Transcription of OSHA FACTSHEET HAZARD WASTE
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Site communications, safe work practices, theuse of a buddy system, and identification ofthe nearest medical aid. Employee training for everyone working on ahazardous WASTE site. Medical surveillance of workers exposed at or above permissible exposure limits for haz-ardous substances, conducted (1) at least annually, (2) when a worker moves to a newworksite, (3) when a worker experiences expo-sure from unexpected or emergency releasesand (4) at the end of requirements include controls to reduceand monitor exposure levels of hazardous materi-als, an informational program describing anyexposure during operations and the inspection ofdrums and containers prior to removal or open-ing. Decontamination procedures and emergencyresponse plans (described under EmergencyResponse) must be in place before employeesbegin working in hazardous WASTE must also create safer environmentsby developing and implementing effective SitesIn addition to programs for safety and health,training, medical surveillance, decontamination,new technology and emergency response,employers at RCRA sites also need the following: A written HAZARD communication programmeeting the requirements of 29 CFR Proc
ness or discover a hazardous substance release and initiate the emergency response) must demonstrate competency in areas such as recog-nizing the presence of hazardous materials in an This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies or standards. It does not impose any new compliance requirements.
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