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Hazard Communication
Chemicals Stored or Used by Princeton University
Chemicals Stored or Used by the Contractor
Chemicals Stored or Used by Princeton University
Chemicals are used extensively at Princeton University, including, but
not limited to, laboratories, maintenance activities, and janitorial work.
According to the requirements of 29
CFR 1910 Subpart Z, when the Contractor works in area(s)
where chemicals are stored or used, the Contractor may request from the
Project Manager the following information:
- Special precautions and/or safety procedures for the work area.
- Method of obtaining MSDSs for hazardous chemicals present in the
Contractor’s
work area.
- Special procedures to follow in the event of an accidental release or
exposure to the hazardous chemicals.
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Chemicals Stored or Used by the Contractor
- The Contractor must take all necessary precautions to protect University
employees, students, and visitors from exposure to the chemicals.
- The Contractor should maintain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) on-site
for all hazardous chemicals used or stored at the job site. Copies
of MSDSs should be provided to the Project Manager and copied to EHS prior
to the
start
of work.
- The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up any spills created or
caused by the Contractor. Contractors must alert Princeton University
Public Safety at 911 immediately upon discovering a spill.
- The Contractor must dispose of all hazardous chemicals in accordance
with federal and state regulations. All hazardous waste generated
from University facilities must be disposed of by contacting EHS.
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