INTRODUCTION

1. Have Trainees sign attendance sheet.
2. Introduce Right-To-Know and who it covers.
3. Briefly explain the intent of RTK legislation.
4. Introduce the four components of a RTK program.
5. Inform trainees that a test will be given at the end of the session.

REMEMBER

Make sure that the training session addresses the materials and situations encountered in your department.

MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

• Explain the purpose of an MSDS.
• Explain what information is on an MSDS (use a material common in your department).
  
  Identify:
  • Any health hazards (acute or chronic effects)
  • Exposure Limits
  • First Aid Procedures
  • Material's Physical Characteristics
  • Fire and Explosion Hazards
  • Material's Reactivity
  • Personal Protection Requirements
  • Special Precautions
  • Manufacturer's Name

  • Emergency Phone Numbers

• Inform the trainees of the location of the MSDS/s and CIL/s that apply to them and that they are readily available to the employees.

OSU ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Explain the meaning of, and method of filling out, the Employee Exposure Report.

POINTS TO STRESS

• Make sure everybody understands what an MSDS is and how to read one.
• Make sure everybody knows where the set of MSDS/s applying to them are kept.

LABELING

• Explain the OSU (HMLS) system for labeling hazardous materials and where it is used.
• Show an example label and explain.
• Allow the trainees to read a label for an example material common in your department.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SIGNAGE

• Explain the OSU (NFPA) system for labeling hazardous materials and where it is used.

POINTS TO STRESS

• Make sure trainees understand how to interpret the HMLS labeling scheme, and where they can expect to encounter it.
• Make sure trainees understand how to interpret the NFPA labeling scheme, and where they can expect to encounter it.

TRAINING

• Explain when Right-To-Know training is required.
• Explain what this training must consist of.

POINTS TO STRESS

• This training session is their required RTK training.

POLICY

• Explain OSU's Hazard Communication Policy (Policy & Procedures Letter 3-0535).
• Pass out a copy of OSU's Hazard Communication Brochure (summary of the Policy).
• Brochures are available from the Environmental Health & Safety Department
  120 Physical Plant, x4-7241.

POINT TO STRESS

• The plan is available to employees on request, and where that plan is located.

SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT HAZARDS

• Cover any hazards or situations unique to your department.
• Choose 4 or 5 of the worst materials encountered in your department. Train employees on how to recognize and deal with emergency situations concerning these specific materials.
• If there are any special Personal Protection Equipment requirements, then the employees should be trained on how to use the equipment.
• Explain procedures for dealing with spills and emergency situations.
• Give test.

END OF TRAINING

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