Alabama Administrative Code Title 822 - SAFE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Alabama Administrative Code – Title 822: SAFE STATE Environmental Programs
Title 822 of the Alabama Administrative Code governs the SAFE STATE Environmental Programs, administered through the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). These programs focus on environmental health, occupational safety, training, and compliance assistance for businesses and government agencies.
🔍 Overview of Title 822: SAFE STATE Programs
SAFE STATE stands for:
Special Action for the Environment: State Training and Education
It operates under federal and state grants and is primarily involved with:
Occupational Safety & Health
Offers safety consultation to private-sector employers through OSHA-funded programs (especially small businesses).
Helps identify workplace hazards and develop safety programs.
Environmental Compliance
Assists organizations in understanding and complying with environmental regulations.
Offers assessments related to air, water, and hazardous waste management.
Hazardous Materials Programs
Provides technical assistance and training related to hazardous materials, emergency planning, and community right-to-know programs (e.g., EPCRA compliance).
Training and Outreach
Offers environmental and safety training workshops to industries, local governments, and the general public.
Develops education programs to improve workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Lead-Based Paint Program
Administers Alabama’s certification and training program for lead-based paint professionals (inspectors, risk assessors, abatement workers, etc.).
Enforces EPA-authorized lead regulations in the state.
Radon Awareness and Mitigation
Promotes testing and mitigation of indoor radon exposure.
Distributes radon test kits and supports mitigation training.
📍 Program Administration
Administered by: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Website: safestate.ua.edu
Partner Agencies: OSHA, EPA, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
🧾 Legal Authority
Title 822 provides the legal framework for SAFE STATE’s certification, enforcement, education, and consulting efforts. It ensures programs align with federal laws such as:
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Clean Air Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (especially for lead)
Would you like:
A specific section of Title 822 (e.g., Lead, OSHA consultations)?
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