Hazard Communication Standard protects employees' rights to know about hazards they encounter in the workplace. This standard applies to all non-laboratory work areas. Laboratories are covered by the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. Supervisors are responsible for assuring that the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard are met in the areas where their employees work.
Training is required for all new employees and for all employees when new hazards are introduced.
All new employees attend a general training session on Hazard Communication as part of orientation. This session is only an overview, and is not meant to substitute for on-site training. Emergency Procedures Information regarding chemical hazards, including how to interpret MSDSs and labels Labels must include the name of the chemical as it appears on the MSDS, the name and address of the manufacturer, and appropriate hazard warnings. Labels must be written in English. MSDSs must be available for all hazardous chemicals in the work area.