What and where is NMSUs written Hazard Communication Program?
Each NMSU department using hazardous materials on a regular basis is required to establish a Hazard Communication Program for their areas. This program must include written documentation of their procedures to establish and update an inventory of hazardous materials in their areas, to provide safety information on the hazardous materials (MSDSs), to ensure proper labeling, and to provide information and training on the hazards. A written copy of the program, the inventory, as well as the MSDSs is to be made available to employees using or working in areas where hazardous materials are used or stored. A model program is available. (Hazcom Model Program – format: Word or WordPerfect/rich text ) The University has an written Hazard Communication Program administered by Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), which oversees the programs written by the various departments and other areas which do not used hazardous materials on a regular basis. It is available for review at Environmental He
