IS - 1406 Standard for Hazard Communication	Operations Re-Release Date:  2-12-98
Procedure

1. Supervisor's Administrative Duties

Supervisor

1.1 Comply with CNM's Hazard Communication Standard.

1.2 Ensure that all direct-report personnel demonstrate technical competence in the use of hazardous substances (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200).

1.3 Complete a Supervisor's Self-Inspection Checklist.

1.4 Develop an appreciation and understanding of the hazardous properties of the chemicals used within the respective work areas (glossary).

1.5 Document the inventory of hazardous chemicals in the department (chemical inventory) and determine a standard location for this list. Commit to understanding the physical properties and/or health hazards of each chemical.

1.6 Maintain an MSDS checklist and ensure that MSDS's are available for each chemical in use.

1.7 Identify the department employee responsible for:

1. Obtaining and maintaining the MSDS files
2. Reviewing the MSDS's and informing the affected employees
3. Ensuring that all elements of the employee training program are carried out

1.8 Provide safe work practices, engineering controls, and handling procedures for specific chemicals, which includes how to safely perform hazardous non-routine tasks.

1.9 Identify emergency hazardous chemical situations before accidents occur. Provide employees with advance notice of whom they need to notify when risks occur, and how to protect themselves.

Note: It is imperative to provide information on the limitations of the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to utilization.

2. Employee's Responsibilities

Employee

2.1 Study and apply the information in CNM's Hazard Communication Standard if exposed to or using hazardous chemicals.

2.2 Enroll in CNM's hazardous chemical training before performing any hazardous operations or before handling any hazardous chemicals. This training also includes information on how to inspect personal protective equipment (PPE), when to wear CNM-issued PPE and the limitations associated with PPE.

2.3 Read all container labels before handling any hazardous chemical.

3. Contractor Standards

Supervisory Employee

3.1 Provide outside contractors with information on the hazardous chemicals in the areas were they are scheduled to work.

3.2 Instruct contractors in the precautions they may take to lessen the possibility of hazardous exposure by use of appropriate measures.

3.3 Obtain information from the contractor regarding hazardous chemicals supplied by the contractor.

3.4 Obtain a written statement from the contractor that states the contractor is in compliance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and that the contractor will comply with all of the appropriate published CNM Safety Policies and Standards.