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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Mailroom HazCom training content

Date: Mar 16, 2026 16:58 UTC

Author: James Kaufman <jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**LABSAFETYINSTITUTE.ORG>

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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Mailroom HazCom training content

Date: Mar 16, 2026 20:19 UTC

Author: Chung, Andrew <000015259e158d13-dmarc-request**At_Symbol_Here**LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU>

From: Margaret Rakas <mrakas**At_Symbol_Here**SMITH.EDU>

Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Mailroom HazCom training content

Date: Mar 16, 2026 20:15 UTC

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Demystify: 
Hello Melinda-

Our stockroom employees receive and open hazmat packages.  We have them attend our General Lab Safety course, which describes emergency response procedures, as well as GHS symbol meaning, the importance and how to access SDS's, etc.

However, our employees do not 'pour off'-all chemicals are in sealed containers--but they are provided with function-specific training.  Specifically, what each DOT/IATA mark/label means (3- flammable liquid, etc) and to check if a package is leaking.  Our employees  do not need an SDS onhand for each chemical since they are not opening the container and first aid response is the same for all we would order (15 minutes shower/eyewash).

Here is the DOT requirement for function-specific training and here is the definition of a hazmat employee (use the find function to search for "employee' or page down, it's alphabetical, not sure if you're familiar with 49 CFR).

We feel these training elements protect the safety of our stockroom employees.

Good luck-
Margaret

On Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:27 AM Melinda Box <melinda.box**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.com> wrote:
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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Margaret A. Rakas, Ph.D.
Lab Safety & Compliance Senior Director
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Smith College
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