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employee who performs the transfer during the work shift in which the transfer takes place. When hazardous materials are transferred from one labeled container to a secondary container, the secondary container must also be labeled with either: 1. an extra copy of the original manufacturer's label, or 2. a generic label containing the identity of the hazardous chemical IV. Material Safety Data Sheets Copies of MSDS's for all hazardous chemicals to which members of this company may be exposed are kept in binders at the following locations: MSDS Located at the This Location: Jeyvt ce ce— These locations are clearly marked with highly visible signs that state "MSDS's." MSDS's are available to all members for review during each work shift. If an MSDS is not available or new chemicals in use do not have an MSDS, the affected employee should immediately contact Safety Supervisor, who will obtain the missing MSDS. The MSDS is divided into nine (9)sections: Section 1: Includes manufacturer's name, address, and emergency telephone number, as well as the material's name, chemical formula or manufacturer's part number, and any trade names or synonyms that may be applied to it. Section 2: Includes hazardous ingredients, their percent of composition, notification of carcinogens, as well as the threshold limit value(TLV), of the chemical. Section 3: (Physical Data) Includes detailed information such as boiling point, specific gravity, volatility, evaporation rate, and other physical qualities to help identify the material by observing its appearance and odor. Section 4: Includes fire-fighting procedures, flash point, and flammable limits. Section 5: Includes information on health effects, which vary depending on the amount the worker has consumed or come in contact with.Also included is first aid and emergency information, as well as symptoms of over-exposure. Section 6: (Reactivity Data) Includes precautions to take in handling the material with regards to stability, conditions to avoid, incompatibility with other materials, decomposition, and polymerization. Section 7: Includes information regarding handling and clean up of spills and leaks. Section 8: Includes information on special protection, such as gloves, respirators, and eyewear, which should be used when handling the material. Section 9: Includes special precautions to take when handling and storing the material. V. Employee Training and Information HAZCOM Plan.doc—SECT17C.pdf 10/26/04 Page 5 of 7