Hazard Communication Plan

6 Hazard Communication Plan B. Administrative Responsibilities Iowa State University Iowa State University (ISU) is responsible for ensuring the safety of its employees and for complying with applicable state and federal regulations. University administration places a high value on safety and encourages employees at all levels to promote positive attitudes regarding safety, to incorporate safety into their work practices, and to cooperate fully in the implementation of safety-related programs. Environmental Health and Safety The ISU Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety-related programs within the university. In fulfillment of this responsibility, EH&S created this manual and will assist individual departments in the development and implementation of a Hazard Communication Plan hazard communication plan in their areas. Specifically, EH&S has responsibility for: • Developing and providing basic Hazard Communication training for university employees. • Providing assistance to supervisors and employees in the implementation of the Hazard Communication Plan. • Reviewing the labeling and hazard warning system that is used on secondary containers and ensuring that it is consistent throughout all departments. • Reviewing safety data sheets on any currently used materials or any proposed new chemicals, when there are questions about potential hazards or safety issues with a chemical. • Providing technical guidance and policy interpretation to university personnel. Departments Eachuniversitydepartment is responsible for evaluatingareasunder its administrative control and determining whether hazardous chemicals are present. Departments that identify hazardous chemicals in their areas are responsible for adopting and implementing the Hazard Communication Plan. Departments participating in the program must: • Designate a safety coordinator. • Submit inventories of hazardous chemicals used within the department to EH&S at least on an annual basis. • Inform contractors working in the area of any hazards that they