Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-53-3 - Definitions3.1. Hazardous Materials List - means a list, as approved by the director, of chemical substances which have been determined to be or are suspected to be hazardous or toxic to human health. This list will be a compilation of hazardous chemicals from several sources including: (1) The existing list prepared by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to Section 18, Article 3, Chapter 21 of the Code,(2) Any list, publication, regulation, report, guideline or other compilation of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration of the United States Department of Labor,(3) Any list, publication, regulation, report, guideline or other compilation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,(4) Any list, publication, regulation, report, guideline or other compilation of the National Fire Protection Association,(5) Any list, publication, regulation, report, guideline or other compilation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency,(6) The hazardous substances list developed by the Department of Health pursuant to the Community Right to Know Act Chapter 16, Article 31, Section 4A of the Code, or(7) Any other source considered by the Director to be reliable. The list may include materials not in routine use in this State,3.2. Director - means the Director of the West Virginia Department of Health or his or her lawful designee.3.3. Medical and Emergency Personnel - means emergency medical personnel as defined in Chapter 16, Article 4C, Section 3 of the Code of West Virginia, and any physician, osteopath physician, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who provides emergency care to patients.3.4. Manufacturers - means any industry, agency, firm, corporation or individual involved in the industrial or business use, production, storage or transportation of hazardous materials in this State.