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Location Specific Hazard CommAtions Program/Checklist • In order to ensure an understanding of and compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard,WESTON will utilize this checklist/document(or similar document) in conjunction with the WESTON Written Hazard Communications Program as a means of meeting site or location specific requirements. While responsibility for activities within this document reference the WESTON Safety Officer,it is the responsibility of all personnel to effect compliance. Responsibilities under various conditions can be found within the WF-SfON Written Hazard Communication Program. To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used by WESTON are known by all affected employees,the following hazardous information program has been established. All affected personnel will participate in the hazard communication program. This written program as well as WESTON's Corporate Hazard Communication Program will be available for review by any employee,employee representative, representative of OSHA, NIOSH or any affected employer/employee on a multi-employer site. Site or other location name/address: Site/Project/Location Manager. Site/Location Safety Offices List of chemicals complied,format:HASP:_Other._ Location of MSDS Files: Training Conducted by(name and date): Indicate format of training documentation:Field Log:_Other._ Client briefing conducted regarding hazard communication: If multi-employer site,indicate name of affected companies: Other employer(s) notified of chemicals,labelling and MSDS information: W=ON notified of other employer's or clients hazard communication program as necessary. List of Hazardous Chemicals A list of known hazardous chemicals used by WESTON personnel most be prepared and attached to this document or in a centrally identified location with the MSDS's. Further information on each chemical may be obtained by reviewing the appropriate MSDS's. The list will be arranged to enable cross reference with the MSDS file and the label on the container. The SO or location manager is responsible for ensuring the chemical listing remains up-to-date. Container Labeling The WESTON Safety Officer(SO)will verify that all containers received from the chemical manufacturer,importer or distributor for use on site will be clearly labeled. The SO is responsible for assuring labels are placed where required and for comparing MSDS's and other information with label information to ensure correctness. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) The SO is responsible for establishing and monitoring WESTON's MSDS program for the location. The SO will make sure procedures are developed to obtain the necessary MSDS's and will review incoming MSDS's for new or significant health and safety information. He/she will see that any new information is passed on to the affected employees. If an MSDS is not received at the time of initial shipment, the SO will call the manufacturer and have a MSDS delivered for that product in accordance with the requirements of WESTON's Written Hazard Communication Program. A log for,and copies of,MSDS's for all hazardous chemicals in use will be kept in the MSDS folder at a location known to all site workers. MSDS's will be readily available to all employees during each work shift If an MSDS is not available,immediately contact the WESTON SO or designated alternate. When revised MSDS'&am received the SO will immediately replace the old MSDS's. Employee Training and Information The SO is responsible for the WESTON site-specific personnel training program. The SO will ensure that all program elements specified below are supplied to all affected employees. At the time of initial assignment for employees to the work site or whenever a new hazard is introduced into the work area employees will attend a health and safety meeting or briefing that includes the information indicated below. Hazardous chemicals present at the worksite Corporate Health and Safety Page 35 of 36