Safety Data Sheets, AHERA, & Right to Know

SAFETY DATA SHEETS & RIGHT TO KNOW INFORMATION:

The PA Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires that information about hazardous substances in the workplace and in the environment are available to public sector employees and employees of private sector workplaces not covered by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, and to all persons living or working in the state. Employee rights are further defined in the Worker and Community Right to Know Act (P.L. 734, No. 159) and Regulations.

  • There are SDS Binders located in each school's front office.

We also maintain an online site SDS Site

The password for the online site is available by signing into the intranet.

AHERA INSPECTIONS

In compliance with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), inspections were performed at each of our buildings for asbestos containing building materials. The initial findings and management plans have been in place since the required date of July 9, 1989.

The EPA requires us to renew our asbestos management plan every three years, and inspect asbestos containing materials every six months. Six month inspections are typically completed in April and October of each year. Copies of the management plan and inspections are kept on file in each building office and in the Buildings & Grounds office and may be viewed during normal school hours.

Brian E. Hartman, Asbestos Program Manager, is available to answer questions regarding asbestos in our buildings by calling, (717) 273-9391 and asking for Buildings and Grounds.