FAO 9.0 - Hazardous Materials Management Policy :

SUMMARY/SCOPE
Edmonds College is committed to practicing and promoting environmental stewardship, maintaining a healthy and safe learning and working environment and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations related to hazard communications and hazardous materials handling.

DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of Edmonds College staff, students, and visitors, through the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials that are used on its site. Staff is required to adhere to the procedures outlined in the college’s Hazardous Waste Management Procedures and the Hazard Communication Program. These procedures include the proper training required for the identification, management, storage, disposal, and use of hazardous waste materials. These procedures also include the proper labeling of products, shipping and container requirements, handling of spills, maintenance of waste accumulation areas, record keeping, and posting of emergency contact information.

The Hazard Communication Program provides detailed procedures to ensure that employees and anyone on the college’s property who could potentially be exposed to hazardous materials is informed of the hazardous property of chemicals, safe handling procedures, and appropriate protective measures.

RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FAO 9.01pr - Hazard Communication Program

FAO 9.02pr - Hazardous Waste Management Procedures

SOURCE INFORMATION
WAC 173-303 Dangerous Waste Regulations

WAC 296-901 Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication

CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Vice President for Human Resources and Operations

PRIMARY CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR (Director/Dean)
Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

REVIEW PERIOD
Three years.

REVIEW HISTORY
2021-Oct 18 Amended to update content owner

2019-Jan 28 Approved by President’s Cabinet