Hazard Communication program

Hazard Communication Program

A.

Policy

JTS is committed to the prevention of exposures that result in injury

and/or illness; and to comply with all applicable state health and
safety rules. To make sure that all affected employees know about
information concerning the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used
by JTS the following hazardous information program has been
established.
This written program will be available in JTS for review by any
interested employee.
B.

Container Labeling

Primary Containers
Designated supervisory employees will verify that all containers
of hazardous chemicals received for use (Primary Containers) are
clearly

labeled

as

to

the

identity

of

the

contents

and

the

manufacturers name and address with the appropriate hazard

warning included thereon.
contents

shall

mean

For purposes hereof, identity of the

the chemical or common name which is

indicated on the MSDS for the chemical.

Secondary Containers

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In Secondary Containers (i.e. small bottles), identity chemical &
appropriate hazard warning information, shall be given as following
example

Designated supervisory employees will post signs or other written

materials containing information on hazards, PPE selection and First Aid
measures. All employees and independent contractors shall have the
opportunity to review these written materials at any time during
their work shifts by contacting their immediate supervisor.
The Safety Incharge will review the labeling procedure from time to
time and update labels whenever the Safety Incharge determines that
it is necessary to do so.
It is the policy of JTS that no container will be released for use until
the above procedures are followed.

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C.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

JTS has designated that the employee who purchases chemicals will
obtain the necessary MSDSs for all existing hazardous chemicals used
or shipped by employees or contractors. This designated employee will
review incoming MSDSs for new or significant health and safety
information. Designated supervisory employees will thereafter ensure
that all affected employees and independent contractors are informed of
any new information prior to their exposure to the chemical.
Employees will contact the designated employee who purchases chemicals
if an MSDS has not been supplied with an initial shipment. The Safety
Incharge will be contacted if the designated purchasing employee is not
known. The chemical purchaser or its designee will contact the chemical
manufacturer or vendor if additional research is necessary with respect to
an MSDS.
Supervisory employees must clear all new hazardous chemicals that are
used by employees and contractors, with the Safety Incharge.

The

designated employee, who purchases the chemical, or its designee, will

update the list of hazardous chemicals when JTS purchases new chemicals
for use.
If we have chemicals on site and we are unable to contact a distributor,
we

access

the

MSDS

information

online

(www.msds.com

or

www.msdssearch.com).

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All of JTS employees and independent contractors shall have the
opportunity to review a copy of the master list of MSDSs at any time
during their work shifts by contacting their immediate supervisor.
Designated supervisory employees at the Facility shall be responsible for
ensuring that such master list is available at all times.
Employees and independent contractors are required to notify their
immediate supervisor if they discover that an MSDS is not available.
Designated supervisory employees will ensure that MSDSs for hazardous
chemicals utilized at each work site are maintained in close proximity to
each work area.

D.

Employee Information and Training

JTS is responsible for the employee training program. Employees who

are exposed to chemicals will be trained by EHS approved third party
trainers; in addition in house training.
JTS will make sure that before starting work, each new employee of JTS
will attend a health and safety induction that includes information in
addition to other topics (General Safety Awareness, Height Work, and
Confined Space Entry).
Following areas shall be covered related to Chemical hazards.

An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard

Communication program.
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Hazardous chemicals present at his or her work places.

Physical and health risks of the hazardous chemical.

The symptoms of overexposure.

How to determine the presence or release of hazardous

chemicals in his or her work area.

How to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals

through use of control procedures, work practices, and personal
protective equipment.

Steps the employer has taken to reduce or prevent exposure to

hazardous chemicals.

Procedures to follow if employees are overexposed to hazardous

chemicals.

How to read labels and review MSDSs to obtain hazard

information.

Location of the MSDS file and written hazard communication

program.

Before introducing a new chemical hazard into the workplace, each

employee in that section will be given information and training as
outlined above for the new chemical.

New Task Instruction

The Safety Incharge or its designee will ensure that all personnel
performing a critical task for the first time receive instruction in this task
by a competent person prior to performing the task. This should include

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specific instruction in the use and care of relevant safety equipment and
any personal protective equipment that may be specific to the task at
hand. New employees and full- time contractor operators will be observed
on all relevant critical tasks prior to completing these tasks on their own.
Critical Tasks

1.

Additional cleaning,

2.

Tank internal inspection and polishing

3.

Pitting repair

4.

Shell straightening

Hazardous Non-routine
Tasks
JTS will provide, or cause to be provided by qualified individuals, to all
employees who perform any non-routine tasks that are hazardous. A
special training shall be provided prior to starting any such work.
Such training will cover, at a minimum, the
following elements:

The hazardous chemicals that may be encountered during such

task

An explanation of the appropriate precautions to take

An explanation of the steps JTS is taking to reduce hazards

An explanation of emergency procedures

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E.

List of hazardous chemicals

A list of all known hazardous chemicals used in JTS shall be

maintained up to date and made available to all the employees and
contractors for their reference.Further information on each chemical
may be obtained by reviewing MSDSs located at JTS.

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Labels and pertaining information that are found on the

containers

Explosives
Self-reactive
Organic
Peroxides

Flammable
Self reactives
Pyrophorics
Self-heating
Emits flammable gas

Oxidizers
Organic

Gases under pressure

Peroxides

Corrosive

Acute Toxicity

Carcinogen

Acute toxicity

Respiratory

(oral, dermal,

sensitizer

inhalation),
Skin irritation,
Eye

Reproductive
toxicity
Target organ
toxicity

irritation,
Skin

Mutagenicity

sensitization,
Specific target organ

Aspiration

toxicity following

Toxicity

single exposure,

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Respiratory
tract
irritation
Narcotic
effects
Not used
Environmental
Toxicity

with the "skull

and crossbones"
pictogram
for skin or
eye irritation
if:
the "corrosion"
pictogram also
appears
the "health hazard"
pictogram is used to
indicate respiratory
sensitization