Hazard Communication Program Compliance Checklist

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Program Written and Maintained

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Ensures a written Hazard Communication Program exists, is readily accessible, and is reviewed/updated periodically.

Date of Last Program Review/Update

Summary of Changes Made During Last Review/Update

Program Availability

Name of Person Responsible for Program Administration

Frequency of Program Review (e.g., annually, bi-annually)

Program Accessibility to Employees

Description of how the program is communicated to new employees

Chemical Inventory & SDS Management

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Covers the tracking of chemicals present on-site and the management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Total Number of Chemicals Present

Method for Maintaining Chemical Inventory (e.g., spreadsheet, software)

Copy of Current Chemical Inventory List

Date of Last Chemical Inventory Update

SDS Access Method(s)

Number of SDS Currently Available

Process for Ensuring SDS are Up-to-Date (e.g., subscription service, manual updates)

Date of Last SDS Review and Update

Is the SDS readily accessible to all employees during their work shifts?

Container Labeling

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Verifies proper labeling of all containers holding chemicals, both original and employee-transferred.

Are all containers of hazardous chemicals clearly labeled?

Do labels include the chemical identity?

Do labels include appropriate hazard warnings?

Are labels legible and in English (and other languages as needed)?

Describe any instances where labels are missing or incomplete:

Number of containers inspected for proper labeling:

For employee-transferred containers, are labels consistent with the SDS?

Employee Training

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Confirms employees receive adequate Hazard Communication training and refresher training as needed.

Which topics were covered in the Hazard Communication training?

Date of last Hazard Communication training for employee:

Number of hours spent in training:

Brief description of the hands-on component of the training (e.g., SDS review, label practice):

Training format?

Attach training records/attendance sheets:

Was refresher training provided?

Date of last refresher training:

Communication of Hazards

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Checks for effective methods of communicating hazards to employees, including SDS availability and container labeling.

Are SDS readily accessible to all employees (e.g., online, binder)?

How are employees notified of new chemicals or updated SDS?

Describe the method(s) used to ensure employees understand the information provided on container labels.

Which of the following methods are used to communicate hazard information?

Date of last SDS review and update (if applicable).

Contact person responsible for maintaining SDS and communicating hazards.

Agriculture-Specific Hazards

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Addresses unique hazards common to the agricultural sector (e.g., pesticides, fertilizers, anhydrous ammonia).

Are pesticides used on-site?

Are fertilizers used on-site?

Is anhydrous ammonia used or stored on-site?

Describe any unique agricultural chemical hazards present on-site (e.g., grain dust, silage fermentation gases).

Number of employees potentially exposed to pesticides annually.

Type of pesticide application method(s) used (select all that apply).

Date of last anhydrous ammonia leak prevention inspection.

Describe procedures for dealing with accidental releases or spills of agricultural chemicals.

Recordkeeping

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Ensures required records related to training, SDS inventory, and hazard assessments are maintained.

Date of Last Hazard Communication Program Review

Date of Last Employee Hazard Communication Training

Number of Employees Trained (last training)

Summary of Changes Made to the Hazard Communication Program (if any)

Copy of Training Sign-in Sheets (last training)

Copy of the Written Hazard Communication Program

Description of how SDSs are made available to employees (e.g., binder, electronic access)

SDS Management System Type

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