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DOE-HDBK-1139/2-2002

What is the process for authorizing a chemical to be used on the site? What pollution prevention

practices are conducted at the site? Is there a list of restricted chemicals? How is chemical storage

and use policed? How are excess or waste chemicals disposed of? What processes are in place to

assure chemicals are not abandoned when work on a project ceases?

What means are employed to ensure that the identified controls are implemented, and are operable

and functioning so long as a chemical hazard is present?

Is personal protective equipment required to be used for any activity involving hazardous chemicals?

Has substitution of a less hazardous chemical been considered? Are engineering controls in place or

planned for these operations? What other controls or measures are in place for these operations?

When and how is a decision made to evaluate employee exposure to a chemical hazard? What is

management's role in assuring that chemical exposures are evaluated and properly addressed?

How does your occupational medicine group become aware of chemical usage and employee

exposure to specific chemicals? What are their roles and responsibilities once an employee's

exposure has been demonstrated?

Are changes to mission, operations, and conditions analyzed for needed changes to requirements?

How are ES&H personnel involved in this process?

Criterion 4

Procedures and/or mechanisms for acquisition, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals require that

personnel who are assigned to the subject area have a satisfactory level of competence.

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What training is provided to employees on the hazards of chemicals and chemical processes they

work with, and on the controls that are most appropriate for those hazards? How frequently is this

training provided? Is this training kept current? What is the frequency of refresher training provided

for affected employees? Is training effectiveness measured? If so, how?

What training is provided to supervisors and managers on management of hazards arising from

chemical storage and use?

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