HAZCOM is an abbreviation for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard. These specifications include a set of rules to ensure everyone in the workplace stays informed about the hazardous chemicals and materials they work with.
The OSHA guidelines dictate the following necessities for businesses.
Your business needs a written communication plan containing information about each hazardous material on-site and instructions for controlling them.
Each chemical should have the correct labeling.
Keep updated safety data sheets on hand with data about each chemical.
Ensure every employee engages in hazard communication training.