Hazard Communication Manual
Reviewed October 2008 Revised January 2008
Employees of OSU have the right to know the properties and potential safety and health hazards of
substances to which they may be exposed. Such knowledge is essential to reducing the risk
of occupational illness and injury.
This manual outlines the steps in training employees and their departments in how to comply
with the OSU Hazard Communication program, also known as the "Right-To-Know"
program.
OSU's written program, required by State law, is Policy and Procedures 3-0535.
(Summary of Right-to-Know Legislation)
Enacted: April 11, 1986
Scope:
- The Oklahoma standard applies to all public employers who
use hazardous substances, to any person who imports and sells a hazardous substance to any
public employer in the state, and to manufacturers who produce or distribute hazardous
substances in the state.
State Agency:
- Department of Labor
- 4001 North Lincoln Boulevard
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73015
- (405) 528-1500
- Cities
- Counties
- Public Authorities
- Public Schools
- Universities
- All State and Local Government Employers
Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS)
Labeling and Marking System
Employee Training Sessions
- Written Right-To-Know Plan
Chemical Inventory List

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