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00WIM1810,19ii 16-S The NFPA and HMIS systems of using words, pictures, symbols, or combinations are illustrated at the end of this chapter. Contact H&S for additional information on rating systems. 16.07 LABELING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTAINERS All hazardous materials received must be labeled, marked, or placarded in accordance with the U. S. Department of Transportation regulations. The original label markings will be maintained in a clean and legible condition for as long as a container might be re- shipped or transported to another location. Supervisors are responsible to ensure that every hazardous materials container is properly labeled, tagged, or marked to identify the contents, the appropriate hazard warnings, and the name and address of the manufacturer. No container shall be used or stored with a damaged or defaced label. Supervisors and employees are responsible to replace damaged or defaced labels immediately. Secondary containers; e.g., buckets, cans, pitchers, etc., must also be labeled, tagged, or marked to identify the hazardous contents, unless the contents are to be used in their entirety during the work shift. 16.08 INVENTORIES Supervisors shall maintain a written inventory of all hazardous substances available in the workplace and shall make the list available to all employees. The list shall be updated annually and whenever new products are introduced. 16.09 NEW MATERIALS All new materials that contain hazardous substances shall not be used until employees have been trained in their proper use, handling, and disposal and their supervisor has reviewed with them the MSDS covering the specific substance(s). Employees must also be trained in the hazards of, protective equipment for, and symptoms of over-exposure to the material. New materials that have not been approved for use through the Department's "New Products Evaluation" process will not be used. Contact the Division of Engineering Services, Materials Evaluation and Testing Services for additional information, or contact Headquarters or District Health and Safety Offices for assistance.