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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SEPTEMBER 2007 16-7 16.11 TRAINING All employees who work with hazardous materials shall be trained at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazardous material is introduced. General training is offered by H&S or others and provides information regarding the program labeling systems and MSDSs. The general training shall include: • Caltrans HMCP; • MSDSs; • Labeling requirements; • Employees'rights; • Location and availability of this chapter; • PPE (types and uses); • Detection of hazardous materials leaks and releases; • Proper storage and handling; and • Emergency spill, accident, and fire procedures. The general training shall be renewed every two (2) years and recorded on a standard Form 3.00, use G # 21820. Specific training is provided by supervisors to employees performing infrequent or non- routine tasks that may involve exposure to hazardous materials prior to performing the task. Specific training on the particular dangers and characteristics of the hazardous material shall include: • MSDSs; • Labeling requirements; • Physical and health hazards; • Warning properties and symptoms of exposure; • Appropriate work practices; • PPE necessary; • Emergency spill, accident, and fire procedures; and • How the materials are used by Caltrans. Specific training will be provided continuously so that employees are trained on all products they use. Record "specific" type training on a "tailgate" safety meeting report or equivalent form. Training records: Supervisors shall maintain records for three (3) years to demonstrate that each employee has been trained regarding the hazardous materials they use or to which they are exposed.