Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs are central to chemical safety, yet in many workplaces they function primarily as compliance requirements rather than practical ...

Washington — Employers using products covered under OSHA’s revised standard on hazard communication (1910.1200) need to ...

HazCom requires every employer whose workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals to learn what hazards those chemicals ...

OSHA’s 2024 final rule that updates its Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) to align with Revision 7 and elements of Revision 8 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of ...

OSHA cited more than 2,000 HazCom training deficiencies in FY 2025. Learn who’s covered, key training requirements, common ...

Safety professionals have a lot on their plate. You must manage your chemical inventory and safety data sheet (SDS) library, among other things. Ironically, this busy schedule may keep you from ...

On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announced a final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The amended rule (29 CFR 1910) better aligns with ...

Agency inspectors will review the written program during a workplace walkaround, confirming that the program includes a complete inventory of all hazardous substances. The hazard communication ...

Hazard communication is an OSHA requirement established in 1983. This standard pertains to a worker’s understanding of the safety hazards associated with any chemicals they will use during their ...

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has updated its online NATA Safety 1st Hazardous Communications (HazCom) training program to align it with new Occupational Health and Safety ...