Applicability of the Hazard Communication Standard to stevedores in the containerized shipping industry. Text version Home Index Search Standards Interpretation and Compliance Letters Applicability of the Hazard Communication Standard to stevedores in the containerized shipping industry. Your letter requests reconsideration of our previous correspondence to you of June 6, 1988.
Employers can develop training programs to reflect the type of work performed.
For example, if an employer's work practice procedures for leaks and spills is to evacuate the work area, then the employer's training program could just address the proper action to take, such as evacuation procedures, cleanup responsibility, etc. Specific training is not required concerning the hazards of each chemical stevedores may encounter in a sealed container, provided that employees are aware of general precautions to take in the event of a spill or leak of the chemical. If an employer has employees who open sealed containers, then those employees would be covered by the more comprehensive provisions of the standard. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us again.