OSHA’s hazard communication standard (HCS) is the principal federal requirement governing labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace in the United States. OSHA ...

Today we look at pictograms, symbols that say a lot without any words. Let’s see how many of these communication icons make universal sense. A pictogram or pictograph is a symbol representing a ...

On May 20, 2024, OSHA published a significant revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in an effort to better align the HCS with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of ...

The Hazard Communication standard is regularly found in OSHA’s Top 10 list of most frequently cited serious violations, and training – or a lack thereof - is often cited as a reason for the violation.

Communication of hazards is essential to ensure a safe work and learning environment. The majority of research at the University involves the use of chemical, biological and physical hazards. These ...