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LEADER'S GUIDE

1508-LDG-E

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LABELS

Part of the SAFETY MEETING KIT Video Series

Quality Safety and Health Products, for Today...and Tomorrow

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THE SAFETY MEETING KIT VIDEO SERIES This education program is part of the Safety Meeting Kit Video Series. The programs in this series have been created to provide employees with good, basic information on everyday safety and health topics. This series includes programs on the following topics: - Accident Investigation - The ANSI MSDS - Back Safety - Compressed Gas Cylinders - Computer Workstation Safety - Conflict Resolution (Industrial and

Office versions) - Crane Safety (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Driving Safety - Dealing with Drug and Alcohol

Abuse (Employees and Managers/Supervisors versions)

- Electrical Safety - Eye Safety (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Ergonomics (Industrial and Office

versions) - Fall Protection - Fire Extinguishers - Fire Prevention (Healthcare,

Industrial and Office versions) - First Aid (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Hand and Power Tool Safety

(Industrial and Construction versions)

- Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety (Industrial and Construction)

- Hazardous Materials Labels - Hazardous Spill Cleanup - Heat Stress (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Ladder Safety (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Machine Guard Safety - Materials Handling Safety - Office Safety - Rigging Safety (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Safety Audits - Safety Housekeeping and

Accident Prevention - Safety Orientation - Safety Showers and Eye Washes - Sexual Harassment (Employees &

Managers/ Supervisors versions) - Sexual Harassment Investigations - Slips, Trips and Falls - Welding Safety (Industrial and

Construction versions) - Wellness and Fitness - Winter Safety - Workplace Harassment (Industrial

and Office versions) - Workplace Stress - Workplace Violence

Other products in the Safety Meeting Kit line include employee booklets and posters which have been designed specifically to be used with the programs. By combining these three products you have all of the materials you need to promote and conduct a complete safety meeting (for information on booklets and posters contact your local distributor).



WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER "This program has been created to assist companies that are endeavoring to educate their employees regarding good safety and health practices. The information contained in this program is the information available to the producers of the program at the time of its production. All information in this program should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by companies using the program to assure that it conforms to their situation and recommended procedures, as well as to any state, federal or other laws, standards and regulations governing their operations. There is no warranty, expressed or implied, that the information in this program is accurate or appropriate for any particular company's environment."

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

- Structure and organization - Background - Objectives - Reviewing the program

2 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION

- Structuring the presentation - Setting up the class and classroom

3 CONDUCTING THE SESSION

- The initial steps - Showing the program - Conducting the discussion - Concluding the presentation - Wrapping up the paperwork

4 OUTLINE OF MAJOR POINTS IN THE PROGRAM 5 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS

- Scheduling and Attendance Form - Quiz - Training Certificate - Employee Training Log



INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM Structure and Organization Information in this program is presented in a definite order, so that employees will see the relationships between the various topics and can retain the material as easily as possible. The sections in the program include: - OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. - Types of containers requiring labels. - Information required on labels. - Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous material classifications. - DOT label and placard requirements. - United Nations identification numbers. - The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS). - The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) labeling system. - Hazardous waste labeling. Background Hazardous materials are a part of many work situations. They can be found in many different types of facilities and on many job sites from manufacturing to retail and office environments. These hazardous materials are shipped to their destinations through many means, including ground, rail and air. It is essential for employees to know how to recognize, handle and control these potentially dangerous substances.



One important method for identifying hazardous materials is through the use of container labels. From bottles and drums to trucks and railcars, labels and placards provide information about the contents of a container, as well as what to do and who to call in case of an emergency. Because this information is so critical for the safe handling and transporting of these potentially dangerous substances, several organizations have developed labeling and placarding systems to communicate to employees about a container's contents. This program will help employees to understand the different characteristics of these labeling systems and the ways they each convey information. By recognizing the differences and similarities of these systems, employees will be better prepared to work safely around hazardous materials. Objectives To help employees understand hazardous materials labeling, this education and training program is designed to present basic information in this area. Upon completion of the program, employees should:

- Understand the labeling requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.

