MPS Safety Guidelines and OSHA Safety Regulation Sheets. MSDS & HAZCOM 2012 SDS
(revised 4/8/14)
Employee Information and Training:
Midwestern Plumbing Service is providing an employee information and training program to inform employees of the following:
Gene Hehemann, President is responsible for training our employees and will ensure that all current employees receive initial training by February 16, 1990.
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs & SDSs) have been obtained from the manufacturers or importers for each hazardous chemical identified on the list. Gene Hehemann, is responsible for obtaining, reviewing and maintaining SDSs.
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing Service not to use a hazardous chemical for which no MSDS or SDS has been received. Midwestern Plumbing Service requires all supplies of such chemicals to provide an appropriate MSDS or SDS and if a shipment is received without a MSDS or SDS, we notify the supplier within seven (7) days that the MSDS or SDS must be received immediately.
Copies of each Safety Data Sheet are maintained at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102 for review by our employees and are part of this written program.
Written Hazard Communication Program
To comply with the provisions of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule, 29CFR 1926.59, August 24, 1987 and HAZCOM 2012 the following hazard communication program has been developed and implemented by Midwestern Plumbing Service, Inc. located at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102.
This program is available in the following locations for review by and interested employees at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. The program is distributed to each employee when hired.
New employees are trained prior to initial assignment. Additional training will be provided to employees when new information becomes available, exposures to hazardous chemicals change, or when new hazards are introduced into the workplace. Validation of training is a matter of record in each employee’s personnel file.
Midwestern Plumbing Service is complying with the hazard communication requirements. This written program documents the actions we have taken regarding our hazardous chemical information list, material safety data sheets, labels and employee information and training.
Our list of hazard chemicals was compiled and maintained by Debbie Comer, who may be contacted at 513-753-0050 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The list contains the common name, chemical name and work area for each hazardous chemical used or stored at Midwestern Plumbing Service, Inc. at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102.
The list is arranged by type and in alphabetical order by common name and either the chemical name or the common name matches the identity shown on the SDS’s and label.
Chemicals not already on the list will be added to the list, together with the date the chemicals were introduced, within 30 days of the introduction into the workplace.
The list of hazardous chemicals is part of this written program and employees may access the list in the following manner: List given to each employee, each new employee shall sign for this list and program at the date of hire.
As a matter of policy, independent contractors are provided access to or a copy of our list of hazardous chemicals prior to the commencement of their work on our premises.
SDSs for the chemicals an employee may be exposed to are accessible during each work shift to exposed employees in their work areas.
Employees may obtain a copy of the SDS for any hazardous chemical to which they are exposed in the following manner: A copy from our master book at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. A copy will also be distributed with weekly checks for each new product.
Container Labels
Gene Hehemann, President will ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with identity of the contents and appropriate hazard warnings; also that the warning is legible, in English and prominently displayed on each container.
If hazardous chemicals are transferred from the shipped containers to other containers, Gene Hehemann, President is responsible for ensuring that all containers are appropriately labeled.
Chemicals in Unlabeled Pipes
Work activities are sometimes performed by employees in areas where chemicals are transferred through unlabeled pipes.
Prior to staring work in these areas, the owner shall provide information to the workers regarding:
-The chemical in the pipes
-Potential hazards
-Safety precautions advised
-Additional Provisions
Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks
Periodically, employees are required to perform non-routine tasks which may pose hazards. Prior to starting work on such projects, each affected employee will be given information by Gene Hehemann, President about hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed during such activities. This information will include:
Examples of non-routine tasks performed by employees of our company include:
-Hazardous Chemicals
-Task
-N/A to date
Safety Information and Instructions
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Safety Program
Preface:
Midwestern Plumbing Service recognizes its responsibility to provide safe working conditions and maximum protection from controllable accidents. Our safety program is in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is in the interest of all our employees.
We feel that each employee has a responsibility, to themselves as well as to fellow workers, to read and abide by our job safety rules and regulations in order to achieve the ultimate in job safety and safe working conditions. The success of our safety program is completely dependent upon the cooperation of all our employees to ensure that all projects are accident free.
Scope:
The safety guidelines presented are general in nature and may not be applicable to actual situations or conditions encountered on a particular job. Not every situation can be covered because different operations create different conditions, so it is important to be alert and exercise good judgement and common sense at all times.
Employees of Midwestern Plumbing Service are considered valuable assets; their safety is of vital concern. Recognizing its need and responsibilities for the safety of its employees, Midwestern Plumbing Service considers accident prevention an important and integral part of efficient production and product quality.
