided to all employees who are exposed, or can reasonably expect to be exposed to hazardous materials. Supervisors shall notify their employees and any employees working nearby of any hazardous materials they may be exposed to at a facility or project. They shall also maintain copies of MSDS's in a printed format that is readily accessible to employees for the hazardous materials used at each workplace. MSDSs shall also be available to designated representatives and employees' physicians. Providing copies of this chapter to interested persons is not a substitute for informing and training employees regarding hazardous materials, but is an additional requirement of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal -OSHA).