- Recognize the critical safety information that container labels can convey

to employees who handle and transport hazardous materials.

- Know the DOT's nine hazardous materials classifications.

- Understand the United Nations identification system.

- Recognize NFPA, HMIS and DOT labels, and know what information they provide.



Reviewing the Program As with any educational program, the presenter should go through the entire program at least once to become familiar with the content and make sure the program is consistent with company policy and directives. An Outline of Major Program Points in the program is included in this Leader's Guide to help with this task and for general reference. As part of this review process, you should determine how you, as the presenter, will conduct your session. The use of materials such as handouts, charts, etc., that may be available to you needs to be well thought out and integrated into the overall program presentation.



PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION Structuring the Presentation In conducting this education session, you should proceed with a friendly and helpful attitude. Remember that the trainees are looking to your experience and knowledge to help them relate to the situations shown in the program. It is important to let the trainees interact with you and each other during the training session. Stimulating conversation within the group is one of the best things you, as the presenter of the program, can do to help everyone get as much as possible from the session. Be alert for comments that could help in this area in future sessions and make note of them. As the presenter, you also should:

- Keep the session focused on the topic of hazardous materials labels.

- Relate discussions to your company's operations, procedures and

responsibilities.

- Prevent any one person or small group of employees in the session from doing all the talking.

- Get everyone involved. Ask questions of those who don't participate

voluntarily.

- Clarify comments by relating them to the key points in the program. Use the Outline of Major Program Points section in this guide, as well as the information included in the quiz, as the basis for answering any questions. If you don't know the answer, say so. Tragic results may occur should you provide incorrect or inaccurate information. Remember, this is a positive program on working with hazardous materials safely. Make sure your attitude and words reflect this and that the emphasis is always on providing the information needed by the attendees to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring.



Setting Up the Class and Classroom Remember, there are a number of things that must be done to set up the class as well as the classroom. These fall into several groups of activities, and include:

- Scheduling and Notification - Use the enclosed form to schedule employees into the

session. - Make sure that the session is scheduled so that it fits

into your attendees' work day. - Send out notification of the session well in advance, to

give people enough time to incorporate it into their schedule for that day.

- If possible, post a notification on bulletin boards in the affected employees' areas.

- The Classroom

- Schedule the room well in advance. - Make sure the room can accommodate the expected

number of attendees. - Check it again on the day of the program to make sure

there is no conflict. - Make sure the room can be darkened, and won't create

a glare on the television screen. - Locate the light controls and test them. - Make sure the power for the videotape or DVD player

you are using operates separately from the room light. - See if you can control the room temperature. - Know where the closest restrooms are located. - Assure that the room is free from distracting noises. - Make sure emergency exits are marked and known to

the attendees.

- Seating - Make sure everyone can see the screen from their seat. - Make sure everyone can hear the videotape/DVD and

you (when you speak). - Check to see that seating is such that writing can be

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- Make sure the seating arrangement allows eye contact between attendees, and between you and attendees.

- Equipment and Materials

- Make sure the videotape or DVD player, monitor, and all appropriate cables and extension cords are available.

- Make sure a stand or table is available and is of appropriate height for all attendees to easily see the monitor.

- If you plan on using a chart pad, blackboard, or other writing board, make sure it is available, easy to see, and you have the proper writing implements.

- Make sure you have 6" x 8" index cards or other materials to be used as name tents for attendees.

- Make sure you have made up a sufficient number of copies of the quiz, as well as any other handouts you are using.

- Final Check

- Make sure equipment is in the room prior to the scheduled session.

- Check equipment prior to the presentation to assure that it works.

- Make sure extension cords, etc. are taped down, if need be, to avoid tripping.

- If you are using the videotape version of the program, run the leader up to the point where the program begins.



