Policy 3.16: Hazard Communications
Commitment
Haywood Community College is firmly committed to providing each of its employees a safe and healthy work environment. It is the policy of the college to protect our employees as well as the public under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Vice President of Administrative Services will have the overall responsibility for coordinating the program for Haywood Community College located at Clyde, NC.
Access to the Written Program
All or part of this written Hazard Communication Program is available to employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Hazard (NIOSH). This is available from the person named above for review.
Hazard Determination
Substances known to be hazardous are included in our Hazard Communication Program. Every hazardous substance known to be present in the workplace will be listed on the "Hazardous Chemical Inventory". The Purchasing/Equipment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the list.
The identity of the substance appearing on the "Hazardous Chemicals Inventory" will be the same name that appears on the manufacturer's label, in-house label, and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for that substance. "Hazardous Chemicals Inventory" will serve as an index to the MSDS's files.
Labeling
No hazardous chemicals will be accepted for use in the facility, or shipped to any outside location, unless labeled with at least the following information:
- Identity of the hazardous chemical(s)
- Appropriate hazard warning
- Name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party
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