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C. Training Management should be aware of the required Haz Com training schedule. By law, Haz Com training must be completed: 1. Within 7 days of hire (new employees). 2. Annually, for all employees exposed to chemicals. 3. When chemicals or exposures to chemicals change. Typically, training can be accomplished without the necessity of formal training aids. You can satisfy the Haz Com requirement by covering the following points: 1. Place labelled containers of all chemicals on a table in front of the trainees. You need all the chemicals that the employees will use, or be exposed to. Training is not required for chemicals the employees do not use or are not exposed to 2. Explain the purpose of the Haz Com training, i.e. "to make employees aware of the hazards associated with the chemicals they use." 3. Read the chemical labels to the trainees. If you do not speak Spanish and the group does not understand English, use an interpreter. Make sure you explain the purpose of each chemical and how to use it. Explain whether or not the chemical is to be diluted and what the dilution ratio is for each chemical. 4. Briefly review the sections of the MSDS's for each of the displayed chemicals. Explain that the MSDS is a more detailed label regarding safety considerations of • each product. 5. Tell the group where the Haz Com Program and MSDS's will be kept at the account. NOTE: A copy of the CSI Haz Com Program and the MSDS must be kept at each account. 6. Discuss appropriate personal protective equipment such as eye /face protection, gloves, etc. The required PPE is indicated on the MSDS and container labels. 7. Explain the unlabelled, mislabelled, or inadequately labelled products will not be allowed and must be returned to the supervisor. 8. Read the "Chemical Safety Handling Rules" and give each trainee a copy 9. Have all employees sign off on the training and return sign off sheets to the Office. D. Personal Protective Equipment 1. It is the responsibility of the Supervisor to ensure that the proper protective equipment is provided to each employee. 2. It is the responsibility of each Supervisor to instruct employees in the proper use of such equipment, as well as, to enforce the use of the same. When replacement is required, the Supervisor will ensure that it is provided to the employee. • 3. All questions concerning the type of personal protective equipment required or its use should be directed to CSI Office. 14