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Safety & OSHAaka: HazComaka: Right to Knowaka: GHSaka: HazCom standard

Hazard Communication (HazCom)

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The OSHA requirement that workers be informed about the chemicals they work with and how to handle them safely.

Definition

Hazard Communication (HazCom) is the OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) that requires chemical manufacturers, importers, and employers to classify chemical hazards and communicate that information to workers through safety data sheets (SDS), container labels, and training. HazCom is also known as the 'Right to Know' standard and is aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for hazard classification and labeling.

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