Hazard Communication Program

(For Non-Laboratory Application)

Issued by: Jeff Campbell

Date Effective: December 2010

1.0 Scope

This policy applies to all OHIO University (OHIO) personnel regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Communication Standard, which requires “all employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed”. All OHIO and contractor personnel performing work at OHIO facilities are subject to the requirements of this program. All work performed in non-laboratory settings that are not regulated by the OSHA "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories" shall be covered by this program.

2.0 Purpose

This program is designed to provide a better understanding of how chemicals are to be properly handled, to develop an understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals used and to ensure training for hazard communication. The intent is also to establish guidelines for acquisition of chemicals into the workplace. The requirements of this procedure are designed to comply with regulations of the Ohio Public Employees Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), Hazard Communication Standard.