Hazard communication and GHS
ASP written lesson, 10 min read. ASP Domain 2: Safety Programs and Concepts
AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- Distinguish who must classify chemicals from who must communicate hazards
- List the shipped-label elements and the small-container label rules
- State safety data sheet content, update timing and access duties
- Apply the written program, training and trade secret requirements
- Recall the transition dates for substances and mixtures
What this lesson covers
This lesson explains how OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, aligned with the Globally Harmonized System, splits duties between chemical makers and employers. It covers labels, safety data sheets, the written program, training, trade secrets and the transition dates, the points the exam keeps testing and the job keeps demanding.
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