Hazard Communications for Supervisors: What is Hazard Communications

Hazardous chemicals are found in every industry and business throughout the world. From common cleaning supplies utilized in housekeeping, to solvents, acids, fuel oils, gasses or other chemicals utilized in manufacturing, production or other industries, there are a wide variety of chemicals and associated hazards in each of these varying work environments. It was for this reason, in 1983, that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration created the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), also called HazCom or Right to Know.