CONDUCTING THE SESSION The Initial Steps In conducting the session remember the positive nature of this presentation. Everyone is attending in order to learn more about Hazardous Materials Labels. Initially, you need to:

- Introduce yourself as the session leader.

- State the title of the program, Hazardous Materials Labels, and the purpose of the session (to learn about how container labels can help to eliminate potential hazards and create a safer workplace).

- Inform the attendees when there will be breaks (if you plan them) the

location of exits and restrooms and if water, coffee, or other refreshments will be available.

- Make sure all of the attendees have signed in on your scheduling

and attendance sheet. Remember, it is very important to document peoples' attendance at the session.

Once this housekeeping is done, it is time to move to the meat of the session. First, the attendees need to be informed about the objectives of the session (this is where you can use a flip chart or board to list the objectives, which should be done prior to the class starting). This listing should be preceded with some introductory remarks. Your own words are always best, but the remarks should include information such as the following paragraphs:

"Today we are going to talk about hazardous materials labels, and how they can help us to work as safely as possible in environments that may expose us to potentially dangerous chemicals."

"There are some hazardous materials in our work environment, and while they are essential to getting our jobs done we also realize that they can present the possibility of injury. That is why we need to learn all that we



can about how to minimize the risks associated with handling and transporting these potentially dangerous substances."

"Keep in mind that when they are handled properly, these materials present few problems. However, we can't take shortcuts or get complacent when working with them. And we need to know what to do if a drum leaks or a container breaks. Knowing how to read container labels and placards can help us with all of this."

"The program we are going to watch provides a lot of good information about what hazardous materials labels can tell us. To make this the most productive session possible, we need to look at what we want to accomplish here today" (verbally reference the Objectives list from the first section of this guide, or point to the blackboard or chart where you have written them down).

Once the objectives have been provided, you are ready to show the program. However, you do need to let the attendees know that they will be taking a quiz at the end of the session (if you are using it). It needs to be emphasized that they are not being graded, but that the quiz is being used to see if the session is effectively transmitting information to them in a way they will remember. Showing the Program At this point, you need to introduce the title of the program once again, Hazardous Materials Labels, darken the lights if necessary, and begin the showing of the program. If you are using the DVD version of the course you have several options as to how you can move through the program and what employees see. The DVD menu has two selection bars:

- Play. - Contact Us.



To just play the program from beginning to end, select Play. If you would like information on other programs and products that are available from Training Network you can select Contact Us for information about how to contact us. Conducting the Discussion After the program has been shown, it is time for the group discussion on the information contained in the session. Care must be taken to make sure that the discussion is kept to the general topic of creating a safer workplace. There are several ways to conduct this discussion. These include:

- Calling for questions from the attendees and using these questions as the basis for the discussion.

- Leading the discussion through the points covered in the program,

using statements such as: - "One of the segments of the program discussed

hazardous materials classes. Who can tell us which of these classes of materials are present in our facility?"

- "We saw an interesting sequence about placarding. Who can explain what some of the colors on DOT placards indicate?"

You should use the discussion format that you are most comfortable with. The Outline of Major Program Points section in this guide, and the questions and answers in the master copies of the quiz can also be very useful as a basis for discussion. Remember, you have allocated a limited amount of time in which this discussion can take place. It is important to blend the attendees' questions and interests with the objective of trying to touch on each major area that is discussed within the program. By touching on each area, the attendees are much more likely to retain the information presented in the session.



