The
Hazard Communication Plan
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The Hazard Communication
Plan (HCP) provides you with information regarding the potential hazards
and safe handling of chemicals used at the MSU Student Health Service (SHS).
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The MSU Student Health Service
(SHS) is complying with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (“Right
To Know”), 29:1910.1200, by compiling a hazardous chemicals list, by using
MSDSs, by ensuring that containers are labeled, and by providing you with
this training.
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This HCP applies to all
work operations at the SHS where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals
under normal working conditions or during an emergency situation.
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The Chair of the ICC is
the HCP coordinator, acting as the representative of the SHS Director,
who has overall responsibility for the HCP. The Chair of the ICC will review
and update the HCP as necessary. Copies of the written HCP and the regulations
governing the HCP are available in the HCP notebook in the Infection Control
Coordinator’s office. The most important parts of the written HCP itself
is available in the HCP notebook located in your work area. Your supervisor
will show you the location of that notebook for your review.
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Under this HCP, you will
be informed of the contents of the Hazard Communication Standard, the hazardous
properties of chemicals with which you work, safe handling procedures,
and measures to take to protect yourself from these chemicals. You will
also be informed of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks.
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Communication Plan is located in the ICC Chair’s office. The parts of the
plans that are most important to you are also located in:
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