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Any employee who suffers an illness or injury that imposes a medical restriction on his or her <br />job duties must have a physician's release statement indicating that he or she is fit for duty <br />before the SSHO will permit that employee to return to full duty. <br />3,2.7 Chemical Hazard Communication <br />A hazard communication program has been implemented to govern "hazardous substances" as <br />defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and "hazardous chemicals" as defined <br />by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1200, identifies other sources of information for the identification of <br />hazardous chemicals. The hazard communication regulation exempts hazardous waste (as <br />defined by the EPA in 40 CFR 261), biohazards, and radiation hazards as defined by OSHA in <br />the hazard communication standard. The purpose of the hazard communication program is to <br />ensure chemical hazards located at the site are communicated to all personnel in accordance <br />with 29 CFR 1910.120o and 1926.69, and 30 CFR 47. The hazard communication program <br />addresses employee training, container labeling, and MSDSs as discussed below. <br />Information about project specific chemical hazards is communicated to employees through an <br />initial site orientation meeting (site-specific health and safety meeting) and during subsequent <br />tailgate safety meetings. At a minimum, employees will be instructed on the following: <br />Chemicals and their hazards at the work area. <br />How to prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals and substances. <br />Procedures to follow if exposed to the chemicals and substances. <br />How to read and interpret labels and MSDSs for hazardous substances and chemicals. <br />Emergency spill procedures. <br />Proper storage and labeling. <br />Procedure for bringing new chemicals on site. <br />Primary containers of hazardous chemicals and substances must be labeled as to the contents, <br />appropriate hazard warning, and the name and address of the manufacturer. Secondary <br />containers must be labeled with the chemical name and hazards, at a minimum. The SSHO is