Concluding the Presentation Once discussion has concluded, whether naturally or you have had to bring the discussion to a close in order to complete the session within the time allowed, it is time to give the quiz (if you are using it). Again, remind the attendees that the quiz is only meant to help determine how effective the presentation of the information is, and that they will not be graded on it. Let them know that they have approximately five minutes to complete the quiz. At the end of the five minute period, remind the attendees to date and sign their quizzes, and then collect them. The attendees should be thanked for attending the session and reminded of any other sessions in the educational program that they may be attending. They can then be dismissed to return to their normal activities. *(An alternative to this approach is to give the quiz immediately after showing the program, then use a review of the quiz as a basis for your group discussion.) Wrapping Up the Paperwork Before much time has passed, and the subject matter is fresh in your mind, several areas of paperwork must be completed. First, check to make sure that all attendees signed the scheduling and attendance form. Next, make sure that you have a quiz from every attendee, dated and signed. Also, depending upon what you have decided to do, a copy of the attendance sheet and the quiz for each attendee should be either filed in your files, or turned over to the attendee's department manager (or the personnel office) so that this paperwork can be included in their personnel file. The attendees' training logs should also be updated, and each attendee should be given a filled out and signed training certificate, signifying that they have successfully completed the course. Remember, it is always a good idea to document information about an employee's attendance at these sessions, as well as the fact that the employee has come away from the session with an increased knowledge of how to read and understand hazardous materials labels.



OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS The following outline summarizes the major points of information presented in the program. The outline can be used to review the program before conducting a classroom session, as well as in preparing to lead a class discussion about the program.

- There are a number of things that can make a chemical hazardous, including:

- Their ability to destroy things, by burning them or blowing them up.

- Their potential for disrupting the normal functions of the human body, causing healthy cells to turn cancerous, or toxins to build up in the blood.

- A hazardous material can produce results as subtle as a wound that

won't heal... or as obvious as an exploding building. - No matter what its effects, in order to handle any

hazardous chemical properly, you must know its characteristics.

- Only then can you work with it safely.

- One of the best ways to provide people with information about hazardous materials is through a container label.

- In fact, labeling containers is so important that OSHA, the Department of Transportation and the EPA have all established labeling requirements for the materials that they regulate.

- The DOT and the EPA have even developed their own labeling systems.

- As you would suspect, the Department of Transportation's labeling

system is used with materials that are transported. The labels address issues such as:

- Preventing shocks. - Keeping incompatible materials away from each other.



- To keep workers safe in all types of situations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has incorporated two types of labeling requirements in the Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200).

- First, OSHA requires the manufacturers, importers and distributors of hazardous chemicals to label all containers of these substances that leave their facilities.

- These labels must include:

- The name of the hazardous chemical. - Appropriate hazard warnings. - The name, address and telephone number of the

manufacturer, importer or distributor.

- But OSHA doesn't stop there. - They also require companies that use HAZMATS to

attach warning labels to any other containers, such as mixing vats or secondary containers, that hazardous substances are transferred into.

- The focus of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on

hazardous waste. - Any containers of hazardous materials that are being

disposed of must have labels that identify each of the materials in the containers, no matter how thoroughly they are blended with the rest of the waste.

- EPA waste labels must also include the originating company's name, address and telephone number.

- While the labeling requirements of the various government agencies

have some significant differences, they have some things in common, as well.

- First, labels must be firmly attached to their containers.



- But what qualifies as a container? All federal, state and industry groups define the term container broadly. It includes:

- Drums. - Barrels. - Boxes. - Bottles. - Cylinders. - Process vats. - Tanks.

- Second, hazardous materials labels must be displayed prominently,

so that they are easily noticed by anyone working with the container.

- Third, the information on all labels must be legible. This is especially important when:

- The information is handwritten. - The container is in an environment where the label

could be smeared or otherwise damaged.

- Because hazard information can be shown in a number of ways, several different types of labels have been developed.

- The four labeling systems that are used most often with hazardous

substances are: - Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard class

labels. - Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

labels. - National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) labels. - EPA hazardous waste labels.

- Department of Transportation (DOT) labels are used with materials

that are transported. - You will see DOT labels on all sorts of containers, as

well as the sides of trucks, trains and other vehicles that are used to carry HAZMATS from one place to another.



- To ensure their visibility, DOT labels have strict design requirements. - For example, labels on containers must never be

smaller than 3.9 inches (100mm) on each side. - This allows workers to identify the labels from ten to

fifteen feet away.

