Information on environmental health/safety programs was obtained from questionnaires mailed to colleges/universities with student enrollment of 15,000 or more. Information provided, useful for those wanting to expand/develop such programs or preparing for environmental/health safety positions, includes program and employee salary distribution,…

Describes a prototype hazard communication and training program for manufacturers. Discusses the necessary ingredients of such a program, including chemical inventorying, labeling hazardous chemicals, maintaining a current file of material safety data sheets, and written training programs. Includes samples of material safety data sheets, labeling…

Presents evaluation of state-certified asbestos abatement training program to evaluate appropriateness and effectiveness of training against actual work experiences. Survey administered to trainees (n=114) indicates most (78 percent) passed retest on course content, the course received an average effectiveness rating of 92 percent, and actual work…