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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. sheets present at our location. Employee Training and Information All employees will receive the comprehensive training, in our annual Staff Safety training. Training of all employees will be given in the following areas: What chemicals are present in their work sites Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals *How to lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through usage of control/work practices and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. *Steps the employer has taken to lessen or prevent exposure to these chemicals *Emergency procedures to follow if exposure to these chemicals occurs *How to read labels and review SDS sheets to obtain current and appropriate hazard information *How to detect the release or presence of hazardous chemicals *How to label secondary containers In addition, whenever a new chemical is introduced into the work site or whenever an employee is assigned to a non-routine task involving potentially hazardous chemicals, each employee will receive task specific training by the operational manager prior to the commencement of work activities. New employees will be trained in all pertinent areas as they come into the organization. Outside Contractors Before the commencement of work in our facility, contractors will be informed of this hazard communication policy, be given a list of all known or potentially hazardous chemicals used the facility, shown the location of current SDS sheets, and updated on the emergency response procedures in effect for that facility. Contractors are required to provide a list of all potentially hazardous chemicals and corresponding SDS sheets prior to commencement of work in our facility. The contractor must inform the Agency’s administrator of any possible chemical exposure to facility. The contractor must inform the Administrator of any hazards to personnel or the public originating from the contractor’s work. Home Health Agency. - - Personnel/Operations Policies B-106