Related OSHA Standards
Hazard Communication
OSHA's 1910.1200, Hazard Communication standard is also called the HazCom Standard.
The standard requires the classification of potential hazards of chemicals, and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate protective measures to employees, The standard includes provisions for:
- developing and maintaining a written hazard communication program for the workplace, including lists of hazardous chemicals present;
- labeling containers of chemicals in the workplace, as well as containers of chemicals being shipped to other workplaces;
- preparation and distribution of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to workers and downstream employers; and
- development and implementation of worker training programs regarding hazards of chemicals and protective measures.
The standard also requires manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals to provide Safety Data Sheets to users of the chemicals describing potential hazards and other information. They must also attach hazard warning labels to containers of the chemicals. Employers must make SDSs available to workers. They must also train their workers in the hazards caused by the chemicals workers are exposed to and the appropriate protective measures that must be used when handling the chemicals.
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2-1. Which of the following standards addresses the classification of potential hazards of chemicals in the workplace?
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