Safety Checklist For Working With Chemicals

 

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR WORKING WITH CHEMICALS
Safety Questionnaire			Yes	No
	Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?
	Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with safety datasheet, labelling and employee training
	Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e., vats, bottles, storage tanks, etc.) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?
	Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?
	Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?
	Does training program for hazardous substances An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one?
	Does training program for hazardous substances MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances?
	Does training program for hazardous substances Explanation of "Right to Know?"
	Does training program for hazardous substances Identification of where an employee can see the employers written hazard communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their work areas?
	Does training program for hazardous substances The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, and specific protective measures to be used?
	Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDS’s?
	Are employees trained in : How to recognize tasks that might result in occupational exposure?
	Are employees trained in : How to use work practice and engineering controls and personal protective equipment and to know their limitations?
	Are employees trained in : How to obtain information on the type, selection, proper use, location, removal handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment?
	Are employees trained in : Who to contact and what to do in an emergency?