- Vehicle placards must be significantly larger than container labels, since the placards are most often viewed while they are in motion and from a distance.

- Placards must measure at least 10.75 inches (273 mm) on a side.

- No matter what their size, all DOT labels display symbols at the tops

of their diamonds. - These icons designate the various hazard classes.

- For quick identification, the DOT has grouped hazardous materials

into nine classes, each representing a specific type of hazard. - The hazards are identified by a number, from 1 to 9,

that can be found at the bottom of each DOT label.

- Class 1 is made up of explosives.

- Class 2 consists of all gases: - Flammable. - Non-flammable. - Toxic. - Inert.

- Class 3 is comprised of flammable liquids.

- Specifically, those with flash points below 141ΕF (60ΕC).

- The flash point of any substance is the lowest temperature at which it can readily catch fire.

- The lower its flash point, the more flammable a material is.

- Class 4 is made up of flammable solids.



- Class 5 covers oxidizers and organic peroxides.

- Class 6 includes all poisonous substances.

- Class 7 encompasses all radioactive materials.

- Class 8 contains corrosives.

- Class 9, includes miscellaneous hazardous materials. - These are substances that don't clearly fit into one of

the other eight categories.

- In addition to their symbol and number systems, DOT labels also share a color-coding scheme.

- If a label is too far away to be read, color-coding allows emergency responders to determine which DOT hazard class the material belongs to.

- The DOT color codes include:

- Red means flammables and combustibles, both solids and liquids.

- Orange stands for explosives. - Yellow indicates oxidizers and oxygen. - Yellow, black and white on the same label designate

radioactive materials. - A half-black, half-white diamond identifies corrosives. - White signifies toxins, poisons and infectious

substances. - Blue denotes water-reactive chemicals. - Green indicates non-flammable substances.

- When this color-coding is used in conjunction with chemical ID

numbers and the DOT's officially recognized group of symbols, the result is an easy-to-use, comprehensive labeling system that can identify any sort of substance.



- The DOT system that we've just looked at is used primarily in North America.

- Some DOT labels do have one feature that is recognized world-wide, however: United Nations (UN) identification numbers.

- These chemical ID numbers that appear on some DOT labels are part of an international identification system developed by the United Nations.

- Under this scheme, each type of substance is assigned a unique four-digit number.

- In a hazardous materials incident, UN numbers can be a crucial

source of information for responders, and help HAZMAT crews to bring events quickly under control.

- In fact, the yellow section of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook is arranged according to UN number.

- DOT labels and UN numbers can work together to allow quick identification of HAZMATs.

- The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) also uses

combinations of colors and numbers to provide information about chemical hazards, but in a different way.

- While DOT labels deal with transportation issues, HMIS labels

address OSHA's labeling requirements for the end users of hazardous chemicals. The HMIS system groups hazards into three color-coded categories:

- Blue for health. - Red for flammability. - Yellow for reactivity.

- Numbers are used within each category to indicate the degree of

hazard. Examples in the health category include: - 4: Deadly. - 3: Extreme Danger. - 2: Dangerous. - 1: Slight Hazard. - 0: No Hazard.



- Examples in the flammability category include: - 4: Materials that have flash points below 731F and

boiling points below 1001F. - 3: Substances with flash points below 1001F. - 2: Chemicals with flash points below 2001F. - 1: Materials with flash points above 2001F. - 0: Substances that will not burn.

- Examples in the reactivity category include:

- 4: Substances that are capable of exploding at normal temperatures and pressures.

- 3: Materials that can be detonated by a strong initiating source, such as heat, shock or water.

- 2: Substances that are capable of violent chemical changes at normal or elevated temperatures and pressures.

- 1: Chemicals that may become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures, or when mixed with water.

- 0: Substances which will not detonate under any conditions.

- Here's how this system works. An HMIS label for gasoline would

have: - A 1 in the blue space, since gasoline is only a slight

health hazard. - A 3 in the red space, because it can ignite at below

100ΕF. - A 0 in the yellow space, since it won't detonate.

