I probably don’t have to tell you that the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is one of OSHA’s most frequently cited violations. And, if you’ve been phasing in implementation, you know that June 1st was a critical compliance deadline for employers to:
It is fitting that the last point relates to employee training, because, under the standard, employee training is intended to reflect your organizational progress toward HCS compliance. There’s a lot of work to be done before training can be conducted with any accuracy.