Right-To-Know
The Georgia Right-To-Know Law requires each employee (faculty, staff, student workers, full time employees, part time employees and/or temporary employees) to be provided with information and training on the hazardous chemicals that they may be exposed to as part of their job. To comply, RM/EHS has developed an RTK program outlining the law requirements as it applies to the UWG community. This program requires all new employees to take RTK training within the first 6 months of employment and annually thereafter.
To facilitate this requirement, the BOR has an online Basic Awareness Training module. A Chemical Specific Training is also available for those individuals who would like to supplement the basic course. On request, RM/EHS can also provide customized training to meet a department’s specific needs. Training documentation for individuals who have conducted the online training is provided below.
UWG's Right-To-Know Training Documentation
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that provides a wealth of information about a chemical product whether it is in solid, liquid or in a gaseous form. To learn more about MSDS and search for a MSDS, we have provided more information and links here.
UWG's Right-To-Know Training Documentation
RTK January 2007
RTK February 2007
RTK March 2007
RTK April 2007
RTK May 2007
RTK June 2007
RTK July 2007
RTK August 2007
RTK September 2007
RTK October 2007
RTK November 2007
RTK January 2008
RTK Annual Training Faculty and Staff
References
The following references are resources for further information on training requirements as well as all other elements
of the RTK Program:
UWG RM/EHS, Safety and Loss Control Manual
Board of Regents, Right to Know (Hazard Communication)
Georgia Department of Labor, Public Employee Hazardous Chemicals Protection and Right to Know Rules