- In addition to this numbering system, the personal protective

equipment (PPE) that should be worn when handling the substance is indicated at the bottom of every HMIS label.

- It is identified by the capital letters A-K.



- By consulting charts and wallet cards showing what each letter stands for, it's easy for workers to see what level of protection is needed.

- For example, the capital letter C shows that workers should wear safety glasses, gloves and a synthetic apron.

- If the personal protection column is marked by an X, special handling is required.

- You can get additional information from the material’s MSDS, or your supervisor.

- Some variations of the HMIS system use pictograms instead of

letters to indicate what PPE should be worn.

- HMIS labels may display target organ information as well. B This indicates that specific organs can be affected by

the substance. - You also need to watch for an asterisk in the health hazard section

of an HMIS label. - This indicates that the substance is a chronic health

hazard, and that repeated exposure to it might cause health problems.

- If you encounter labels that contain any of these special warnings,

consult the material's MSDS or ask your supervisor for instructions.

- The next type of label we will look at, from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), is also divided into colored sections.

- NFPA labels are similar to HMIS labels in that they can be found wherever chemicals are used or stored.

- Where they differ is that their focus is on information that is important when a chemical is involved in a fire, such as whether it reacts with water.

- NFPA labels are diamond-shaped and use four color-coded sections

to convey hazard information. - The colors are red, yellow, blue and white, each

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- Like the HMIS system, NFPA labels use the numbers zero through four to indicate the severity of the hazards in each color category.

- On this scale, zero is nonhazardous, while four is extremely hazardous.

- The colored sections provide information about specific types of

hazards. - The red zone at the top of the label shows the material's

degree of flammability, a special interest for a fire-control agency such as the NFPA.

- On the right, the yellow section indicates the stability of the substance.

- The blue quadrant, on the left, tells you how likely the substance is to cause health problems.

- At the bottom of the label, the white area uses icons to indicate if the substance is a special hazard such as a radioactive, water-reactive or oxidizing material.

- Three of the most frequently seen special-hazard icons represent:

- Radioactive materials, indicated by the international symbol for radioactivity.

- Water-reactive materials, identified by the capital letter W with a line drawn through it.

- Oxidizers, designated by the capital letters OX.

- Water-reactive chemicals and oxidizers present particular fire-control issues.

- By including information about these substances on their labels, the NFPA makes workers and firefighters aware that these materials pose special fire hazards... so that they can be approached and handled appropriately.

- The three labeling systems that we've examined so far were

designed for a wide range of substances. But the next system that we’ll look at only deals with discarded materials: hazardous waste.



- Under federal law, EPA-approved hazardous waste labels must be attached to all containers of discarded chemicals that are harmful to human health or the environment.

- The labels must identify the contents of the waste containers.

- They must also include the originating company's name, address and phone number.

- An EPA waste identification number must be provided for each

discarded substance. - These are assigned by the EPA based on a description

of the materials in the container. - This identifier must then be displayed on the hazardous

waste label, along with the waste's DOT proper shipping name, and, if it has one, its UN number.

- To prevent confusion, all other labels must be removed from the

container before a hazardous waste label is attached.

- Some states use their own hazardous waste labels instead of the federal labels.

- You may need to check with your state's Department of Environmental Resources to determine which label to use.

- In addition to the waste label, a workplace accumulation label must

be attached to a container if it holds a mixture of two or more discarded chemicals.

- These accumulation labels identify the individual materials that make up the waste.

- If a leaking container must be placed into an overpack drum, a

hazardous waste label must also be placed on that drum. - Most importantly, never put a hazardous waste label on any

container that does not hold waste.



- If you find a chemical container that is unlabeled, you must treat it as if it contains hazardous materials until it is proven otherwise.

- This means that everyone should stay away from the container and your supervisor or safety manager should be informed immediately.

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- Always look for warning labels on any containers you encounter.

- Read all labels carefully, and pay attention to the information they contain.

