8431 - WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

Upper Arlington City School District

Administrative Guidelines

8431 - WRITTEN HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

Use of these guidelines will produce a toxic hazard communication program that will be in compliance with Policy 8431. Some methods go beyond the minimum requirements of the standard to more effectively communicate hazards to workers, for example, having workers sign training statements.

General

The following written hazard communication program has been established for the District by its THP Officer, the Director of Custodial Services.

The program will be available in his/her office for review by all employees.

	A.	Hazard Determination
		The Director of Custodian Services will be relying on Material Safety Data Sheets from material suppliers to meet hazard determination requirements.
	B.	Labeling
		The user will be responsible for ensuring that:

		1.	all incoming containers are properly labeled;
		2.	all incoming products are checked for identity, hazard warning, and name and address of responsible party;
		3.	all portable containers are labeled with identity and hazard warning;
		4.	piping systems are painted at access points and every ten (10) feet where the piping is eight (8) feet or closer to employee contact.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

		1.	The user will be responsible for compiling the master MSDS file which is to be kept in the user’s office.
		2.	MSDSs will be available for review to all employees. Copies will be available upon request to any administrator or supervisor.
		3.	The user shall make requests for MSDSs on all purchase orders. A file of follow-up letters shall be maintained for all shipments received without MSDSs.
		4.	The Director of Custodial Services shall provide supervisors with the required OSHA Right to Know poster and postings notifying employees of new or revised MSDSs within five (5) days of receipt of a new or revised MSDS.