Carcinogens (2019)

The next Steps cover Cal/OSHA safety regulations for Carcinogens. Where appropriate, we have referenced the code from Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

The topics we will cover in this Navitent are:

-Reporting Requirements and Safety Rules
-Regulated Area
-Changes to Initial Reporting
-Temporary Worksite Reporting
-Posting Requirements
-Emergency Information
-Safety Data Sheet and Labels

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Reporting Requirements and Safety Rules

Whenever carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals, as specified in the General Industry Safety Orders (GISOs) Article 110 Regulated Carcinogens are present in construction materials, the employer must comply with the reporting requirements and safety rules.

Regulated Area

For all regulated carcinogens that specify a requirement for the employer to establish a regulated area, use of a regulated carcinogen within such a regulated area shall be reported to Cal/OSHA.

For regulated carcinogens that do not have a regulated area requirement, use of the regulated carcinogen shall be reported in certain circumstances.

Changes to Initial Reporting

Initial use/changes in reported information of a regulated carcinogen shall be reported in writing to Cal/OSHA within 15 days.

Temporary Worksite Reporting

Employers with temporary worksites need to provide the initial use/changes report for their permanent workplace location.

Posting Requirements

A copy of the applicable written report of use, temporary worksite notification, and emergency report shall be posted for affected employees to see.

Emergency Information

In case of an emergency:

-A report of the occurrence of an emergency and the facts obtainable at that time shall be made to Cal/ OSHA within 24 hours

-A written report shall be filed within 15 days

Safety Data Sheet and Labels

The safety data sheet (SDS) and labels on the container must be reviewed to determine the presence of carcinogens.

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-Reporting Requirements and Safety Rules
-Regulated Area
-Changes to Initial Reporting
-Temporary Worksite Reporting
-Posting Requirements
-Emergency Information
-Safety Data Sheet and Labels

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