Hitachi University - Hazard Communication

What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?

No. Although it's important that all hazardous chemicals in the workplace are identified and documented, this is not the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard.

The HazCom Standard covers construction and healthcare workers, as well as employees in other industries who may be exposed to chemical hazards.

Correct! The HazCom Standard covers construction and healthcare workers, as well as employees in other industries who may be exposed to chemical hazards.

A Safety Data Sheet needs to include the following:

Yes. All routes of exposure must be listed on the SDS.

Employees must be trained on the Hazard Communication program whenever:

Yes. Changes to work procedures including new hazards require employee retraining on the HazCom program.

Requirements for which of the following should be included in the written program?

Yes. Requirements for labels and other forms of warning should be highlighted in the written program.

The more severe hazards are identified on labels with which signal word?

Yes. The word "Danger" signals the most severe hazard.

Which are the four major areas covered by the standard? Hazard classification, written program, SDSs and labels, and:

Yes. Training is one of the four major areas covered by the standard. Training provides information to help you stay safe at work.

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that you know exactly where the SDSs are kept in your workplace?

Yes. You must know where the SDSs are found at your workplace should you need them quickly.

In the hazardous chemical inventory, your employer must:

Yes. Your employer must consider chemicals generated in work operations, such as welding fumes, dusts, and exhaust fumes.