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IH/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
being released, etc.).
■ 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii)
The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise clas- sified, of the chemicals in the work area.
■ 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii)
Measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has imple- mented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemi- cals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and PPE to be used.
■ 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv)
The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer, and the safety data sheet, including the order of informa- tion and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.
These are OSHA’s major training regulations related to the ship- ping of hazardous materials:
■ 1910.38, Emergency action plans. It covers training of em- ployees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees. ■ 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks. It includes training re-
quirements for the use of forklifts in hazardous locations.
■ 1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency re- sponse. It lists requirements for different worker populations and
determining whether a hazmat release is covered by the standard. ■ 1910.134, Respiratory protection. Its training requirements cover respiratory hazards, type of respirators, respirator selection, fitting and maintenance, medical surveillance, and respirator train-
ing and administration.
■ 1910.145, Specifications for accident prevention signs and
tags. It includes training requirements for identifying signs and tags, hazard determination, and precautions to take for personal protection as indicated by signs.
■ 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers
■ 1910.165, Employee alarm systems. Its training require- ments cover how to explain to employees the preferred means of reporting emergencies.
■ 1910.1200, Hazard communication.
■ 1910.1201, Retention of DOT markings, placards, and labels.
Fred Elliott is a freelance author in Austin, Texas, who writes frequently about occupational safety and health topics.
REFERENCES
1. Working with Hazardous Materials, https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredin- dustrialtrucks/hazmat.html
2. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardoustoxicsubstances/index.html
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