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EMPLOYEE TRAINING Is the goal of Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Solid Waste Transfer, In., to provide hazard communication training during the first 90 days of employment and whenever a new chemical is introduced to a given work area. Training will be conducted by the program coordinator or another who has been properly trained. The training program will consist of. I. How the hazard communication program is implemented, how to read and interpret information on labels and MSDS and how employees can obtain and use available hazard information. 2. The hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3. Measures employees can take to protect themselves from the hazards. 4. Specific procedures put into effect by the company to provide protection, such as personal protective equipment. 5. Methods and observations, such as visual appearance or smell, workers can use to detect presence of a hazardous chemical they may be exposed to. RIGHT-TO KNOW TRAINING PROGRAM 1. Introduce the Right-To-Know coordinator and explain his role. 2. Review the company's written Hazcom Program and explain how to obtain and use the document. 3. Explain applicable safety and health requirements mandated by OSHA and State standards. 4. Identify locations where hazardous chemicals are stored,handled, dispensed or transported, and the location of each process and operation that uses them. 5. Explain how to recognize potential health and safety hazards and review monitoring techniques used to detect potential health hazards. 6. Explain how to read MSDS and related information (labels). 7. Explain safety precautions to be taken by the individual worker. 8. Explain in detail the labeling system used by the company. 9. Use audiovisuals to teach basic Hazcom information to the general plant population. 10. Warn about specific work activities that increase the likelihood of a loss. 17