- When a label recommends wearing personal protective equipment,

do it!

- If you are not sure what a label means, ask your supervisor.

- If you are responsible for labeling containers, make sure that it's done correctly.

- We all love a mystery but not when it can hurt us. And an

unidentified HAZMAT could do just that!

- By paying attention to container labels, you can help to take the mystery out of hazardous substances and make your company a safer place to work!



ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS In order to assist you in complying with as many facets of your training requirements as possible, we have provided a number of specific materials that can be used with this program. Some of these materials have been furnished in master form. This will enable you to make as many copies of these forms as you need. If you have colored paper available to you, it is often useful to put each form on a different color. This enables you to easily differentiate between the materials. The materials enclosed with this guide include: Scheduling and Attendance Form This form is provided so you can easily schedule your attendees into each session of the program. It is important that you have each attendee sign-in on the appropriate form, documenting their attendance at the session. Typically, a copy of this form is filed in the employee's personnel file. Quiz The quiz is normally given after viewing the program. However, if you want an indication of the increase in the attendees' knowledge of Hazardous Materials Labels, you can give the quiz both before and after the program is shown. You can also use the quiz as the basis for class discussion. If you have decided to give the quiz both before and after the attendees view the program, it is often interesting to have the attendees compare their before and after answers as part of the session. The quiz is usually filed in the employee's personnel file.



Training Certificate This form allows you to give each employee their own certificate of completion showing that they have attended the course and taken the quiz. Space is provided to insert the employee's name, the course instructor and the date of completion. Employee Training Log This log helps you to keep track of when each employee has taken the course, as well as associated courses/training. Space is provided to list pertinent data about the employee, as well as information such as the date the course was taken, and the instructor conducting the course. A copy of this form should be kept in each employee's training or personnel file.



QUIZ


Name: Date: 1. True or False... OSHA requires that HAZMAT labeling display the name and address of

the chemical's manufacturer? True False

2. True or False... The flash point of any substance is the highest temperature at which it

can readily catch fire? True False

3. True or False... The Department of Transportation has divided hazardous materials into

ten classes? True False

4. DOT labels can be found on which of the following types of containers?

Boxes. Barrels. Cylinders. All of the above.

5. True or False... The personal protective equipment that should be worn when handling a

substance is indicated at the top of every HMIS label. True False

6. True or False... NFPA labels use five colors, to indicate five different types of hazards?

True False

7. True or False... If a container is unlabeled, you should treat it as if it contains hazardous

materials until it is proven otherwise? True False





QUIZ


PRESENTER'S COPY WITH ANSWERS 1. True or False... OSHA requires that HAZMAT labeling display the name and address of

the chemical's manufacturer? X True False

2. True or False... The flash point of any substance is the highest temperature at which it

can readily catch fire? True X False

3. True or False... The Department of Transportation has divided hazardous materials into

ten classes? True X False

4. DOT labels can be found on which of the following types of containers?

Boxes. Barrels. Cylinders. X All of the above.

5. True or False... The personal protective equipment that should be worn when handling a

substance is indicated at the top of every HMIS label. True X False

6. True or False... NFPA labels use five colors, to indicate five different types of hazards?

True X False

7. True or False... If a container is unlabeled, you should treat it as if it contains hazardous

materials until it is proven otherwise? X True False



EMPLOYEE TRAINING LOG

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LABELS Employee: Employee #: Social Security #: Department: Date of Next Required Training:

DATE

TYPE OF TRAINING

OR COURSE DESCRIPTION LOCATION OF COURSE MATERIALS

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS/DEPARTMENT

CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING AND TESTING

(Instructor's Signature)



TRAINING CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that _____________________________________ has

completed the course Hazardous Materials Labels and has been tested on

the contents of the course, as required. This training, as well as the

associated testing was conducted by ___________________________ and

was completed on _________.

_____________________________ ____________

(course instructor)

(date)

(employee name)

(date)

(course instructor)

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