HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the
International Air Transportation Association (IATA) define hazardous materials
as articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety,
property, or the environment; are listed or classified in the regulations; and
are transported in commerce.
Section 324 Notice -
In compliance with federal law,
the McKenzie County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), gives notice
that the McKenzie County Emergency Operations Plan, which includes the
Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory (Tier II) Reports and Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s), has been received and reviewed by the McKenzie
County LEPC.
These documents, along with the
hazardous materials response plan for McKenzie County, are available for public
inspection at the McKenzie County Courthouse – Emergency Manager’s Office
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
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Emergency Response Guidebook
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released the 2020 version of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG): "A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials.
CHEMTREC®--The 24-Hour HAZMAT Communications Center 1-800-262-8200
CHEMTREC® is a 24/7/365 emergency call center that provides immediate information and assistance to anyone involved in a hazardous materials incident. It is staffed with emergency service specialists who can provide access to hazmat experts, chemists, physicians, and toxicologists, as well as millions of Material Safety Data Sheets.
Visit the
CHEMTREC® Website
for additional information
United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided two resources to assist companies with keeping their workers safe.
Transitioning to Safer Chemicals: A Toolkit for Employers and Workers
By using this toolkit, businesses can improve worker well-being through eliminating or reducing hazardous chemicals, while creating other benefits, including: Cost Savings, Efficiency, Industry Leadership, and Corporate Stewardship. This toolkit can be used by all types of businesses and workers.
Annotated Permissible Exposure Limits
Enables employers to voluntarily adopt newer, more protective workplace exposure limits. The easily accessible reference source for up-to-date workplace exposure limits can be found here.
(Source: www.osha.gov)