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Hazard Communication |
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OSHA has estimated that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous chemical products in more than 3 million American workplaces. This poses a serious problem for exposed employers and their employees.
The basic goal of an effective hazard communication program is to ensure employers and employees know the identities and hazards of chemicals in their workplaces. When employers and employees have such information, it can be used to design and implement appropriate protective measures to reduce the incidence of adverse effects.
The following questions link to information that can assist employers and employees to ensure that hazard communication is properly addressed in their workplaces.
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What is hazard communication? |
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What OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Preambles to Final Rules | Directives | Standard Interpretations |
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What information is available regarding the elements of a hazard communication (HAZCOM) program?
Example Programs | General Resources |
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What is the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals? |
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What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Other Resources |
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- HCS / GHS Final Rule [PDF 2.33 MB]:
Federal Register: The File Rule will be filed on March 20th at the Office of the Federal Register and available for viewing on their Public Electronic Inspection Desk. The Federal Register will publish the final rule on March 26, 2012. The effective date of the final rule is 60 days after the date of publication.
- Guidance for Hazard Determination for Compliance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). OSHA.
- A Guide to The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA, (2006, September). Also available as a 759 KB PDF, 90 pages.
- Hazard Communication. OSHA Federal Register Notice 71:53617-53627, (2006, September 12). Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). Also available as a 3 MB PDF, 11 pages.
- Hazard Communication in the 21st Century Workplace - Final Report. OSHA Executive Summary.
- Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard. OSHA Directive CPL 02-02-038 [CPL 2-2.38D], (1998, March 20). Additional information is provided in a 87 KB PPT*, 31 slides.
- Guidance for Hazard Determination. OSHA, (2007, May 31).
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Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance at 202-693-1950 for assistance accessing PDF and PPT materials.
*These files are provided for downloading. |
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