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Physical and health risks of the he&chemicals - • The signs and symptoms of overexposure Procedures to follow if employees are overexposed to hazardous chemicals Location of the MSDS file and written hazard communication program How to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the employees work area How to read labels and review MSDS's to obtain hazard information • Steps WESTON has taken to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals How to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals through use of controls procedures,work practices and personal protective equipment Hazardous,non-routine tasks to be performed(if any) Chemicals within unlabeled piping(if any) Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks When employees are required to perform hazardous non-routine tasks the affected employee(s)will be given information by the SO about the hazardous chemicals he or she may utilize during such activity. This information will include specific chemical hazards,protective and safety measures the employee can use and steps WESTON is using to reduce the hazards. These steps include,but are not limited to,ventilation,respirators,presence of another employee and emergency procedures. Chemicals in Unlabeled Pipes Work activities may be performed by employees in areas where chemicals are transferred through unlabeled pipes. Prior to starting work in these areas,the employee shall contact the SO at which time information as to; the chemical(s)in the pipes,potential hazards of the chemicals or the process involved,and safety precautions which should be taken will be determined and presented. Multi-Employer Worksites It is the responsibility of the SO to provide other employers with information about hazardous chemicals imported by WESTON to which their employees may be exposed, along with suggested safety precautions. It is also the responsibility of SO and the site manager to obtain information about hazardous chemicals used by other employers to which WESTON employees may be exposed. WESTON's chemical listing will be made available to other employers as requested. MSDS's will be available for viewing as necessary. The location, format and/or procedures for accessing MSDS information must be relayed to affected employees. Corporate Health and Safety Page 36 of 36