Introduction to HazCom: How to Get a Handle on Your Chemical Management

Download our new ebook to start getting a handle on HazCom!

Congratulations! You’ve learned that you’re responsible for managing Hazard Communication (HazCom) for your company’s chemical inventory. That’s a huge responsibility, but it’s also a great opportunity to improve workplace safety and become an EHS leader. We know you might feel overwhelmed, because it can be difficult to get your bearings in the world of HazCom, since the Standard itself is difficult to understand in isolation, and guidance materials are scattered. To help you on your HazCom journey, we’re providing you with this Introduction to HazCom ebook. We hope that it will reduce your anxiety and help you prepare for the start of your HazCom journey.

In this guide, you will learn:

• The purpose of the HazCom Standard
• First steps to start getting a handle on hazardous chemicals in your inventory
• Managing SDS access for your workforce
• Requirements for shipped and workplace container labels
• How to create and maintain an effective written HazCom plan
• Considerations for conducting effective HazCom training