A 20 page overview from OSHA on chemical hazard communication including why is a standard needed who is covered what is included in a program what are material data sheets and what training is required. What Is Hazard Communication, And Why Is a Standard Necessary? Under the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard, employers are responsible for informing employees of the hazards and the identities of workplace chemicals to which they are exposed. About 32 million workers work with and are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards. There are an estimated 650,000 existing chemical products, and hundreds of new ones being […]