(A) Hazard Labeling Administrator: Each designated employee listed in this program will be responsible for hazard labeling within their respective department.
(B) The Hazard Labeling Administrator will ensure proper labeling of primary and secondary containers.
(C) Labeling.
(1) The employer will rely heavily on chemical suppliers to provide labeling on the products used in the facilities that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), or 1926.59(f). There are three basic requirements of this section:
(a) Identity of the chemical;
(b) Appropriate hazard warning—including target organs; and
(c) Name and address of the chemical manufacturer.
(2) Shipped and purchased containers. With the arrival of each chemical the MSDS designated employee will check all containers to ensure that all labels meet the requirements outlined in this program. The employer will not accept improperly labeled containers. If there is a problem with a container, the MSDS designated employee should be immediately notified. They will check the program chemical list to ensure that the proper MSDSs and labels have been received and updated for the product.
(3) Secondary container labeling.
(a) Secondary containers of chemicals should be marked in the following situations:
1. More than one employee uses the container; or
2. The container is used longer than one shift, or left in a work area.
(b) If one employee uses the chemical without exposing others and either returns the contents to the original container, or disposes of the rest of it, labeling of the secondary container is not necessary.
(c) The secondary label should contain the following information, which can be obtained from the original container, or the MSDS:
1. Identity of the chemical as specified on the MSDS;
2. Hazard warning - physical hazard or illness; and
3. Target organ of the body.
(d) The designated employee will provide secondary container labels and make sure that they are properly marked. The designated employee will also develop special methods of identification where needed.
(Ord. 51-2005, passed 11-8-05)