An OSHA initiative means employers who use hazardous chemicals in the workplace should start preparing to update their hazard communication training programs. Who needs training, what are the elements ...

Despite being a critical component of employee safety, HazCom training is one of the most overlooked elements of employer safety programs. Despite being a critical component of employee safety, HazCom ...

On July 20, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued OSHA Directive Number CPL 02-02-079. The Directive is intended to establish "policies and ...

On May 29, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the "Interim Enforcement Guidance for Hazard Communication 2012 (HCS 2012) June 1, 2015 ...

In your workplace, you probably use many different chemicals in the form of solvents, paints, varnishes, and lubricants. The workplace itself contains additional chemicals, including those used by ...

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The hazard communication system (HCS) regulations are covered in 29CFR1910.1200. Subsection (h) provides requirements for employee information and training. Right off the bat, OSHA makes it clear that ...