Policy 5631

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
5631 HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HANDLING OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES BY
EMPLOYEES


The Board directs the Superintendent to establish rules to ensure District implementation of applicable federal and state laws pertaining to the identification, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Hazard Communication Standard

All personnel will be provided with applicable training to comply with the New York State "Right-to-Know" Law and the Hazard Communication Standard. Both the "Right to Know" poster and the "Labor Law Information Relating to Public Employees" poster must be posted in common areas informing workers of relevant work hazards and associated rights.

The Superintendent or designee will maintain a current record of the contact information of every employee who handles or uses toxic substances and which substance(s) were handled or used by the employee.


Policy References:
Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Parts 261 and 262
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR § 1910.1200
Labor Law §§ 875-883
Public Health Law §§ 4800-4808
6 NYCRR Part 371
9 NYCRR Part 1174



Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22

Policy 5631