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Hazard Communication Manual

Reviewed October 2008
Revised January 2008

Employees of OSU have the right to know the properties and potential safety and health hazards of substances to which they may be exposed. Such knowledge is essential to reducing the risk of occupational illness and injury.

This manual outlines the steps in training employees and their departments in how to comply with the OSU Hazard Communication program, also known as the "Right-To-Know" program.

OSU's written program, required by State law, is Policy and Procedures 3-0535.


Oklahoma Hazard Communication Standard

(Summary of Right-to-Know Legislation)

Enacted: April 11, 1986

Scope:

The Oklahoma standard applies to all public employers who use hazardous substances, to any person who imports and sells a hazardous substance to any public employer in the state, and to manufacturers who produce or distribute hazardous substances in the state.

State Agency:

Department of Labor
4001 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73015
(405) 528-1500

To Whom Does This Program Apply?

  • Cities
  • Counties
  • Public Authorities
  • Public Schools
  • Universities
  • All State and Local Government Employers
HazCom Label

Outline of Right-to-Know (RTK) Program

  1. Material Safety Data Sheets
    (MSDS)

  2. Labeling and Marking System

  3. Employee Training Sessions

  4. Written Right-To-Know Plan
  5. Chemical Inventory List


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