One of the most frequently cited OSHA standards is the Hazard Communication Standard (Haz-Com) 29 CFR 1910.1200.  There are several items required of the employer in this standard.  Some of which are: written program, MSDS's, list of chemicals, training the employee on how to protect themselves. 

Many employers want to jump in with the written program and employee training.  What is wrong with that? 

1. The Job Hazard Analysis has not been performed.

2. The MSDS's have not been gathered and analyzed. 

3. The list of chemicals has not been complied.

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The problem with trying to train employees when the written documentation and written programs have not been fine tuned to your specific job site is, most of the training requirements are requiring the employer to "train to the program".  The goal is for the employee to understand that you, the employer, has a written program, what is found in the written program and where the employee can find further information about the written program. 

If you do not have a written program specific to your workplace, you are probably setting yourself up for OSHA citations.  In addition, if an employee is seriously injured or dies, you have probably set yourself up for criminal and civil liabilities.  Civil law cases are normally much more time consuming and expensive than simply complying with the intent of the hazard communication regulations.

The hazard communication standard is found in subpart Z of 29 CFR 1910.1200 for General Industry.  However, construction employers must also comply with the Haz-com standard.

Most companies claim that they do not have hazardous materials on their worksite.  Look around, do you have a can of WD-40?

When you work in an environment for awhile, you stop seeing hazards.  You have other things on your mind such how to get this print job out, how can we keep that machine running, Bob is out sick today - put Rick over there running that machine - he can figure it out.

As managers and owners, you are thinking under pressure to keep the customers happy, the sales department happy, dealing with pick-up and delivery, answering accounting questions, trying to stay within a budget, acting as a therapist to selected employees and countless other tasks that would fill a book.

That is why you have your job.  You know how to get things done.

You know when you need help.  That is when you call us. 

Yes, you love your business or love your job.   However, do you want large fines or possibly go to jail because you didn't realize how important the topics were?

The topics of Subpart Z are listed below.

Subpart Z -- Toxic and Hazardous Substances

1910.1000    Air contaminants.
1910.1001    Asbestos.
1910.1002    Coal tar pitch volatiles; interpretation of term.
1910.1003    13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.).
1910.1004    alpha-Naphthylamine.
1910.1005    [Reserved]
1910.1006    Methyl chloromethyl ether.
1910.1007    3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts).
1910.1008    bis-Chloromethyl ether.
1910.1009    beta-Naphthylamine.
1910.1010    Benzidine.
1910.1011    4-Aminodiphenyl.
1910.1012    Ethyleneimine.
1910.1013    beta-Propiolactone.
1910.1014    2-Acetylaminofluorene.
1910.1015    4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene.
1910.1016    N-Nitrosodimethylamine.
1910.1017    Vinyl chloride.
1910.1018    Inorganic arsenic.
1910.1020    Access to employee exposure and medical records.
1910.1025    Lead.
1910.1027    Cadmium.
1910.1028    Benzene.
1910.1029    Coke oven emissions.
1910.1030    Bloodborne pathogens.
1910.1043    Cotton dust.
1910.1044    1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane.
1910.1045    Acrylonitrile.
1910.1047    Ethylene oxide.
1910.1048    Formaldehyde.
1910.1050    Methylenedianiline.
1910.1051    1,3-Butadiene.
1910.1052    Methylene Chloride.
1910.1096    Ionizing radiation.
1910.1200    Hazard communication.
1910.1201    Retention of DOT markings, placards and labels.
1910.1450    Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.