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Hazard communication

Also known as HazCom, HCS.

The system for classifying chemical hazards and communicating them through labels, safety data sheets, and training.

Safety notes

  • Production inventories hazardous products, preserves labels, provides accessible SDS information, trains affected workers, and coordinates communication among employers sharing the worksite.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Production inventories hazardous products, preserves labels, provides accessible SDS information, trains affected workers, and coordinates communication among employers sharing the worksite.

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Sources

  1. Hazard Communication · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.