BP3514.1 Business and Non-Instructional Operations Hazardous Substances The Governing Board recognizes that potentially hazardous substances are used in the daily operations of our schools. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure these substances are inventoried, used, stored and regularly disposed of in a safe and legal manner. Insofar as possible, the Superintendent or designee shall minimize the quantities of hazardous substances stored on District property and shall substitute less dangerous materials for hazardous substances. Hazard Communication Program The Superintendent or designee shall develop, implement and monitor a written hazard communication program in accordance with state law. As part of this program, he/she shall ensure that employees are fully informed about the properties and potential hazards of substances to which they may be exposed and that materials safety data sheets are readily accessible to them. Teachers shall instruct students about the importance of proper handling, storage, disposal and protection when using any potentially hazardous substance. Legal Reference: Education Code 49341 Legislative findings 49401.5 Legislative intent; consultation services 49411 Chemical listing; compounds used in school programs; determination of shelf life; disposal Food and Agriculture Code 12981 Regulations re pesticides and worker safety Health and Safety Code 25163 Registration; exemptions; inspection (re transportation of hazardous wastes) 25500-25520 Hazardous materials; release response plans; inventory Legal Reference (continued): Labor Code 6360-6363 Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act Code of Regulations, Title 8 5194 Hazard Communication Adopted: 9/10/97 Revised: