Control of Chemical Hazards cont'd - doe-hdbk-1139-1-2000

DOE-HDBK-1139/1-2000

Change Notice No. 1

Based on the toxicology of the chemicals, exposed workers may need to

undergo medical surveillance and periodic examinations.

Conduct regular training programs, and provide workers with information and

instruction on the use and storage of chemicals. Training supports procedural

requirements by letting workers know why actions are needed that would

otherwise be regarded as inconvenient or unnecessary.

Inform personnel of the signs and symptoms of control failures.

Provide and maintain personal protective equipment based on information

contained in MSDSs and recommendations of safety and health professionals.

Include housekeeping and work practices.

For hazardous waste sites, the mechanism for identifying work site chemical

29 CFR 1910.120

hazards and controls may be found in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan

(HASP). Details of the HASP's requirements may be found in 29 CFR 1910.120,

and guidance may be found in the "Handbook for Occupational Health and Safety

DOE-STD-5503-94

During Hazardous Waste Activities" (DOE/EH-0535) and DOE-STD-5503-94,

"EM Health and Safety Plan Guidelines."