You have the right to know about the hazardous chemicals in your workplace. Under
the "Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right-to-Know Act of 1988"
you must be informed of the following:
- The Requirements of the law
- Your right to receive information regarding hazardous chemicals on your job.
- Your right to receive formal training and education on hazardous chemicals.
- What a Material Safety Data Sheet is and how to use it.
- Where hazardous chemicals are used in your work area.
- Your physician's right to receive information on the chemicals to which you may be
exposed.
You cannot be fired, discriminated against, or disciplined for exercising your right
to know.
- No pay, position, seniority, or other benefits may be lost for exercising your right
to know.
- You may present a written request to receive a Material Safety Data Sheet for any
chemical used on your job.
- You have the right to refuse to work with a hazardous chemical if a Material Safety
Data Sheet in your employee's possession has not been provided to you within five
(5) working days after your written request, unless you are required to perform essential
services.
Services provided under this program include:
- Monitoring for compliance to Augusta University's Hazard Communication Program Policy
and Augusta University's Hazard Communication Employee Training Program Policy.
- Coordination of activities for resolution of employee complaints regarding violations
of the Right-to-Know Act (RTK).
- Basic RTK Training required for all personnel.
- Chemical Specific RTK Training required for personnel handling chemicals or hazardous
materials.
- Hazardous Waste Awareness RTK Training for personnel handling chemicals or hazardous
materials.
- Auditing of departmental training records.
- Provision of resources and information for specific chemical hazard class, personal
protective equipment, chemical storage, and training materials upon request.
- Providing annual reports to all regulatory agencies.
- Advisory support capacity during major hazardous chemical spills and releases.