Dealer Guide 1.2.2013

Hazardous Materials Program

The compliance for handling hazardous materials is constantly changing. Today’s workplace and environmental safety issues are of paramount importance to any business. Managing a successful compliance program “in-house” can, at times, be a daunting task. Whereas, outsourcing your expertise would save time, be cost effective, and provide a comprehensive regulations compliance program. As you are most certainly aware, in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR, 1910.1200), distributors, retailers, and employers are responsible for ensuring that their customers and employees are, upon request, provided a copy of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each product they purchase or are exposed to in the workplace. The role of an MSDS is to provide detailed information on each hazardous chemical, including its potential hazardous effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriated protective measures. Professional Emergency Resource Services (PERS) is currently the MSDS provider for Blish-Mize Co. They have simplified the MSDS compliance programs for Blish-Mize and our customers. PERS is staffed with a team of professionals that can provide 24-hour support for all your MSDS needs. Requests may be submitted by utilizing PERS toll-free phone number or by FAX. The documents will be transferred electronically for the most ex- peditious service. If you do not own a FAX machine, MSDS can be faxed to any pub- lic or private FAX number you provide. The PERS program is also available on the Blish-Mize website. Using your user ID and password, MSDS sheets can be accessed through the Industry Links button by pressing PERS Haz Fax. All new Blish-Mize customers will have an opportunity to enroll in the PERS pro- gram. Participation in this program will ensure compliance with Federal OSHA regula- tions that require you to maintain a system for making MSDS available to employees and customers. The charge for the PERS program is $24 per year per location, and the billing year is October 1 through September 30. The PERS program is inexpensive insurance to help avoid large OSHA fines that are sometimes associated with citations issued by OSHA or local & state authorities. If you choose not to enroll in the PERS program, please understand that Blish-Mize Co. will be waived of all legal liabilities.

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