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 Hazard Communication Program (HCP)

To comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and OSHA Lab Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) all new NCSU employees and volunteers will receive training as described in North Carolina State University’s Hazard Communication Program.

Please select the Title that applies to your work situation/area. You will be directed to the Hazard Communication Program associated with your work area.– select one of the following as it applies to your job or work area: This must be completed prior to beginning work.      (click on a topic for more information, click again to collapse the help menu) Training will open in a new browser window.

 
Training for Administrative employees

Employee groups:  administrative staff, information technology (IT) staff, library staff,  HR representatives, etc.
If your employee has not attended a new employee safety orientation (NEO) class and is required to do so, please contact your departments HR coordinator so they can schedule this. Proceed to the Hazard Communication Training section. You will need to read through the Hazard Communication Program and tailor it for your work area. Go over the chemicals used in your area, the hazards of those chemicals, where MSDS’s are located and what to do if the employee has further questions or an accident should occur.

  
Chemical package shippers and receivers

Employee groups:  shipping and receiving staff, mail room staff, couriers,
administrative staff that receive chemical packages, etc.
If your employee has not attended a new employee safety orientation (NEO) class and is required to do so, please contact your departments HR coordinator so they can schedule this. Proceed to the Hazard Communication Training section. You will need to read through the Hazard Communication Program and tailor it for your work area. Go over any chemicals used in your area, the hazards of those chemicals, how to handle the packages, where MSDS’s are located and what to do if the employee has further questions or an accident should occur.

  
Athletic facilities, field labs, zone shops

Employee groups:  zone shop employees, landscaping staff, athletic facility staff, field lab staff, housing employees who use chemicals, etc.
If your employee has not attended a new employee safety orientation (NEO) class and is required to do so, please contact your departments HR coordinator so they can schedule this. Proceed to the Chemical Safety Guide (CSG) for further training.

  
Laboratories, lab employees

Employee groups:  any employees working in a laboratory setting
Proceed to the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) for further training

Note:  Laboratories, such as a computer lab or psychology lab, where no chemicals are used, go to the Administrative employees group listed above to complete your training.