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� I <br /> .1 <br /> The law <br /> means that you have a <br /> "Right to Know" about <br /> EE chemical hazards in the <br /> workplace <br /> Your organization tries hard to <br /> protect you against the dangers of hazardous But remember, hazard communication can protect only if <br /> chemicals. Safety training, engineering controls, medical exams, and YOU: <br /> recordkeeping are just a few of the things being done to keep you safe. O <br /> • Read labels and Material Ato <br /> 0. <br /> The government has taken a big step to help you, too. Safety Data Sheets. s"•: <br /> • Know where to find <br /> The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued information about your <br /> a rule, the Hazard Communication Standard, that will help your chemicals. <br /> employer keep you safe and healthy. It says you have a"RIGHT TO I • Follow warnings and <br /> KNOW"what hazards you face on the job and how to protect yourselfpANR instructions. <br /> against them.That's your RIGHT TO KNOW! • Use the correct protective <br /> Chemicals are part clothing and equipment <br /> Of our lives when handling hazardous <br /> substances. <br /> Modern life would be impossible without0 Learn emergency procedures. <br /> chemicals. Plastics, drugs, and miracle 0 Practice sensible, safe work <br /> fibers are just a few of the things that use , habits. <br /> chemicals in their manufacture. ButPX <br /> ®� <br /> chemicals have to be treated with <br /> respect, too. Many can cause injury or <br /> illness if not handled with respect. <br /> This publication is not designed to be a substitute for the Hazard Communication <br /> Standard issued by OSHA.Consult the Standard for more detailed information. <br /> 2010 Edition ©1986—All rights reserved. 200-031 <br /> Business&Legal Reports Inc.,Old Saybrook,CT 06475 800-727-5257 www.bircom <br /> 15 <br />