- Department Heads and supervisors, in conjunction with the Workforce Learning Department, are responsible for the Hazmat Orientation and Training of their employees.
- Employees who work with hazardous substances, or who have a potential for routinely being exposed to hazardous substances, are trained regarding the following:
• Applicable standards and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and substances, and Hillcrest Hazmat Policies and procedures.
• The presence, identity and location of hazardous substances in their workplace.
• The physical and health hazards of the substances in their work areas.
• How to read and interpret an SDS and warning labels.
• Appropriate protective measures for the substances and materials used.
• The location and availability of this written Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan and Data Safety Sheets (SDS). - New employees in associated departments are trained before they work in an area where they may use or be exposed to hazardous substances.
- Retraining is done annually and whenever new substances are introduced into the workplace.
- All employee-training sessions are documented and the records submitted to and retained by the Workforce Learning Department.
- Employees performing non-routine tasks involving hazardous substances are trained prior to beginning their work assignments.
- The associated Department Head, supervisor or his/her representative informs outside contractors of hazardous substances stored, used or otherwise handled in their work areas. Likewise, before introducing any substances or beginning any work, outside contractors are required to notify associated Hillcrest managers, supervisors or Department Heads about hazardous substances they might bring onto Hillcrest property. Substances or materials deemed too hazardous or which are not properly managed by an outside contractor, will not be allowed onto Hillcrest property.
