5.0 Responsibilities

5.1 Environmental Health and Safety

5.1.1 Ensures that overall Hazard Communication program is functioning properly, through periodic auditing and review.

5.1.2 Insures that the master chemical inventory list is updated as new MSDS are received from departmental orders.

5.1.3 Archive all old or obsolete MSDS.

5.1.4 Requests additional information of the chemical manufacturer when necessary to thoroughly review MSDS.

5.1.5 Provide consultation and training to the campus community.

5.2 The Department Chair, Supervisor or Designate Shall:

5.2.1 Ensures that the Hazard Communication Program is functioning properly within affected areas.

5.2.2 Conducts spot checks to determine if the departmental MSDS book and inventory are accurate compared to the physical inventory.

5.2.3 Ensures that the Department Inventory and MSDS book are updated when manufacturers updated MSDS are received.

5.2.4 Coordinates and communicates HazCom activities with the Department personnel.

5.2.5 Ensures that employees adhere to this procedure.

5.2.6 Reviews new MSDS with all potentially exposed employees.

5.2.7 Reviews MSDS with new employees or newly transferred employees with which they will work and explains the location of the department MSDS book and the chemical inventory.

5.2.8 Evaluate and develop safety procedures, training, and hazard communication strategies to address all “non-routine tasks.”

5.3 Employees

5.3.1 Adhere to this procedure.

5.3.2 Review and understanding the hazards associated with the materials working with.

5.3.3 Know where the chemical inventory and MSDS book is located in your area and areas where you may be temporarily assigned.

5.4 Outside Personnel

5.4.1 All contractors and subcontractor personnel are required to comply with this procedure.

5.4.2 Provide MSDS to the Department Chairman or Supervision for hazardous chemicals brought into OHIO facilities for use in completion of assigned work, if requested.

5.5 Chemical Waste Generation

5.5.1 Persons who generate chemical waste who are responsible for preparing and packaging chemical waste according to the "Waste Packaging Instructions" found on EHS website, or by contacting the Hazardous Material Manager.

5.5.2 Contractors are responsible for hazardous waste disposal from waste generated by their activities, unless the arrangements are made beforehand with OHIO.

5.6 Shipping of Hazardous Chemicals

5.6.1 Any person shipping hazardous chemicals from the site of generation must have specific training for safe transportation of those hazardous materials. For specific requirements check the EHS website, www.ohio.edu/ehs or contact the Hazardous Materials Manager.

5.7 Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know

5.7.1 Persons having responsibility for inventorying chemicals in the workplace shall follow the guidance found in the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

5.7.2 Quantities exceeding the reporting limits shall be made known to EHS. Minimum reporting quantities are typically 500 pounds or more for storing chemicals. There are other requirements for chemical releases. See the EHS Hazardous Materials Manager for information.

5.8 Records

5.8.1 The Master Chemical Inventory and Master MSDS File shall be maintained by Environmental Health and Safety.

5.8.2 Each Department shall maintain a Departmental Chemical Inventory and the Departmental MSDS Book.