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snowy · 09-18-2006, 11:50 AM

They should have the MSDS handy for any and all workers regarding chemicals you use at your job. Having worked at Target and a division of Kroger, ANY TIME you work with chemicals they are required to show you where the MSDS is--regardless of what kind of establishment it is.

So ask. The MSDS is not likely to be posted in the break room, but in proximity to where the chemicals are located. Federal and state labor laws are likely the posters in your break room. Find out who your safety coordinator is--every workplace has one--and talk to them about the situation and what you and your workplace can do to prevent burns.

Should that fail...like Shani said, refer to OSHA.

My roommate works for a freeze-dried food manufacturer...he should have some information for you as to other precautions you can take, so I'll ask him when he gets home tonight.

Oh, and before I forget--if it happens that you are burned badly and/or injured, remember to have workman's comp take care of it. Make the company pay, and they'll start paying attention quickly.

09-18-2006, 11:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	They should have the MSDS handy for any and all workers regarding chemicals you use at your job. Having worked at Target and a division of Kroger, ANY TIME you work with chemicals they are required to show you where the MSDS is--regardless of what kind of establishment it is. So ask. The MSDS is not likely to be posted in the break room, but in proximity to where the chemicals are located. Federal and state labor laws are likely the posters in your break room. Find out who your safety coordinator is--every workplace has one--and talk to them about the situation and what you and your workplace can do to prevent burns. Should that fail...like Shani said, refer to OSHA. My roommate works for a freeze-dried food manufacturer...he should have some information for you as to other precautions you can take, so I'll ask him when he gets home tonight. Oh, and before I forget--if it happens that you are burned badly and/or injured, remember to have workman's comp take care of it. Make the company pay, and they'll start paying attention quickly. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau Last edited by snowy; 09-18-2006 at 11:53 AM..