4.11: HCS Program – Above Green

(10 points)

GREEN GLOBES #4.11.1 Are MSDSs, spill clean-up kits, and safety equipment such as eye-wash stations located in an accessible place near the chemical storage areas?

Yes (3 points)
No (0 points)

Tooltip

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain information about the properties and safe handling of each hazardous product.

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GREEN GLOBES #4.11.2 Are the MSDSs less than 3 years old?

Yes (2 points)
No (0 points)

Tooltip

Data sheets should not be more than 3 years old.

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GREEN GLOBES #4.11.3 Are HCS labels present on regulated products?

Yes (5 points)
No (0 points)

Tooltip

Implementing the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a US-wide legal requirement designed to ensure that chemicals and other hazardous substances are handled safely and that information about them including the relevant protective measures is disseminated to workers and employers.

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