- Have an HCS Plan
- Review and Updated it as Needed
- Designate an HCS Coordinator
- Prepare for OSHA Inspections (via Mock Inspections)
- Keep an Eye on GHS
- Identify All Hazardous Chemicals
- Properly Label Containers, Tanks, Pipes, etc.
- Know Reporting and Regulatory Obligations, e.g., Tier II, DHS, California Prop 65
- Monitor Chemical Quantities
- Substitute Safer Chemicals when Possible
- Maintain MSDS for all Chemicals
- Make MSDSs Available to Employees
- Must Have MSDSs in English
- Archive MSDSs for 30 Years from Discontinuation of Use as Part of Medical and Exposure Records Standard (1910.1020
- Train Employees on:
- What Chemicals are in Workplace
- Proper Use and Storage of Chemicals
- How to Find and Read MSDSs
- Use of PPEs
