Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Compliance should include
- understanding the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- identifying the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
- interpreting the information included on safety data sheets (SDS)
- describing the responsibilities of employers and employees under HazCom.
Process/Skill Questions
- Where should hazardous materials be stored?
- What information can be found on an SDS?
- Where can employees receive updates on industrial safety?