(A) The passage of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard gives the city the responsibility to establish a written, comprehensive program which includes provisions for container labeling, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. The written program must contain a list of the hazardous chemical(s) in each work area, the means used to inform employees of hazards of non-routine tasks, the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work area, and methods used to inform contractors in the facilities of chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. This written Hazard Communication Program outlines the plan to establish the objectives of the standard. Each objective will be defined and discussed in this subchapter and are specifically discussed in §§ 33.274 through 33.280. Additionally, this written program shall be reviewed during employee training. This written plan will be reviewed every year for accuracy and completeness. The written plan and its elements will be updated in the following situations:
(1) New chemicals are introduced into the workplace;
(2) When new processes involving chemicals are introduced;
(3) When program job duties are changed;
(4) When locations mentioned in the program are changed; or
(5) When any other elements are changed.
(B) A record of the last change which includes the date and change will be recorded, and kept with this program by the Director of Administrative Services.
(Ord. 51-2005, passed 11-8-05)