All manufacturing and commercial employers must now or will soon have to comply with state Right-to-Know laws and/or OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Although the degree of effort will vary, compliance requires a systematic review and dissemination of chemical information about workplace hazards to employees and the surrounding community. Many companies may find this a time-consuming and overwhelming task.

Cambridge Services Group (CSG) can provide a manageable approach to Right-to-Know compliance issues in the form of a tailor-made program that will allow you to comply with the law. CSG also offers training for workers and filing of the plans with the necessary regulatory agencies.

CSG SERVICES

Chemical Inventory Management

• Train designated plant personnel to conduct a workplace chemical inventory or have CSG trained professionals perform the inventory for the client
• Serve as an advisor to plant representatives and audit results of the completed chemical inventory
• Provide guidance on proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

• Review and evaluate manufacturers or suppliers MSDSs for completeness
• Interpret MSDSs and correlate findings into the Hazard Communication Program
• Prepare MSDSs for products that do not have current MSDSs
• Compile MSDSs into binders or provide Site Manager computer for employee access

Hazardous Substance Inventory

• Prepare or train designated personnel to produce a list of hazardous substances with a breakdown of their hazardous components

Health Risk Assessment

• Conduct air contamination monitoring to determine existing exposure levels of hazardous chemicals and provide abatement guidance and engineering, if necessary
• Document annual health exams and produce scheduled employees by Site Manager software

Labelling Management

• Conduct or train designated personnel on the labelling provisions of the Right-to-Know law and Hazard Communication Standard

Employee Training Program

• Provide training to designated personnel who in turn will be responsible for conducting employee training on a periodic basis. This is known as the " Train the trainer approach"
• Provide training on a regular basis as needed as outside consultant

Written Program

• Prepare a written Right-to-Know Program outlining your company's approach to compliance with applicable standards
• Document all actions and recommendations in a final written report

Information Hotline

• Provide on-call service to address employee questions and concerns as they develop