School Planning and Management, 2015
A well-managed facilities program is much more than just keeping sites in operational order and up to par with compliance tasks like drills and inspections. Think of something as important and multi-faceted as hazard communications. To be done right, a district’s HazCom program has to include: the written plan, which must be reviewed annually; the identification of all chemicals and potential hazards hidden in every cabinet and corner of every building; having access to corresponding and current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); completion of various inspections; ensuring chemical containers are properly labeled; providing employee awareness and training; maintaining supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff; and effective communication to make sure staff are aware of the proper use, dangers and impacts of chemicals and hazards.
