UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 4, Page 13
September 21, 1995
Safety Corner

     e act or policy, call 831-8475. A reminder now that the fall
semester is under way: staff and students and responsibilities under
the state of Delaware's Hazardous Chemical Information Act and
University Policy No. 7-27.
     The purpose of the act and policy is to protect individuals from
the hazards associated with the use of chemicals. All University
operations, including classroom activities, that involve the use of
hazardous chemicals are subject to these regulations:

   * 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 by the individuals giving and
     receiving training. When completed, original training forms
     should be sent to the Department of Occupational Health and
     Safety. Copies of training certifications should be kept by
     departments for one year.
   * Hazardous Material Safety Manuals to aid in training are
     available from the Department of Occupational Health and Safety.
     It is suggested that unwanted, undamaged books be returned to
     instructors or supervisors. Hazardous Safety Manuals also can be
     found on U-Discover! under Occupational Health and Safety and in
     SafetyCorner in bulletin boards on MVS.
   * The Department of Occupational Health and Safety will conduct
     training sessions for supervisors upon request and is available
     for consultation about the requirements.

     For further information or questions pertaining to the act or
policy, call 831-8475.