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HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HOSPITAL - ANNUAL REFRESHER HAZARD COMMUNICATION HAZARDOUS CALIFORNIA ONLY: Employee Rights in California, Propositidn 65 Safe Chemical Storage In California, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 5194 (8 CCR 5194) contains additional notification requirements which are not in the federal standard . It's important to store chemicals safely. Follow any and all recommendations of the manufacturer. These are usually found on the chemical container, label, or safety data , • California requires that employees are informed of their right: sheet (SDS). ❑ To receive information about hazardous substances in their work environment. ❑ Fortheir physician bargaining agent CHEMICAL p y 9 9 9 Otherthings to remember. . . ❑ Against discharge or other discrimination due to the employee's exercise of these rights ❑ Don't store hazardous chemicals above eye level . STO RAGE ARE ❑ To receive updated information on a timely basis when a new or revised safety data sheet is received. ❑ Separate chemicals that could cause a hazardous KEEP OUT This must be within 30 days if the new information indicates significantly increased risks. reaction if they are mixed. For instance, acids and bases can be very reactive together, e a , California voters approved proposition 65 which requires the state to publish a list of chemicals that are ❑ Consider whether your chemicals need to be stored in a known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. That list is available on the California special cabinet, such as a flammables or a caustics AREA DE ALMACENAMIENTO EPA web site (http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65. htrni cabinet. ❑ Do not store chemicals in containers normally used for DE QUIMICOS Examples of listed chemicals in health care include formaldehyde, ethylene oxide and some chemotherapy other purposes—for instance a dish detergent or milk MANTENGASE AFUERA bottle. agents. Prop. 65 also requires that warnings appear on the label of listed products and that warning signs 13Chemical containers should not be stored on top of in the workplace be posted in conspicuous places where they're likely to be read and understood , each other or on the floor where they could accidentally be knocked over. For questions regarding Prop. 65, contact your facility's EH&S department. ❑ Chemicals should never be stored with food . (This description of Prop. 65 requirements la provided for informational purposes only.) 8 CCR 8184101 _ ECM,02.01 _ Q Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. - m Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. �0