Responsible Office: Environmental Health and Safety Approved By: President's Council Approved Date: 11/1/2011 Effective Date: 11/1/2011 Category: Faculty and Staff Description/Purpose: Hazardous Substances Details: Saint Francis University has developed a written Hazard Communication Program in compliance with OSHA Hazard communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e). This program details the steps taken by the University to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals purchased and distributed by the University have been evaluated and communicated to all employees. In addition, the University complies with the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Program, which requires employers to tell their employees, the community, and certain public agencies about hazardous substances in the workplace. Training is provided for affected employees. |