Stevensville School District

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 

Chemical Safety

The District shall establish and maintain a Chemical Hygiene Plan all areas that store hazardous chemicals including but not limited to science labs, industrial arts classrooms or buildings. Chemical Hygiene Plans shall include plans for appropriate selection, storage, inventory, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, and biological materials.

The District has designated the Maintenance Supervisor as the Chemical Hygiene Officer in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Officer has primary responsibility for ensuring the implementation of all components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Safety Data Sheets for all materials in science labs, industrial arts classrooms or buildings, and art labs, and lab storage rooms shall be stored in those rooms and be accessible at all times. The Safety Data Sheets shall also be kept in a secure, remote site outside of the science lab, industrial arts classroom or buildings, and art labs, and lab storage rooms.

All District staff shall ensure storage areas are kept clean an organized. Unused hazardous materials shall be disposed in a timely manner as stated by the manufacturer and approved by DEQ. Schools shall consult with the DEQ ad DPHHS for additional information about how they can properly discard hazardous material.

Legal Reference:
37.111.812, ARM Safety Requirements
Section 50-78-101, MCA, et seq Montana Employee and Community Hazardous Chemical Information Act

Policy History:
Adopted on: August 9, 2022
Reviewed on: July 12, 2022
Revised on: August 9, 2022