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CHEMICAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION SUMMARY |
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Introduction |
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The Hazard Communication Standard establishes uniform requirements to make
sure that the hazards of all chemicals imported into, produced, or used in U.S. workplaces
are evaluated, and that this information is transmitted to affected employers and exposed
employees. The Hazard Communication Standard (also referred to as "the rule") incorporates a "downstream flow of information," which means that producers of chemicals have the primary responsibility for generating and disseminating information, while users of chemicals must obtain the information and transmit it to their own employees. This program ensures that all employers receive the information they need to inform and train their employees properly and to design and put in place employee protection programs. It also provides necessary hazard information to employees, so they can participate in, and support, the protective measures in place at their workplaces. |
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