OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is designed to be a "performance standard," meaning that its requirements allow companies a certain degree of flexibility in applying the standard to their particular workplace. While this flexibility can be an advantage to companies, allowing them to design a hazard communication program tailored to their needs, the guidelines can also leave some users asking questions.
Below are some of the some common myths about material safety data sheet (MSDS) compliance and how OSHA has addressed some of these issues in the past.