DLLR's Division of Labor and Industry

 

Chemical Information List - Employee Right-to-Know Checklist - Right-to-Know - Access to Information About Hazardous and Toxic Substances - Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)

 
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1.  Have you identified all of your employees who must be trained?    
2.  Have you determined which chemicals your employees may be exposed to under normal working conditions or foreseeable emergencies?    
3.  Does the training inform your employees of the requirements of the law, their rights, and your hazard communication methods?    
4.  Are employees aware of where the chemical information list and material safety data sheets are kept?    
5.  Have they received explanations of labels and warnings that are in use in their work areas?    
6.  Have you explained how to use a material safety data sheet to obtain information about a chemical?    
7.  Does the training cover all types of hazardous chemicals with which the employee may come into contact under normal usage and foreseeable emergency?    
8.  Are your workers familiar with the different types of chemicals such as solvents and corrosives, and with the major hazards associated with them?    
9.  Does the training discuss those operations where hazardous chemicals are present, and the hazards posed by the chemicals?    
10. Have you trained your employees about appropriate work practices?    
11. Are they familiar with control programs and personal protective equipment that are to be used to control exposure?    
12. Do your employees understand methods to detect the presence or release of chemicals in the workplace?    
13. Does your training program provide information about appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency?    
14. Have you developed a method of assessing effectiveness and keeping records to ensure that you have an effective training program?    
15. Have you developed a system to ensure that new employees are trained prior to initial assignment?    
16. Have you developed a system with purchasing or other staff to make sure that additional training is provided if a new hazard is introduced into the work area?    
17. Do you have a system to ensure that current (up-to-date) MSDS are available to employees?    
18. Do you have a system for informing employees if you become aware of new hazards relating to the chemicals in use?    
19. Do you have a system for informing employees of any changes in work practices, equipment, or processes that may subject them to increased exposure?    
 
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