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THE ORCBS > Occupational Safety > Programs & Guidelines > Right To Know > Hazard Communication Document >
 RESPONSIBILITY
The
Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety
The Office of
Radiation, Chemical & Biological Safety (ORCBS) is responsible
for the development and administration of the Michigan State University
Hazard Communication Program. The ORCBS shall:
- Serve as
the on campus authority and source of information for the MSU
Right to Know Program.
- Develop a
written Hazard Communication document, and revise it as necessary.
- Store, maintain
and distribute MSDSs for campus employees.
- Provide information
and direction for the training of contractors who perform work
for MSU and might be exposed to hazardous chemicals while working
on campus, or who might bring chemicals into campus workplaces.
- Provide a
comprehensive orientation about the RTK law to supervisors, including
training materials on chemical safety and chemical handling.
- Establish
procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of the program such as
training program evaluations, training exams, and self evaluation
checklists.
Unit
(departments, institutes, schools, outlying field stations, service
groups, facilities, etc.)
The Unit shall:
- Implement
the Right to Know program at the departmental level.
- Provide specific
training to employees who work with, or may work with hazardous
chemicals, or could reasonably be exposed in an emergency.
- Maintain
a unit list of hazardous chemicals.
- Inform employees
on the methods that are used to detect the unwarranted presence
and/or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.
- Inform employees
on the location of MSU's Hazard Communication Document.
- Train employees
on how to obtain an MSDS.
- Post a notice
of a new or revised MSDS not later than 5 working days after receipt
for a period of 10 working days and directions for locating the
new or revised sheet. A copy of a notice is located in Appendix
A.
- Post notices
to keep employees informed of their protections and obligations
under the Right to Know Law which shall include;
- The location
of the MSDSs for the hazardous chemicals produced or used
in the workplace and the name of the person from whom to obtain
the sheets.
- That
the employer is prohibited from discharging or discriminating
against an employee who exercises the rights regarding information
about hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
- That,
as an alterative to requesting the employer for a MSDS for
a hazardous chemical in the workplace, the employee may obtain
a copy of the MSDS from the department of public health. The
sign shall include the address and telephone number of the
division of the department of public health that has the responsibility
of responding to such requests.
A copy of
a notice meeting these requirements is located in Appendix B.
- Inform employees
of the standard operating procedures for safe handling and disposal
of any hazardous chemical that an employee may come in contact
with.
- Maintain
documentation of employee training.
- Ensure that
employees generating hazardous waste are properly trained.
- Ensure that
all hazardous chemicals are labeled according to MSU's labeling
policy (Section 3.0).
- Inform employees
of the hazards of non-routine tasks.
- Inform employees
of the hazards of chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their
work area.
- Ensure that
the Personal Protective Equipment Guideline is implemented and
maintained within the department.
- Ensure that
the Respiratory Protection Program is implemented and maintained
within the department, if required.
- Inform employees
in the event that a contractor will be performing work involving
hazardous chemicals.
Employee
Individual employees
are responsible for their own safety. All individuals performing
work with hazardous substances must accept a shared responsibility
for operating in a safe manner once they have been informed about
the extent of risk and safe procedures for their activities. They
also have the responsibility to inform their supervisors of accidents
and work practices or working conditions they believe hazardous
to their health or to the health of others.
The Employee
shall:
- Attend departmental
training sessions
- Label containers
according to departmental and MSU policy
- Know how
and where to obtain an MSDS
- Report accidents
and unsafe conditions.
Employee
information and training
Right to Know Table Contents
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