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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 material safety data sheets (MSDSs) to convey the hazard information to their downstream customers. All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and MSDSs for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.

What's New:

OSHA Extends Comment Period on Draft Guidance Documents to May 17th, 2004 [News Release]

Hazard Communication in the 21^st Century Workplace - Final Report

OSHA Requests Comments on Draft Guidance Documents

• Guidance for Hazard Determination - PDF File 802KB
  (requesting comments)
  
  
• Model Training Program - PDF File 652KB
  (requesting comments)