OSHA and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to improve safety and health practices and programs in American workplaces, and commit to continue their work together through an Alliance Program Ambassador relationship.
In recognition of this ongoing commitment, OSHA will continue to foster an active relationship with SCHC by:
- Providing routine communication on OSHA’s enforcement, regulatory, and outreach initiatives;
- Sharing invitations to, and offering opportunities to speak at, OSHA Alliance Program and other agency stakeholder meetings or events, such as outreach and training activities through the National, Regional, or Area Offices, and the National Alliance Program Construction Roundtable and Forum; and
- Engaging in information sharing and technical discussions, as appropriate, including completing special projects of mutual interest that align with agency priorities, as resources allow;
SCHC will continue to foster an active relationship with OSHA by:
- Sharing information with members and stakeholders on OSHA’s National Initiatives (enforcement, regulatory, and outreach), and encouraging their participation in OSHA’s outreach initiatives and rulemaking processes;
- Sharing information with members and stakeholders on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers;
- Encouraging SCHC to build relationships with OSHA’s National, Regional and Area Offices to address health, safety, and whistleblower issues;
- Sharing information with OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding SCHC’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or other applicable forums);
- Offering OSHA opportunities to speak, exhibit, or appear at SCHC’s conferences, local meetings, or other events;
(L to R): Then-Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels, USDOL-OSHA; Dr. Michele Sullivan, Board Member, SCHC; and Darlene Susa-Anderson, President, SCHC; at the alliance renewal ceremony on April 13, 2015.
Products and Resources
Alliance Program Participant Developed Products
- Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) Information Sheets. Through the OSHA and Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) Alliance, SCHC developed the following Information Sheets regarding HCS 2012 requirements:.
- Acute Dermal Toxicity (PDF). (May 2018).
- Acute Oral Toxicity (PDF). (May 2018).
- Acute Toxicity Inhalation (PDF). (May 2018).
- Aspiration Hazard (PDF). (March 2017).
- Carcinogenicity (PDF). (March 2017).
- Corrosive to Metal (PDF). (March 2017).
- Explosives (PDF). (March 2017).
- Flammable Aerosols (PDF). (March 2017).
- Flammable Gases (PDF). (March 2017).
- Flammable Liquids (PDF). (May 2018).
- Flammable Solids (PDF). (March 2017).
- Germ Cell Mutagenicity (PDF). (March 2017).
- Gases Under Pressure (PDF). (March 2017).
- Labeling - OSHA vs. GHS (PDF). (May 2018).
- Organic Peroxides (PDF). (April 2017).
- Oxidizing Gases (PDF). (April 2017).
- Oxidizing Liquids (PDF). (April 2017).
- Oxidizing Solids (PDF). (April 2017).
- Pictograms (PDF). (May 2018).
- Precautionary Statements (PDF). (May 2018).
- Pyrophoric Materials (PDF). (March 2017).
- Reproductive Toxicity (PDF). (March 2017).
- Respiratory Sensitization (PDF). (April 2017).
- Safety Data Sheet (PDF). (March 2017).
- Simple Asphyxiant (PDF). (March 2017).
- Self-Heating Chemicals (PDF). (March 2017).
- Self-Reacting Chemicals (PDF). (May 2018).
- Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (PDF). (May 2018).
- Skin Corrosion Irritation (PDF). (May 2018).
- Skin Sensitization (PDF). (April 2017).
- SpecificTarget Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (PDF). (March 2017).
- What is the GHS? (PDF). (May 2018).
- WorkPlace Labels (PDF). (April 2017).
Hazard Communication Training for Public Schools Module
- Hazard Communication Training Presentation Script (PDF). (April 2017).
- Hazard Communication Training Course Quiz (PDF). (April 2017).
- HazCom Training for Schools - Powerpoint (PPTX). (April 2017).
Webinars on the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)
- The Revised Standard and What Changes You Can Expect in the Workplace (PPTX). (August 2012).
- One Year of Implementation (PPTX). (July 2013).