If the hazards are unknown the chemical must be handled in a manner to minimize exposure to personnel. If a chemical substance is prepared for another user outside of the laboratory, the requirements ...

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard CFR29 1910.1200 (HazCom), employers must ensure employees have access to information about the ...

Purdue University has an active Hazard Communication program that uses a train the trainer approach to meet compliance requirements. The program covers all employees of the University including ...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a standardized, international approach to hazard communication. The standard, which was previously known as the 'Right ...

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires employers to establish hazard communication programs to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of labels on ...

In accordance with Michigan's Hazard Communication Standard, the University has established a written hazard communication program to ensure that employees with exposure or potential exposure to ...

With this many chemicals out there, it can be challenging to keep up with all the safety information that is being generated. Likewise, new compounds and materials are being made within our labs that ...

Specific criteria has been established for the classification of chemical health and physical hazards, with many hazard classes sub-divided into hazard categories based on the severity of the hazard.

This program establishes the requirements to ensure those working with or exposed to hazardous chemicals are aware of their hazards and identities and are provided with the necessary information, ...

A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling. It is an international, standardized approach to hazard communication. The introduction of this system ensures that chemical ...

In that action, OSHA stated the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was to conform to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This change was put in ...