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FROM S---Dea Corp 9256869475 [WED?-IAN 77 2012 9:06}ST. 9:OUZNo. 7585658731 P 2 <br /> MODULE <1 <br /> THE EMPLOYEE'S "RIGHT TO KNOW" <br /> In the past, workers were not always told about the hazardous <br /> materials they might come in contact with on the job. In many cases, con- <br /> tainer labels and warning sheets didn't give enough information about <br /> a 7 hazardous materials either.Today, new laws and regulations have been <br /> 1 made to help keep you safe and healthy on the job. In this module we will <br /> look at your rights under the new employee"Right to Know" law. <br /> rCuR'RIG <br /> ,HT KNOW" The new law was issued by the Federal Government and "OSHA" — <br /> r the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is called the Hazard <br /> r `a SAFETY Communication Regulation, and it effects <br /> every company that uses hazardous <br /> rROT:cT,oN <br /> �. materials at any time.The regu- <br /> lation states that as an �tGHS To <br /> employee: KNO�N� <br /> •You have a "Right to Know"what hazards you may face on the job. <br /> •You have a right to be taught about the hazardous materials you <br /> may be exposed to at work, and how to protect yourself against s. <br /> them. <br /> 6 <br /> •You cannot be tired or discrimin- <br /> i _ ated against because you ask for <br /> information and training on how <br /> "^ i — „- � to handle the hazardous materials <br /> - in your workplace. <br /> ;; 4 :_ _ •You have the right for your doctor <br /> or representative to receive <br /> - the same information. <br /> O <br /> COpyn&nt 1987 KLM AUtoMo ive Pu61i3hing IOC. <br />