Question 1

Review the five tasks required for implementation of a HazCom program. If your current organization, or one with which you are familiar, was just starting to implement a HazCom program, which of the five tasks do you think would be the most challenging? Discuss the reasons for your choice.

Your response must be at least 200-300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2

Suggest a minimum of two strategies that can be used to keep a hazardous material inventory current.

Your response must be at least 200-300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the newly revised GHS-based requirements for information on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in 29 CFR 1910.1200 with the previous HazCom Standard requirements for information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are discussed on pages 95-96 in the textbook. How will these changes improve worker safety?

Your response must be at least 200-300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 4

Using the "downward flow of information" concept, discuss the HazCom responsibilities of chemical producers, companies whose employees use chemicals, and the employees themselves.

Your response must be at least 200-300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.