Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.4.1 Department Heads and Supervisors

• Department heads and supervisors shall monitor daily compliance with this procedure in the areas of their responsibilities.

  • All supervisors shall:

    • Control the use of all known hazardous chemicals within their jurisdiction.

    • Maintain a completed MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 2280, Hazardous, Toxic, And Volatile Substances Perpetual Inventory, for each such hazardous chemical used in the work area.

    • Inform employees and inmates of the right to personally receive information regarding hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed in accordance with the CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Title 8 subsection 5194(d)(6).

    • Maintain a constant daily inventory of all hazardous chemicals used or stored within the work area. Inventory lists shall be kept in a place inaccessible to inmates and separate from where items are stored.

    • Provide on request of an employee, inmate or their representative, a copy of the MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet for each hazardous chemical used in the work area.

    • Notify employees of hazardous chemicals present in the work area prior to the job assignment. Such notification shall consist of the following:

      • A prominently posted list of hazardous chemicals. The list shall indicate the manner in which the appropriate MSD or SDSSafety Data Sheet are available as well as access to medical exposure records.

      • Prominently displayed binders containing the appropriate MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets and SDSSafety Data Sheet, provided that the number and location of binders are sufficient to give reasonable notice to all affected staff.

      • Any other method of written notice listing the hazardous chemicals in the work area and the availability of MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet at the work site.

• Training

  • Each work area supervisor shall ensure that every staff person required to work with or use a hazardous chemical is appropriately trained per Title 8, CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 5194 in the safeguards and emergency procedures prior to being assigned to work with the hazardous chemical.

    • Training shall be provided by the supervisor from information on the MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet.

    • OJTOn-the-Job Training, in the form of weekly safety meetings with instruction on specific job tasks, shall be documented indicating the date provided, the name of attendees, subject covered, and any additional materials or information supplied.

    • Classroom and/or specialized training shall be provided to staff and inmates pertaining to hazardous chemicals where OJTOn-the-Job Training is not adequate.

    • Training records shall be maintained by the supervisor of the work area with a copy to the employee or inmate’s file and a copy to the ISTIn-Service Training officer (staff employees).

    • Employees or inmates who have not received appropriate training shall not be allowed to work with the hazardous chemical until such time as the appropriate training is completed.

  • Provide appropriate training on the hazardous chemicals used within the work area prior to using the hazardous chemicals. Training shall consist of:

    • Any health hazards associated with the use of the hazardous chemical or mixture.

    • Necessary precautions for handling to prevent or minimize exposure to the hazardous chemical.

    • Proper use and care of protective clothing and apparatus necessary for handling hazardous chemicals.

    • Emergency procedures for spills, fire, disposal, and first-aid.

    • Provide written information or training programs for understanding the MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet.

    • Furnish employees and inmates exposed to a hazardous chemical with information on the contents of the hazardous chemical, as stated on the MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheets or SDSSafety Data Sheet for that hazardous chemical.