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CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICE
HAZARD COMMUNICATION & RIGHT TO KNOW
PROGRAM
The MCG RTK Program ensures compliance with the Georgia state law called the Georgia Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection & Right-To-Know Act of 1988 , the Georgia Department of Labor Law called Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection & Right-To-Know Rules, and the Federal Law called the "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA)." also known as SARA Title III of the "Superfund Amendment and Re-authorization Act (SARA).
MCG's Hazard Communication & RTK Program is managed under Environmental Health & Safety Division.
The Institution’s Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right-To-Know Plan is available to all employees under MCG Policies and Procedures.
The Institutional Right to Know Coordinator is Kenneth U. Erondu. He is available Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM. His office is located in CI-1003, in the building behind the Hamilton building next to the parking deck on RA Dent Blvd. His telephone number is (706)721-2591, Fax: (706)721-9844. He also has voice mail so that you may leave a message 24 hours a day.
Mailing Address:
Environmental Health and Safety Division
Right to Know Office
1405 Goss Lane
Bldg. CI-1001
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Main Office Phone Number:
(706) 721-2663
Information & Training Resources are available at:
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Institutional Right-to-Know Policies & Procedures
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Board of Regents
Training Resources
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MCG Training Resources
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Georgia Department of Labor Right to Know Poster
Services provided under this program include:
- Monitoring for compliance to MCG's Hazard Communication Program Policy and MCG's Hazard Communication Employee Training Program Policy.
- Coordination of activities for resolution of employee complaints regarding violations of the Right-to-Know Act (RTK).
- Basic RTK Training required for all personnel.
- Chemical Specific RTK Training required for personnel handling chemicals or hazardous materials.
- Hazardous Waste Awareness RTK Training for personnel handling chemicals or hazardous materials.
- Auditing of departmental training records.
- Provision of resources and information for specific chemical hazard class, personal protective equipment, chemical storage, and training materials upon request.
- Providing annual reports to all regulatory agencies.
- Advisory support capacity during major hazardous chemical spills and releases.
Basic Principles of the Right-to-Know Act:
- You have the right to know about the hazardous chemicals in your workplace. Under the "Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988" you must be informed of the following:
- The Requirements of the law.
- Your right to receive information regarding hazardous chemicals on your job.
- Your right to receive formal training and education on hazardous chemicals.
- What a Material Safety Data Sheet is and how to use it.
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Where hazardous chemicals are used
in your work area.
Your physician's right to receive information on the chemicals to which you may be exposed. - You cannot be fired, discriminated against, or disciplined for exercising your right to know.
- No pay, position, seniority, or other benefits may be lost for exercising your right to know.
- You may present a written request to receive a Material Safety Data Sheet for any chemical used on your job.
- You have the right to refuse to work with a hazardous chemical if a Material Safety Data Sheet in your employee's possession has not been provided to you within five (5) working days after your written request, unless you are required to perform essential services.
September 28, 2006