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.
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
2006 Training
2007 Training
2008 Training
RTK January 2009 RTK June 2009
RTK February 2009 RTK July 2009
RTK March 2009 RTK Aughust 2009
RTK April 2009 RTK September 2009
RTK May 2009 RTK October 2009
REFERENCES
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
