COMPLIANCE INFO_FILE 1 2003-2007

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M 2.0 TRAINING Training on hazardous materials will be provided to employees at the following times; during new hire orientation, annual plant -wide training sessions, before non- routine tasks, and any time a teammate asks for additional training on hazardous materials in their work area. Also, the Safety Team Leader will conduct periodic training sessions in the department when hazardous materials are introduced or changed, a new team member is assigned to the department, or the process is changed The training will be documented to include signatures of those employees attending the training sessions. Training Agenda Employees must be trained prior to initial exposure to any hazardous chemical and whenever a new chemical or a new physical health hazard is introduced into the work environment. Refresher training will be conducted on an annual basis. The training requirements will depend on whether employees handle open or closed containers. The Supervisor will conduct this training. Employees who only handle closed containers of hazardous chemicals, but never use or handle open containers, the training must include: 1. The location and availability of the following: • the written Hazardous Chemical Safety Program • the MSDS binder or file • the list of hazardous chemicals at the location and were stored. 2. Information on how to read an MSDS. 3. An explanation of the HMIS label/warning system. 4. They are not authorized to handle any open/opened hazardous chemicals or their containers. Employee who handle open hazardous chemical containers, or use hazardous chemicals, the training must also include the location and availability of the following: 5. The written Hazardous Chemical Safety Program 6. The MSDS binder or file 7. The list of hazardous chemicals at the location 8. Information on how to read an MSDS and: • A discussion on applicable chemical hazard categories and their exposure issues (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity, corrosives, irritants etc.), and • Measures employees can take to protect themselves from hazards (i.e. work practices, PPE, etc.). • What routine operations present an exposure to hazardous chemicals (i.e. maintenance operations, battery maintenance and changing, janitorial operations, etc.). 9. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence and release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 10. An explanation of the HMIS label/warning system. 11. Spill containment and clean up procedures. Only trained personnel are allowed to clean up chemical spills using the provided material for small spills. All other employees must report the spills to their Supervisor for clean up. 'svawro,-®.. Hzl.. s e: h,. rYlit;2a= 10