Welcome to the Hazardous Communication
Briefing
This program has been
developed to help protect you from inappropriate exposure of potentially
hazardous materials at the workplace. It is important that you
complete this program so that you will understand its contents as it
relates to your work at the company. If you have any questions
please feel free to talk with your supervisor, EHS/Safety Officer or
Training Manager.
Please
register now so that your record
of this briefing can be added to your training records at the company.
Thanks
Your Right To Know
There
was a time when employees had no legal means to force their employers to provide them with
information about the hazardous substances they used at work. They demanded a
"Right-to-Know," or the right to have access to such information.
All states have adopted the Federal OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 1926,
better known as the "Hazard Communications" or "Right-to-Know"
standards, to apply to the state government and its political subdivisions.
You Have A Right To Know
Employees have the right to know the properties and potential safety and health hazards of
substances to which they may be exposed. Such knowledge is essential to reducing the risk
of occupational illness and injury.
- To
help you reduce the risks involved in working with hazardous materials
- To
transmit vital information to employees about real and potential hazards of substances in
the work place
- To
reduce the incidence and cost of illness and injury resulting from hazardous substances
- To
promote public employer's need and right to know
- To
encourage a reduction in the volume and toxicity of hazardous substances
The Four Stages of the Amisco Hazcom
Program
Material
Safety Data Sheets
Labeling and Marking Systems
Employee Training Sessions
Written Right-to-Know Plan
Quiz
For Amisco clients,
the firm may be contacted to assist their organizations and departments
with their Hazard Communication and the required training.
Glossary of MSDS Terms
