The OSHA Poster
Employers in states operating OSHA-approved state plans post the state's equivalent poster.
See more information on the OSHA Poster.
Right to Know about Hazardous Chemicals
Another important right is the Right to Know about hazardous substances in your workplace. Employers must have a written, complete hazard communication program that includes information on
- container labeling
- Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and
- worker training.
The training must include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals and how workers can protect themselves; including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect workers, such as work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment.
The program must also include a list of the hazardous chemicals in each work area and the means the employer uses to inform workers of the hazards of non-routine tasks. In addition, the program must explain how the employer will inform other employers of hazards to which their workers may be exposed (for example, contract workers).
Safety Data Sheets
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-3. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about _____.
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