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What is required before using any chemical or product on site?
What is required before using any chemical or product on site?
- Contact the Logistics Division for more information
- Obtain approval from the Company Officer
- Verify that a digital SDS has been uploaded (correct)
- Ensure the chemical is stored in the original container
Which of the following actions is NOT a responsibility of officers regarding hazardous chemicals?
Which of the following actions is NOT a responsibility of officers regarding hazardous chemicals?
- Ensure personnel understand proper chemical use and disposal
- Enforce safety practices with appropriate personal protective equipment
- Select the chemicals to be stored based on personal preference (correct)
- Notify the Company Officer of deficiencies involving hazard communication
What should officers do if they discover a missing Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
What should officers do if they discover a missing Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
- Proceed with using the chemical if familiar with it
- Contact the Logistics Division to obtain and upload it (correct)
- Notify the Chemical Safety Team for immediate review
- Label the chemical as 'unknown' until further notice
What must officers do annually concerning hazardous chemicals?
What must officers do annually concerning hazardous chemicals?
Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), what must officers ensure?
Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), what must officers ensure?
What is the consequence of using a chemical without an SDS or familiarity with it?
What is the consequence of using a chemical without an SDS or familiarity with it?
What must officers do if they identify improperly labeled hazardous chemical containers?
What must officers do if they identify improperly labeled hazardous chemical containers?
In case of substantial personal exposure to hazardous chemicals, what should be done?
In case of substantial personal exposure to hazardous chemicals, what should be done?
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Chief regarding the Hazard Communication Program?
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Chief regarding the Hazard Communication Program?
What should be included on the label of a chemical bottle if known?
What should be included on the label of a chemical bottle if known?
Which division is responsible for maintaining and updating Safety Data Sheets in digital format?
Which division is responsible for maintaining and updating Safety Data Sheets in digital format?
What action should be taken if a chemical container lacks a label?
What action should be taken if a chemical container lacks a label?
What is the purpose of the 'Right to Know Compliance Center'?
What is the purpose of the 'Right to Know Compliance Center'?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hazard Communication program among members?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hazard Communication program among members?
What should happen to chemicals that are expired or no longer needed?
What should happen to chemicals that are expired or no longer needed?
How often should company officer subordinates participate in Hazard Communication Training?
How often should company officer subordinates participate in Hazard Communication Training?
Study Notes
Bernalillo County Hazard Communication Program
- All individuals within the Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Department are required to comply with the Bernalillo County Hazard Communication Program.
- The program is compliant with OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Right to Know Compliance Center
- Each fire station must have a visible "Right to Know Compliance Center".
- This center must contain information about the location of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), including digital formats.
Labeling
- All chemical bottles must be properly labeled.
- Labels are typically provided by the manufacturer.
- If a bottle lacks a label, one must be requested through the Logistics Division.
- If chemical characteristics are known (e.g., flammable or corrosive), this information must also be included on the label.
Responsibilities
Fire Chief
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a policy to ensure departmental compliance with the Hazard Communication Program.
Logistics Division
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a digital format.
- Ensures new chemicals are delivered to the appropriate locations and personnel are made aware.
- Provides replacement labels upon request from company officers.
- Disposes of expired, unneeded, or unidentifiable chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.
Captain
- Ensures each station has a visible "Right to Know Compliance Center".
- Must request a replacement if a center is missing.
Company Officer
- Ensures members comply with the Hazard Communication Program and participate in annual training.
- Maintains the chemical inventory at their station and substations, including knowing allowable chemical quantities.
- Ensures personnel understand the proper use and disposal of chemicals.
- Enforces safety practices, such as using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), implementing safety precautions, and utilizing SDS as a reference.
- Verifies digital SDSs have been uploaded to SharePoint for new chemicals.
- Contacts Logistics if an SDS is missing for a new chemical.
- Ensures chemicals are transferred and labeled appropriately.
- Participates in required Hazard Communication Training annually.
Personnel
- Reads SDS and labels of products in their work area.
- Familiarizes themselves with safety precautions, chemical and physical properties, and potential health hazards of chemicals.
- Exercises precautions during the safe use of hazardous chemicals, including wearing PPE as specified on the SDS or recommended by Risk Management Loss Control/Safety.
- Reports any deficiencies in hazard communication (e.g., missing SDS, improperly labeled containers, missing chemicals on the inventory) to the Company Officer.
- Reports working conditions that pose substantial personal exposure to hazardous chemicals to the Company Officer.
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Description
This quiz covers key components of the Bernalillo County Hazard Communication Program, including compliance with OSHA regulations and labeling requirements for chemical safety. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of the Fire Chief and the importance of the 'Right to Know Compliance Center'.
