All new District employees are given training
consisting of "Right-to-Know" and "Safety Tip" employee training
program prepared by the San Diego County Office of Education. (Copy
attached)
In addition, annual refresher training is
provided for those employees working with hazardous materials in
accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (OSHA-20CFR
1910.1200(h)).
Introduction to Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Written Program (Policies, intentions and responsible persons).
How to read MSDS's.
How to read labels
Location of MSDS's
and Written Program.
Where hazardous
chemicals are stored.
How the chemicals
are used in the workplace and where
Methods or
observations used to detect chemical releases or presences.
Physio-chemical
properties of the substances.
Associated
physical and health hazards.
Protective methods
to prevent exposure.
Details of
District labeling systems.
Coordination with Emergency Response Agencies:
All persons working in areas where hazardous materials
are used or stored have been trained to call 911 during emergencies,
followed by a call to the Risk Manager or available emergency contact
person.
The District Risk Manager (or designated emergency
contact person) may, in turn, choose to call fire, police or HMMD as
required.
In all cases, the District Risk Manager (and/or one or
more of his qualified agents) shall report to the location of the
emergency with a copy of the Emergency Response Plan to render assistance
to and coordinate actions with the responding agencies.
Implementation of the Emergency Response Plan:
During their annual refresher training, those employees
working with hazardous materials are made aware of the various provisions
of the Emergency Response Plan.
While all employees are kept aware of emergency
evacuation routes and procedures by posted signs and drills, those
employees who are responsible for reporting to specific areas to perform
important tasks receive additional activity training as appropriate.
97-1154-039
SECTION III - EMPLOYEE TRAINING DESCRIPTION
The following
describes the employee training provided for all employees that handle
hazardous substances.
Training Topic - Procedures for handling hazardous materials, including
hazardous wastes:
Training Content: Proper procedures for hazardous
waste storage, handling and labeling. Review proper methods for all
hazardous waste disposal and recordkeeping requirements. Review MSDS's and
safety procedures for materials handling.
Training Topic - Procedures for coordination with emergency response
agencies:
Persons Trained: E. C. C. L. O. alternates, Liaisons
Officer Alternatives and Emergency Coordinator
Training Time: Refresher Frequency: Annual Refresher
Time:
Training Content: Review of Emergency Response Plan
and emergency notification procedures to ensure coordination with the
local fire department, paramedics and other emergency response agencies.
Training Topic - Use of emergency response equipment and materials under the
business' control:
Persons Trained: Staff Assigned Emergency Management
Response Plan Functions and Risk Management Office Staff.
Training Time: Refresher Frequency:
Refresher Time:
Training Content: Monthly inspection and maintenance
of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations, disaster
preparedness kits, first aid kits), and review of procedures for proper
use of safety and spill control equipment.
Training Topic - Emergency Response Plan implementation:
Persons Trained: Those who store or use
inventoriable materials and Emergency Haz. Material Team
Training Time: Refresher Frequency:
Annual Refresher Time: 8 hr.
Training Content: Review of emergency response plan,
evacuation procedures, location of emergency shut-off switches and
specific responsibilities of all employees.
County of San Diego
DHS: HM-952 (7/89) Hazardous Materials Management Division
and
Safety
