TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATION ACT

of

1985/1993

(See Tx. Dept. of Health's side-by-side comparison)

A. Post notice for faculty & staff,

B. Obtain generic MSDSs for each hazardous chemical & make readily available for reference

C. Provide training for all new personnel who use or handle hazardous chemicals and as needed for other personnel for categories of hazardous chemicals before the employee works in the area containing the chemical(s).
1. Interpreting chemical labels & MSDSs & the relationship between the two methods of hazard communication
2. Location of hazardous chemicals
3. Acute & chronic effects
4. Safe handling & storage of hazardous chemicals
5. Use of protective equipment
6. Safe handling, cleanup & disposal of hazardous chemicals
7. First aid procedures
8. Record of training - roster, date, subjects covered, instructor's name

D. Label hazardous chemical containers
1. identity
2. physical & health hazards (including target organs)
3. name & address of manufacturer (primary containers only)

NOTE:
Inspections by TX. Dept. of Health primarily focus on:
1. MSDSs
2. Labeling
3. Training
4. Personal protection

Note: MSDS not required for:(1) FDA approved food, food additive, color additive, drug, cosmetic, medical or vetinary device (2) pesticide, (3) beverage alcohols, wime or malt beverages or (4) any product under Consumer Product Safety Act requirements.

Science, vocational, art, photography, homemaking, & journalism teachers especially need to incorporate the RECOMMENDED training of students into their safety instruction PRIOR to students working w/ hazardous chemicals.

However, other district departments, such as maintenance, transportation, and food services, may be in greater need for training.

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