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Last Updated:  March 28, 2012 - School Facilities Services/Transportation Team

 

Chemicals in Schools

 

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MANAGING SCHOOL TURF: ABCs, BMPs and IPM

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Action Item Button CHEMICAL INVENTORY - INSTRUCTIONS - Due September 1st

Posted 8-3-2011

Action Item Button CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN - INSTRUCTIONS - Due September 1st

Posted 8-22-2011

 

 

Highlights of Programs and Plans

I.  General Administration
 
II.  General Safety Practices
 
III.  Laboratory-Specific Safety Practices
Chemicals In Schools Program

State Rule - CMR 05-071, ch. 161

 

  • Hazardous Chemical Screening Process
  • Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals

  • Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)

  • Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)

 

  Hazard Communication Program

Federal - 29 CFR 1910.1200

State - Adopted Federal Rule 1910.1200

  • List of Hazardous Chemicals Present
  • Labels and Warnings

  • Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • Information and Training
  Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)

Federal - 29 CFR 1910.1450

State - Adopted Federal Rule 1910.1450

  • Written Chemical Hygiene Plan

  • Standard Operating Procedures

  • Control Measures Criteria

  • Equipment maintenance

  • Employee Information and Training

  • Medical Consultation and Examination

  • Chemical Hygiene Officer Assignment

 

         
Green Cleaning Program

State Statute - Resolve 2007, ch. 32

  • List of Cleaning Products
  • List of Disinfectants
  • "Green" Cleaning Procedures
  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program

State - CMR 01-026, ch. 27

State - RESOLVE Chapter 59, LD 837, Resolve, To Enhance the Use of Integrated Pest Management on School Grounds.  Effective: 9/28/2011

 

Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)

Federal - 29 CFR 1910.1450

  • Technical Guidance to Develop and Implement the CHP
  • Qualified by Training and/or Experience

 

 

Elements The Programs and Plans Have In Common

Annual Review and Evaluation
Document Location and Availability Readily Accessible
Information and Training Provided
Labels and Warnings

 

 

 

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