EBAA - Chemical Hazards

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

The Acton School Department is committed to providing a safe environment for students and employees.  It is the policy of the Acton School Department to follow safe practices in regard to the storage and handling of hazardous chemicals in the schools.  The school department and its employees will comply with all applicable Maine and federal laws and regulations concerning hazardous chemicals. 

The Superintendent will be responsible for developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan that includes procedures relevant to the identification, purchase, storage, inventory, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, maintenance of material safety data sheets (MSDS), and for ensuring that employees are provided required training and information concerning hazardous chemicals used in schools.  The Superintendent may delegate responsibilities associated with Plan development to school system staff, as appropriate.

The Superintendent will appoint a Chemical Hygiene Officer for the school department.  The Chemical Hygiene Officer will have the primary responsibility for implementing the school department’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.  The person appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer should be familiar with State and federal regulations pertaining to laboratory and chemical safety and the chemicals used in the school.

The Chemical Hygiene Officer shall achieve such certification and/or attend such training as may be mandated by the Maine Department of Education or other State agencies. 

Legal Reference: 29 C.F.R. § 19140.1200

   26 M.R.S.A. § 565

   Ch. 2 § 179 (Dept. of Prof. Regulation Rule)

   Ch. 161 (Dept. of Educ. Rule)

Adopted:   April 11, 2006

Reviewed:   November 12, 2019

     Acton School Department