Enterprise HealthHazComHazard Communication Standard
OSHA's standard requiring employers to inform and train workers about hazardous chemicals, aligned with the Globally Harmonized System.
Key facts
- OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, aligned to the Globally Harmonized System.
- Requires labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and worker training.
- Its chemical inventory feeds exposure assessment and surveillance.
What it means
Often called the "Right-to-Know" standard, HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and worker training for hazardous chemicals, following the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The chemical inventory it produces feeds exposure assessments and the medical-surveillance protocols that monitor exposed employees.
Frequently asked
What does HazCom require employers to provide?
Container labeling, accessible Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous chemical, and worker training — all following the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). It's often called the 'Right-to-Know' standard.
How does HazCom relate to medical surveillance?
The chemical inventory and SDSs it produces identify which hazards workers face, driving the exposure assessments and surveillance protocols that monitor exposed employees.
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