UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 7, Page 7                                
October 15, 1992                                               
Hazardous chemical policy designed to protect users            
                                                               
     Now that the semester is under way, faculty, staff and students 
should remember their rights and responsibilities under the state of 
Delaware's Hazardous Chemical Information Act and University Policy  
No. 7-27.                                                            
     The purpose of the act and the policy is to protect individuals 
from the hazards associated with the use of chemicals. All University
operations, including classroom activities involving the use of      
hazardous chemicals, are subject to this regulation.                 
     Training must be conducted before faculty, staff or students use
hazardous materials. Training sessions must include a discussion of  
the subjects listed on the Hazardous Chemical Training certification 
form.                                                                
     Training documentation is required to be completed by the       
individuals giving and receiving training. When completed, original  
training forms should be sent to the Department of Occupational Health        
and Safety. Current copies of training certifications should be kept 
in departments for one year.                                         
     Hazardous materials manuals to aid in training are available from  
the Department of Occupational Health and Safety. Persons are        
encouraged to return unwanted, undamaged books to their instructors or        
supervisors for reuse to conserve resources and reduce costs.        
     The Department of Occupational Health and Safety, which will    
conduct training sessions for supervisors upon request, is available 
for consultation on the requirements.                                
     Questions concerning the act or the University policy should be 
directed to the Department of Occupational Health and Safety, at     
831-8475.