In this article, I’d like to talk about how to develop an effective hazard communication program. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s hazard communication standard (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires the implementation of a HazCom program for each employer whose employees may receive exposure to hazardous chemicals. This program must include:
Each employer must also have a written program that describes how it will meet the requirements of the HazCom standard.