Element 8.6 Hazard Communication - Gap Analysis

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

  Select

• Some workforce knowledge of chemical hazards exist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site is generally aware of chemicals present on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Written program specifies: <br>• Roles and responsibilities;<br>• Hazard determination;<br>• Chemical lists;<br>• Container and pipe labeling;<br>• Safety data sheet management;<br>• External personnel (contractors);<br>• Chemical approval process;<br>• Obsolete chemical process;<br>• Employee training requirements.<br><br>A revision log shall be included as part of the written program

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical inventory is completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of approved chemicals exists.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS are available for all hazardous chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Written program is reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The revision log has been maintained to reflect the annual review and any other changes made to the written program throughout the year.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervisors and all employees receive formalized training, including exams, upon assignment and every three years thereafter.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trainers are competent and qualified to train on the subject matter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Process exists for the approval of new or trial chemicals. EHS must be included in the review process. Documented training is provided to those employees who are likely to be involved in the process (e.g. Purchasing, manufacturing or design engineering, maintenance, QA, R&D, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Process exists to locate and properly dispose of obsolete chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workforce and supervisors can access SDS’s and are aware of hazards associated with chemicals for which they work with or around.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are labeled in accordance with regulatory requirements and the company's written program.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• New chemicals are not used until they are approved.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chemical inventory/approved chemical list is updated to reflect new and obsolete chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals storage is organized and special consideration is given to flammable and non-compatible materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High hazard chemicals are replaced with lower hazard chemicals or eliminated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Results of industrial hygiene testing are used in hazard communication training.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Which department are you reviewing?

  Select

• Are all containers labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is chemical on a containment pallet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are labels legible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do team members know where the SDS book is located?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the department using food containers for secondary containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signature

• Supervisor's Signature

  Sign