Hazard Communication Standard
/ˈhæzərd kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən ˈstændərd/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation requiring employers to disclose information about hazardous chemicals to employees.
The employer complied with the Hazard Communication Standard by providing safety data sheets for all chemicals.
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- hazard communication standard
- hazard communication standards
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as HCS; important for legal compliance in workplace safety and employee protection.
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