Hazard Communication Program (HCP)
Employers should implement a written program which meets the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) for employees who are handling or exposed to the chemicals, including drugs that represent a health hazard to employees.
The HCP Process
Manufacturers are responsible for evaluating their chemical products, and creating the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which is the most comprehensive written information about that chemical.
The written program must provide for worker training, warning labels, and access to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). HCS Labeling and SDS best practices include the following actions:
- Always check container labels before starting any task involving a chemical.
- Labels placed on containers are basic and typically do not include pertinent, detailed information so in some instances refer to the Safety Data Sheet or SDS.
- Any chemical transferred from its original container to a secondary container must be labeled with at least the basic information from the original container.
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