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From: James Kaufman <jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**LABSAFETYINSTITUTE.ORG>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Mailroom HazCom training content
Date: Mar 16, 2026 16:58 UTC
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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of Melinda Box
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:12 PM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Mailroom HazCom training content
Hello, all, I have a new question prompted by a recent webinar I attended. I am wondering how folks approach HazCom training for mailroom personnel. Since the chemicals they handle have not yet been added to our inventory records and with it
Hello, all,
I have a new question prompted by a recent webinar I attended.
I am wondering how folks approach HazCom training for mailroom personnel. Since the chemicals they handle have not yet been added to our inventory records and with it the accompanying SDSs, I am wondering how to meet the requirements for lists of chemicals they could be exposed to. I recognize that a general approach to interpretation could help, but it seems like that would not meet the program requirements. Also in a practical sense, substances with out-of-the-ordinary hazard profiles pass through their hands with some regularity so I'm wondering how to help them understand those, just in case.
Anyway, any incite or suggestions you might have so very much appreciated,
Thanks,
Melinda Box, MEd, CCHO, ASP
Academic Affairs EHS Specialist
(336) 278-6225
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