SPPM Revision #114

September 12, 2017

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This SPPM revision includes the following changes:

Hearing Conservation 3.21

This revision:

• Adds a requirement regarding the posting of warning signs at the entrances of areas where noise may exceed 115 decibels.
• Removes the requirement of posting a copy of the state hearing regulations (WAC 296-817-20015) on safety bulletin boards.

 

Chemical Hazard Communication Program 5.10

This revision:

• Updates the name of the Safety Data Sheet (formerly Material Safety Data Sheet) in accordance with current state standards.
• Adds information requirements for chemical container labels.
• Clarifies the definitions of the terms laboratory and physical hazard, as applicable to this policy.
• Clarifies that written Chemical Hygiene Plans for laboratories are to be laboratory-specific.
• Removes the word “Caution” as a signal word for use on container labels.