Hazard Communications
- In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information must
be available about the identities and hazards of the chemicals. OSHA's
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and
dissemination of such information: Chemical manufacturers and importers
are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or
import, and Prepare labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to
convey the hazard information to their downstream customers. All
employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels
and SDSs for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the
chemicals appropriately.
