Hazard Communication Plan

5 Hazard Communication Plan A. Introduction Safety and Compliance Statement To comply with state and federal regulations and to ensure the safety of university employees and the community, Iowa State University (ISU) is dedicated to informing all employees who work with hazardous chemicals of both the hazardous properties of these chemicals and the available protective measures to minimize chemical exposures. This information will be made available to employees through this written manual, from labels on chemical containers, safety data sheets (SDS), and by training. Employees will be informed of the recognized hazards associated with the chemicals they work with before their initial assignment and whenever the hazards change. The goal of ISU Hazard Communication Plan is to reduce employee exposure to hazardous chemicals, prevent chemical-related injuries and illnesses, and meet regulatory requirements. Regulatory Basis The Worker Right to Know Manual is designed to assist university departments in developing and implementing an action plan to comply with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) Hazardous Chemical Risks Right To Know Standard, Iowa Administrative Code Section 875, Chapters 110, 130 and 140, effective March 31, 1999. On May 25, 2012, OSHA adopted the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The goal of the standard is to create uniform information for hazardous chemicals. These standard revisions changed the format of container labels and safety data sheets.