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3. Labels and additional forms of warning: <br />All workers are responsible for assuring the materials they are working with are properly <br />labeled. All containers must have either the original manufacturer’s label, or a label which includes <br />the following: <br />Product identity (trade, product, or chemical name) in English. Do not use chemical symbols or <br />abbreviations. <br />Appropriate hazard warnings (health and physical hazards) <br />Name of the person affixing the label and the date. <br />Whenever possible, leave materials in their original manufacturer’s container. <br />If applicable, safety coordinator will arrange for labels, signs, and other warnings to be printed in other <br />languages. <br />4. Employee information and training <br />The supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI) must provide employees, including temporary employees <br />and visitors with information and training regarding hazardous substances in their work area upon; 1) <br />Initial assignment or reassignment, and 2) Whenever a new hazardous substance is introduced into <br />the work area. <br />This training session will provide information on the following: <br />The requirements of the hazard communication program including the employees’ rights under the <br />regulations. <br />The location and availability of the written hazard communication program. <br />Any operation in their work area, including non-routine tasks, where hazardous substances are <br />present and exposures are likely to occur. <br />Methods and observation techniques used to determine the presence or release of hazardous <br />substances in the work area. <br />Protective practices the department has taken to minimize or prevent exposure to these <br />substances. <br />How to read labels and review SDSs to obtain hazard information. <br />Physical and health effects of the hazardous substances. <br />Symptoms of overexposure. <br />Employee use of proper engineering controls, work practices, and/or use of personal protective <br />equipment to reduce risk of exposure. <br />Emergency and first-aid procedures to follow if employees are exposed to hazardous substances. <br />The location and explanation of warning signs or placards indicating a chemical known to cause <br />cancer or reproductive toxicity is used in the workplace. <br />Employees will receive additional training when a new hazard is introduced into the workplace or a <br />non-routine job task is planned. <br />5. Informing contractors <br />The Supervisor or PI is responsible for ensuring outside contractors/contract workers (manufacturer’s <br />representatives, trades, and other contractor employees) are informed of any chemical hazards, <br />ensuring outside contractors work safely in our department and protecting our employees from <br />chemicals used by outside contractors.