Consider this guide a tool to get the job done efficiently ad safely. We are determined that every effort be made to prevent accidents in our company and make the work experience here pleasant, profitable and SAFE!
Policy:
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing Service to perform all work using procedures that assure foremost consideration of the safety of our personnel and all others affected in any way by our operations. Each superintendent is responsible for safety on his project. Our intent is to provide a safe work environment and to comply with the General Safety requirements of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Park 1926 (Occupational Safety and Health Act).
Statement of Safety Policy
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing that every employee is entitled to work under the safest possible conditions. To this end, every reasonable effort will be made in the interest of accident prevention, fire protection, and health preservation.
The company will endeavor to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. It will provide safe working equipment and necessary personal protections, and in the case of injury, the best first aid and medical care available.
It is our belief that accidents which injure people, damage machinery and equipment, and destroy materials cause needless personal suffering, inconvenience, and expense.
We believe that practically all accidents can be prevented by management and employee continual interactions, and by taking common-sense precautions. The safety director will have major responsibility in aggressively pursuing with management and coworkers accident prevention programs and training.
Because of different jobs in progress at one time, the varied nature of the work and widespread location of jobs, we must formalize our safety program, utilizing written reports and records, to achieve the maximum use and effectiveness of accident prevention information, and to lesson, or eliminate the direct and indirect costs associated with accidents/injuries on the job. At a minimum, the applicable OSHA, State of Ohio, or any other pertinent standard, i.e., NFPA, ANSI, will be used to reference in internal written safe work practice guides.
The coordinator of the health and safety program is Chris Wilson. His duties include the review and analysis of accidents information, safety meeting reports, audits, and the communication of pertinent information to all the jobs and shops. He will be the facilitator of safety meetings and ensure a written record of these proceedings is taken. He will conduct a weekly health & safety audit.
MPS Safety Guidelines and OSHA Safety Regulation Sheets. MSDS & HAZCOM 2012 SDS
(revised 4/8/14)
Employee Information and Training:
Midwestern Plumbing Service is providing an employee information and training program to inform employees of the following:
- The requirements of the Hazard Communication Rule and the Rights of Employees.
- The Hazard Communication Program and procedures we are using, including a review of our list of hazardous chemicals, Safety Data Sheets and labels.
- The program also provides training on the chemicals in the workplace and the hazards they present and how exposures to hazardous chemicals can be controlled by various protective equipment both during normal use and in foreseeable emergencies.
Gene Hehemann, President is responsible for training our employees and will ensure that all current employees receive initial training by February 16, 1990.
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs & SDSs) have been obtained from the manufacturers or importers for each hazardous chemical identified on the list. Gene Hehemann, is responsible for obtaining, reviewing and maintaining SDSs.
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing Service not to use a hazardous chemical for which no MSDS or SDS has been received. Midwestern Plumbing Service requires all supplies of such chemicals to provide an appropriate MSDS or SDS and if a shipment is received without a MSDS or SDS, we notify the supplier within seven (7) days that the MSDS or SDS must be received immediately.
Copies of each Safety Data Sheet are maintained at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102 for review by our employees and are part of this written program.
Written Hazard Communication Program
To comply with the provisions of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule, 29CFR 1926.59, August 24, 1987 and HAZCOM 2012 the following hazard communication program has been developed and implemented by Midwestern Plumbing Service, Inc. located at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102.
This program is available in the following locations for review by and interested employees at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. The program is distributed to each employee when hired.
New employees are trained prior to initial assignment. Additional training will be provided to employees when new information becomes available, exposures to hazardous chemicals change, or when new hazards are introduced into the workplace. Validation of training is a matter of record in each employee’s personnel file.
Midwestern Plumbing Service is complying with the hazard communication requirements. This written program documents the actions we have taken regarding our hazardous chemical information list, material safety data sheets, labels and employee information and training.
Our list of hazard chemicals was compiled and maintained by Debbie Comer, who may be contacted at 513-753-0050 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The list contains the common name, chemical name and work area for each hazardous chemical used or stored at Midwestern Plumbing Service, Inc. at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102.
The list is arranged by type and in alphabetical order by common name and either the chemical name or the common name matches the identity shown on the SDS’s and label.
Chemicals not already on the list will be added to the list, together with the date the chemicals were introduced, within 30 days of the introduction into the workplace.
The list of hazardous chemicals is part of this written program and employees may access the list in the following manner: List given to each employee, each new employee shall sign for this list and program at the date of hire.
