Hazard Communications

Understand the hazards of materials in your work area;

Interpret the hazard information on chemical container warning labels;

Access and understand the information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as known under the new Globally Harmonized Standards (GHS) recently adopted by OSHA and mandated by the United Nations.

Know how to protect yourself against chemical hazards, such as by wearing personal protective equipment; and

Be prepared to respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials.