HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY
Jun 01, 2015
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INVENTORY
Hazard Communication Training
By now you should have completed the “Hazard Communication: Right to Understand (GHS)” online training.
If not click here. This was done to fulfill an OSHA
requirement to educate the U.S. workforce regarding a new globally harmonized system (GHS) for classification and labeling of chemicals.
How does this apply to me?
Baltimore County Public Schools is in the process of adhering to the new system.
An inventory will be sent in December to be completed by March.
Inventory
I am the Site Chemical Supervisor (SCS). I am the point person for the information. The inventory will be completed by
appropriate personnel and then given to me to submit to the Chemical Safety Coordinator (CSC).
Inventory
Major departments with chemicals: Art, Custodial staff, Food services, Health services, Science.
Individual people/departments need to inventory their own chemicals.
Inventory
A checklist/inventory will be provided. Any chemicals that exist in the building
that aren’t on the checklist/inventory will need to thought of with the following questions: Why do we have it? Do we need it?
Reminders
Aerosols, air fresheners, plug-ins, home cleaning chemicals, etc are not to be brought in and/or used at school.
Safety Data Sheets
All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be kept in the Health services binder in the Health suite.
To acquire a SDS if one isn’t provided, Google the manufacturer, product name, and SDS.
Do not remove any SDS from the binder, only add new ones.
Containers
Secondary containers are the main area of focus Many don’t have appropriate labels or SDSs
Primary containers should already be appropriately labeled and have a SDS
Dates
Inventory will be sent to me in Excel by 12/1/13.
I will disseminate ASAP. Inventory is to be completed and sent
back to me before 3/30/14. I must submit the completed inventory by
3/31/14.
Questions?
Any questions?