Why Is a Standard Needed

The HCS establishes uniform requirements to make sure that hazard information is transmitted to affected employers and 

OSHA believes that when employees understand the hazards of the chemicals that they work with, they will be more likely to take the steps necessary to protect themselves and their co-workers from those hazards. 

OSHA has said that the revised HazCom standard now gives employees not only the right-to-know but also the right-to-understand.  

As a result of harmonizing the HCS with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) you will see changes in  

By identifying the drivers for a new standard, the rationale for the work can be more readily communicated to those who might be affected. Table 2.2 sets out examples of possible drivers behind the need for a standard. 

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