Administrative Regulation
AR3514.1
Business and Non-Instructional
Operations
Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Substances
The disposal of chemicals
may be accomplished in accordance with removal and disposal systems established
by the
Hazard Communication Program
The written hazard
communication program shall be available upon request to all employees and
their designated representatives. (Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5194)
The following materials are
exempted from the Hazard Communication Program and this District regulation:
hazardous wastes; tobacco products; wood and wood products; manufactured
articles; food, drugs and cosmetics intended for personal consumption by
employees while in the workplace; and substances used in compliance with
regulations issued by the Department of Pesticide Regulation pursuant to Food
and Agriculture Code 12981.
1. Container Labeling
Except for consumer
products, pesticides, alcoholic beverages or food, drug and additive products
that are already labeled in compliance with federal law, no container of
hazardous substance shall be accepted by schools or the District unless labeled
by the supplier with the following information:
a. Identity of the hazardous
substance(s)
b. Hazard warning statements
c. Name and address of the
chemical manufacturer or importer
Whenever hazardous
substances are transferred from their original containers to other containers,
the secondary containers shall likewise be labeled with the identity and hazard
warning statement.
2. Material Safety Data
Sheets
Upon receiving a hazardous
substance or mixture, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the
manufacturer has also furnished a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as required
by law. If the MSDS is missing or obviously incomplete, the Superintendent or
designee shall request a new MSDS from the manufacturer and shall notify the
California Occupational Safety and Health Division(Cal/OSHA) if a complete MSDS
is not received.
The Superintendent or
designee shall maintain copies of MSDS for all hazardous substances and ensure
that they are available to all affected employees during working hours. He or
she shall review incoming MSDS for new and significant health or safety
information and shall disseminate this information to affected employees.
3. Employee Information
and Training
Employees shall receive
in-service training on hazardous substances in their work area at the time of
their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their
work area. This training shall include but is not limited to: (Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 5194)
a. An overview of the
requirements of
b. The location,
availability and content of the District's written hazard communication program
c. Information as to any
operations in the employees' work area where hazardous substances are present
d. The physical and health
effects of the hazardous substances in the work area
e. Techniques and methods of
observation that may determine the presence or release of hazardous substances
in the work area
f. Methods by which
employees can lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous substances, such as
appropriate work practices, use of personal protective equipment and
engineering controls
g. Steps the District has
taken to lessen or prevent exposure to these substances
h. Emergency and first aid
procedures to follow if exposed to the hazardous substance(s)
i. Instruction on how to
read labels and review MSDS for appropriate information.
4. List of Hazardous
Substances
For specific information
about the hazardous substances known to be present in the District and sites,
employees may consult the MSDS sheets.
5. Hazardous non routine
Tasks
When employees are required
to perform hazardous non routine tasks, they shall first receive information
about the specific hazards to which they may be exposed during this activity
and the protective/safety measures that must be used. They shall also receive
information about emergency procedures and the measures the District has taken
to lessen the hazards, including ventilation, respirators, and the presence of
another employee.
6. Hazardous Substances
in Unlabeled Pipes
Before starting to work on
unlabeled pipes, employees shall contact their supervisors for information as
to the hazardous substance(s) contained in the pipes, the potential hazards,
and safety precautions that must be taken.
7. Informing Contractors
To ensure that outside
contractors and their employees work safely in District buildings and schools, the
Superintendent or designee shall inform these contractors of hazardous
substances that are present on the site and precautions that employees may take
to lessen the possibility of exposure. It shall be the contractor's
responsibility to disseminate this information to his/her employees and
subcontractors.
Adopted:
Revised:
Related Policies and Exhibits:
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3514.1 Hazardous Substances