OSHA’s hazard communication standard (HCS) is the principal federal requirement governing labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace in the United States. OSHA ...

Global and U.S. chemical safety regulations are tightening in 2026, with OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard requiring manufacturers to reclassify substances and update safety data sheets by ...

In 1983, OSHA issued the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) to protect workers from exposure to the hazards of all chemicals in their workplace. The standard, commonly called the HAZCOM ...

On May 20, OHSA announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers by improving the ...

The Hazard Communication Standard is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. The Hazard Communication Standard may also be referred to as the Right-to-Know Law, RTK, or ...

All of us, regardless of industry, face safety hazards at work. Some are obvious like heavy machinery or working from tall heights, while some are less obvious such as workplace violence and ...

In your workplace, you probably use many different chemicals in the form of solvents, paints, varnishes, and lubricants. The workplace itself contains additional chemicals, including those used by ...

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has obliged, by providing some constructive criticism on two draft documents pertaining to the agency's hazard communication standard: OSHA's ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has amended its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200, to align with Revision 7 (Rev. 7) of the United Nations’ Globally ...

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 ...

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 ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...