The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is designed to protect employees from hazardous chemicals used or stored in the work setting. Also referred to as Right To Know, it requires that training and information be provided to any employees who have the potential of being exposed to a hazardous chemical "under normal condition of use or in a forseeable emergency."
HazCom training requires the presence of hazardous chemicals be communicated to employees in a variety of ways, including:
- The hazardous chemical inventory
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) / Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Labels, tags or signs
- The written hazard communication program
OSHA issued a final rule to align its Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification and Labeling (GHS), and all of those changes are now in effect. The changes focus on:
- Hazard classification
- Labeling and marking
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Globally Harmonized System training and info distribution
Essential Solutions
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Training
Meet requirements for HazCom and Globally Harmonized System training with programs in a variety of formats.
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GHS Pictogram Labels
Choose from a variety of Globally Harmonized System and SDS labels.
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HMIS Labels
Hazardous Materials Identification System labels help you comply with OSHA's HazCom Standard.
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NFPA Labels
Get the National Fire Protection Association labels you need to comply with NFPA marking requirements.
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Supplies
Get the tools you need for hazard communication, GHS and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.
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Hazard Communication and GHS Posters
Laminated posters cover a variety of related topics.
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HazCom Made Easier Handbook
Gives employees critical info to better ensure safety around hazardous chemicals.
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J. J. Keller® Chemical Center
The tools you need to develop and maintain a comprehensive hazard communication program.
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Hazard Communication Compliance Manual
Comprehensive manual covers essential hazardous chemical info.
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J. J. Keller® Safety Management Suite
Replacing our previous safety solution, KellerOnline®, SMS provides safety management system tools and applications to help drive performance, reduce risk and ensure compliance.
Did You Know?
All containers of hazardous chemicals must be labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the material and appropriate hazard warnings. To be both GHS- and OSHA-compliant, container labels must have the following elements:
- Product identifier/ingredient disclosure
- Pictogram(s)
- Signal word
- Hazard statement(s)
- Precautionary statement(s)
- Supplier identification