The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
The Globally Harmonized System and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard(HCS) have established uniform requirements to make sure the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced, or used in U.S. workplaces are evaluated and that this hazard information is transmitted to affected employers and exposed employees.
The standard provides necessary hazard information to employees so they can participate in, and support, the protective measures in place at their workplaces.
The Hazard Communication Program
The purpose of the Hazard Communications Program is to make sure:
- the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and
- information about classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.
To do this, the employer can make sure the Hazard Communications Program is successful by:
- developing and maintaining a written hazard communication program
- listing hazardous chemicals present
- labeling containers of chemicals in the workplace
- labeling containers of chemicals being shipped to other workplaces
- preparing and distributing SDSs to employees and downstream employers
- developing and implementing employee training programs
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1-2. The employer can make sure the Hazard Communications Program is successful by _____.
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