SECTION 800 - HUMAN RESOURCES
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HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Many substances that
are used on a daily basis can be considered hazardous - bleach, gasoline,
rubbing alcohol and detergents to name a few.
These substances can be found at Georgia Perimeter College.
In addition, science
labs and facilities' shops often use and store other substances that are
classified as hazardous.
WHAT ARE MATERIAL DATA SAFETY
SHEETS?
Manufacturers of
hazardous materials are required to provided consumers of their products with
MSDSs. These are documents that detail the contents and potential hazards such
as explosion or fire, health risk, chronic or acute toxicity as well as
recommended safety precautions.
WHERE CAN I FIND MSDSs AND OTHER INFORMATION AT GEORGIA
PERIMETER COLLEGE?
Copies of the Hazard
Communication Program can be found in the Media Centers of each of the
campuses. Copies of the program and all MSDSs are kept at each Protective
Services Office. At Lawrenceville, the program and MSDSs are in the Office of
the Provost. In addition, site specific MSDSs are kept in labs and shops.
WHO HANDLES THIS PROGRAM AND TO
WHOM SHOULD QUESTIONS BE DIRECTED?
A
committee consisting of people from all areas of the College including
Academics, Plant Operations, Protective Services and Auxiliary Services
administers and monitors this program at Georgia Perimeter College. For more
information contact:
COORDINATOR OF THE RIGHT TO KNOW
PROGRAM:
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (404) 299-4420
Revised
5/99
Revised 4/04 – First
paragraph, minor editorial change
“Many
substances that are used on a daily basis can be considered hazardous - bleach,
gasoline, rubbing alcohol and detergents to name a few. And of course These substances can be found at Georgia Perimeter College.”