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HAZARD COMMUNICATION/EMPLOYEE
RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAM Concordia College attempts to provide a safe and healthy
working environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, the
office of Risk Management and Safety will provide you with information about the hazardous substances
that may be present in your work area. There are several different ways
in which this information is presented. 1.The Hazard Communication/Employee Right-to-Know Program contains the
specific information relating to policies and practices in the use of
hazardous substances. 2. The Hazardous Chemical List gives the name of every hazardous chemical
in use and/or storage in your work area. There is a list in every building
on campus, and in some instances, in each department within a building
(i.e. Physical Plant, Ivers, Science). Your supervisor will know the location
of this list, or call the office of Risk Management and Safety at 299-3682 or 299-4939. 3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are printouts listing the characteristics
of each hazardous material in use or in storage in a specific area of
campus. Copies of MSDS will be found in the same location as the Hazardous
Chemical List. 4. Labels are on every product and/or chemical. They identify the material
and give instructions on handling, storage, first aid, etc. 5. Training is conducted annually to keep employees up to date on changes
in products, procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 6. The Right-to-Know Program also contains information about harmful
physical agents. If your work exposes you to these hazards, training will
be given on ways to protect yourself. 7. Infectious Agents. If your work duties routinely present possible
exposure to infectious agents, follow the requirements and procedures
of the Concordia College Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control programs. 8. Harmful Physical Agents. If your work duties routinely expose you
to ionizing radiation refer to the Radiation Safety Manual located in
Room 246S of the Science Center or contact Dr. Ellen Aho at 299-3797. |
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