Hazard Communication / Chemical Right-to-Know Information

• General Information:

  • Departmental Hazard Communication Coordinators

  • UWM Chemical Labeling Procedures
  • Sample Right-To-Know Program:

    • Word Version

    • .pdf Version

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Chemical Hazard Information:

  • How to Get an MSDS

  • Resources on the Internet (via the University Safety & Assurances Link Page)
  • UWM MSDS Inventory (v. 05/2007)
  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
  • UWM MSDS Inventory Hazard Ratings

• Example MSDS Inventories:

  • Power Plant MSDS Inventory

  • Power Plant MSDS Inventory

• UWM Chemical Right-to-Know Training Module

• Miscellaneous Information:

  • Access to Medical and Exposure Records

  • Campus Lawn Chemical Application Information
  • Campus Pesticide Information
  • Occupational Exposure Values Information
  • Reproductive Health Hazard Information

• Required Postings:

  • Public Employee Safety and Health

  • Employees' Right-To-Know Law

• SARA Title III-Community Right-To-Know Information

  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan

  • State of Wisconsin: Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) (exit)
  • DNR Spills Program

• Other Resources:

  • OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

  • OSHA "Hazard Communication: Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs"
  • CCOHS: MSDS-A Practical Guide to First Aid
  • City of Milwaukee Code Requirements for Identification of Fire Hazards of Materials NFPA 704
  • Health Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Updated April 29, 2008 by SAK