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Safety Checklist For Working With Chemicals
SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR WORKING WITH CHEMICALS
Safety Questionnaire
1. Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?

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Yes  

No   

2. Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with safety datasheet, labelling and employee training

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Yes  

No   

3. 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)?

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Yes  

No   

4. Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?

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Yes  

No   

5. Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?

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Yes  

No   

6. Does training program for hazardous substances An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one?

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Yes  

No   

7. Does training program for hazardous substances MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances?

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Yes  

No   

8. Does training program for hazardous substances Explanation of ‘Right to Know?’

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Yes  

No   

9. 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?

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Yes  

No   

10. Does training program for hazardous substances The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, and specific protective measures to be used?

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Yes  

No   

11. Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDS’s?

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Yes  

No   

12. Are employees trained in ; How to recognize tasks that might result in occupational exposure?

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Yes  

No   

13. Are employees trained in ; How to use work practice and engineering controls and personal protective equipment and to know their limitations?

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Yes  

No   

14. Are employees trained in ; How to obtain information on the type, selection, proper use, location, removal handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment?

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Yes  

No   

15. Are employees trained in ; Who to contact and what to do in an emergency?

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Yes  

No