It is the policy of the Irvine
Unified School District to provide its employees and
students with a safe and healthy environment in which
to work and learn. Toward this end, and in compliance
with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s "Hazard Communication
Standard" as well as the State of
California’s "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act," the District will establish
and actively maintain a HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
to ensure compliance with the mandates of the federal
and state regulations governing employee protections
and required controls in the use, storage, and
disposal of hazardous and toxic chemicals.
Legal Reference:
Code of federal Regulations (CFR),
Rule 29 1920-1200 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
California Health and Safety Code, Sections
25100-25249
California Administrative Code, Title 22 Sections
66011 - 66935
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
California General Industry Safety Order 5194
(CAL/OSHA Hazardous Substance Information and
Training Act )