As a matter of policy, independent contractors are provided access to or a copy of our list of hazardous chemicals prior to the commencement of their work on our premises.
SDSs for the chemicals an employee may be exposed to are accessible during each work shift to exposed employees in their work areas.
Employees may obtain a copy of the SDS for any hazardous chemical to which they are exposed in the following manner: A copy from our master book at 3984 Bach Buxton Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. A copy will also be distributed with weekly checks for each new product.
Container Labels
Gene Hehemann, President will ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with identity of the contents and appropriate hazard warnings; also that the warning is legible, in English and prominently displayed on each container.
If hazardous chemicals are transferred from the shipped containers to other containers, Gene Hehemann, President is responsible for ensuring that all containers are appropriately labeled.
Chemicals in Unlabeled Pipes
Work activities are sometimes performed by employees in areas where chemicals are transferred through unlabeled pipes.
Prior to staring work in these areas, the owner shall provide information to the workers regarding:
-The chemical in the pipes
-Potential hazards
-Safety precautions advised
-Additional Provisions
Hazardous Non-Routine Tasks
Periodically, employees are required to perform non-routine tasks which may pose hazards. Prior to starting work on such projects, each affected employee will be given information by Gene Hehemann, President about hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed during such activities. This information will include:
- Special chemical hazards
- Protective/safety measures the employee can take
- Measures the company has taken to lessen the hazards including ventilation, respirators, presence of another employee and/or emergency procedures.
Examples of non-routine tasks performed by employees of our company include:
-Hazardous Chemicals
-Task
-N/A to date
Safety Information and Instructions
- No job is so urgent and no task is so important that you can not take the time to do it safely.
- It is up to all of us to prevent accidents.
- Your personal pocket guide to working safely.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Safety Program
Preface:
Midwestern Plumbing Service recognizes its responsibility to provide safe working conditions and maximum protection from controllable accidents. Our safety program is in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is in the interest of all our employees.
We feel that each employee has a responsibility, to themselves as well as to fellow workers, to read and abide by our job safety rules and regulations in order to achieve the ultimate in job safety and safe working conditions. The success of our safety program is completely dependent upon the cooperation of all our employees to ensure that all projects are accident free.
Scope:
The safety guidelines presented are general in nature and may not be applicable to actual situations or conditions encountered on a particular job. Not every situation can be covered because different operations create different conditions, so it is important to be alert and exercise good judgement and common sense at all times.
Employees of Midwestern Plumbing Service are considered valuable assets; their safety is of vital concern. Recognizing its need and responsibilities for the safety of its employees, Midwestern Plumbing Service considers accident prevention an important and integral part of efficient production and product quality.
Consider this guide a tool to get the job done efficiently ad safely. We are determined that every effort be made to prevent accidents in our company and make the work experience here pleasant, profitable and SAFE!
Policy:
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing Service to perform all work using procedures that assure foremost consideration of the safety of our personnel and all others affected in any way by our operations. Each superintendent is responsible for safety on his project. Our intent is to provide a safe work environment and to comply with the General Safety requirements of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Park 1926 (Occupational Safety and Health Act).
Statement of Safety Policy
It is the policy of Midwestern Plumbing that every employee is entitled to work under the safest possible conditions. To this end, every reasonable effort will be made in the interest of accident prevention, fire protection, and health preservation.
The company will endeavor to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. It will provide safe working equipment and necessary personal protections, and in the case of injury, the best first aid and medical care available.
It is our belief that accidents which injure people, damage machinery and equipment, and destroy materials cause needless personal suffering, inconvenience, and expense.
We believe that practically all accidents can be prevented by management and employee continual interactions, and by taking common-sense precautions. The safety director will have major responsibility in aggressively pursuing with management and coworkers accident prevention programs and training.
Because of different jobs in progress at one time, the varied nature of the work and widespread location of jobs, we must formalize our safety program, utilizing written reports and records, to achieve the maximum use and effectiveness of accident prevention information, and to lesson, or eliminate the direct and indirect costs associated with accidents/injuries on the job. At a minimum, the applicable OSHA, State of Ohio, or any other pertinent standard, i.e., NFPA, ANSI, will be used to reference in internal written safe work practice guides.
The coordinator of the health and safety program is Chris Wilson. His duties include the review and analysis of accidents information, safety meeting reports, audits, and the communication of pertinent information to all the jobs and shops. He will be the facilitator of safety meetings and ensure a written record of these proceedings is taken. He will conduct a weekly health & safety audit.