University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Hazard Communication / Chemical Right-to-Know Information

General Information:

• Departmental Hazard Communication Coordinators
• UWM Chemical Labeling Procedures
• Sample Right-To-Know Program:
  • Word Version
  • .pdf Version

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Chemical Hazard Information:

• How to Get an MSDS
• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Miscellaneous Information:

• Access to Medical and Exposure Records
• Campus Lawn Chemical Application Information
• Campus Pesticide Information
• Occupational Exposure Values Information
• Reproductive Health Hazard Information

Required Postings:

• Public Employee Safety and Health
• Employees' Right-To-Know Law

SARA Title III-Community Right-To-Know Information

• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
• State of Wisconsin: Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) (exit)
• DNR Spills Program

Training

• UWM Chemical Right-to-Know Training Module (online version)
• UWM Chemical Right-to-Know Training Module

Other Resources:

• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

• OSHA "Hazard Communication: Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs"
• CCOHS: MSDS-A Practical Guide to First Aid
• City of Milwaukee Code Requirements for Identification of Fire Hazards of Materials NFPA 704
• Health Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)