Department heads are responsible for maintaining alphabetical MSDS files in areas under their control. All employees must have access to material safety data sheets in their work areas. If MSDS are not available, the area supervisor should be notified. If a MSDS is missing or is obviously incomplete, a new MSDS will be requested from the manufacturer. The storage location and maximum quantity to be stored must also be included.
Departments are responsible for keeping chemical inventory spreadsheets current.
It is important that all personnel understand the training. Supervisors are responsible for answering questions from employees, monitoring work practices and providing additional training whenever new hazards are introduced. It identifies key campus personnel who must be notified in the event of an emergency. All employees will be informed of evacuation plans and emergency reporting procedures. The Hazardous Materials Coordinator will periodically audit departmental hazardous material inventories and MSDS files to make sure they are complete.