“Thirteen other employees and patrons were treated at hospitals after being exposed to a toxic mix of cleaning agents at a Massachusetts location, the authorities said. The episode occurred after a restaurant employee mixed an acidic detergent called Scale Kleen with a bleach-like cleaner sold as Super 8 to clean the kitchen floor, causing a chemical reaction, the authorities said”.
This news story highlights the importance of having a Hazardous Communication Program for chemicals in the workplace. Many businesses have workers who are exposed to hazardous chemicals on a regular basis, and need to have the right safety protocols in place.
6 Steps to Ensure an Effective Hazardous Communication Program:
- Know the standard and identify who will manage it
- Prepare and implement a written plan
- Ensure all chemical containers are labeled
- Maintain your safety data sheets
- Inform and train all employees
- Evaluate and reassess your program
Criteria of “Right to Know Training” for employees:
- What are the health hazards of a chemical
- How to handle and store chemicals
- How to prevent exposure to chemicals.
- Employees’ rights and employers’ duties under the law
Please contact us today to learn more about how our Workers Compensation Program and our Trade Association.
Author
NARFA
Recent Posts
IRS Update: IRS Announces Two-Year Delay of SECURE 2.0 Act’s Roth Catch-Up Requirement
The IRS has announced a two-year delay of the SECURE 2.0 Act's Roth catch-up requirement, which was set to take effect on January 1, 2024. [...]
Legislative News: Connecticut Has Made Significant Changes to its Pass-Through Entity Tax (PET).
Connecticut has made significant changes to its pass-through entity tax (PET) in recent years. The most recent changes took effect in 2022. The original PET [...]
Direct and Indirect Costs of Workplace Injury
Workplace Injury Costs When workplace injuries occur, it’s easy to see the immediate and direct costs, but there are a multitude of ongoing and indirect [...]