Hazard Communication (HazCom)

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

Resources

HazCom Compliance Checklist

To be compliant, an employer must:

Train employees on the hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Instruct workers on how to recognize exposure to hazardous chemicals
Provide training on container label elements
Offer instruction on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format and content
Explain to employees how to access SDSs
Update SDSs when new versions become available
Update the written HazCom program as needed
Explain to employees how to obtain a copy of the written HazCom program
Train employees on any in-house labeling system used
Make sure all container labels in the workplace are compliant

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Essential Solutions

Training

Meet requirements for HazCom and Globally Harmonized System training with programs in a variety of formats.
GHS Pictogram Labels

Choose from a variety of Globally Harmonized System and SDS labels.
HMIS Labels

Hazardous Materials Identification System labels help you comply with OSHA's HazCom Standard.
NFPA Labels

Get the National Fire Protection Association labels you need to comply with NFPA marking requirements.
Supplies

Get the tools you need for hazard communication, GHS and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.
Hazard Communication and GHS Posters

Laminated posters cover a variety of related topics.
HazCom Made Easier Handbook

Gives employees critical info to better ensure safety around hazardous chemicals.
J. J. Keller® Chemical Center

The tools you need to develop and maintain a comprehensive hazard communication program.
Hazard Communication Compliance Manual

Comprehensive manual covers essential hazardous chemical info.
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.