The Hazard Communication Program is intended to address the issue of evaluating and communicating hazard information to district employees. The following summarizes the responsibilities of those persons most directly involved with the successful implementation of this program.
The District Head Custodian will act as safety and environmental coordinator. He/She shall:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a written hazard communication program.
- Provide employees with training on hazardous materials and the measures required to maintain optimum protection while working with these agents.
- Review Material Safety Data Sheets for all products currently in use or being considered for use.
- Maintain an inventory of Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials.
- Request specific chemical information when such material has been designated as a trade secret by a manufacturer or supplier.
- Establish procedures to maintain the confidentiality of trade secret information.
The Building Head Custodian shall:
- Implement the Hazard Communication Program.
- Generate and maintain inventory listings of all hazardous materials present and provide updates where and when necessary.
- Act as employee contact for obtaining Material Safety Data Sheets from the State Health Department and/or manufacturers/suppliers of materials currently in use or being considered for use.
- Compile Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material used and obtains updates when necessary.
- Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets are readily accessible to employees, and will provide such information within 72 hours of an employee request.
- Ensure that each container identified as holding a hazardous material is properly labeled as to the identification of its contents and appropriate hazard warnings, including building materials containing asbestos.
Staff members shall:
- Actively participate in mandated training programs and comply with training provisions.
- Familiarize themselves with the Material Safety Data Sheets of those hazardous materials with which they work.
- Use those measures that have been distributed to protect themselves from adverse exposure to hazardous materials.
Adoption date: May 27, 1997
Reviewed: August 28, 2017
Revised: January 8, 2018