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Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200)

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, first promulgated in 1983, is designed to ensure chemical safety in the workplace.

All workplaces where workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals must have a written hazard communication program that describes how the HazCom standard is implemented in that facility.

Communicating safety information to employees is accomplished by:
  • Labeling containers of hazardous chemicals, which serves as an immediate warning of hazards
  • Safety Data Sheets, which are sources of detailed information on the hazardous chemical
  • Training on the hazards