Hazard Communication Program

Cal OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 8, General Industry Safety Order 5194) requires that individuals who are at risk of exposure to hazardous substances be informed by means of a hazard communication program, labels/other warnings, safety data sheets (SDS), and training. Individuals must understand this information prior to working with or being exposed to hazardous substances.

Training

Important: You must review the material and complete the quiz in the same session for the time you spend training to be recorded accurately. Most courses take about 30 minutes to complete.

Use the following link(s) to go to the training:

Hazard Communication and GHS Training - Employees

Hazard Communication and GHS Training - Supervisors

IMPORTANT NOTICE

When taking training...

  • always ask your supervisor what "Title" to input.
  • always use your USFCA email when prompted.

Supervisor Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for ensuring that the Hazard Communication Program is implemented correctly within their department falls on supervisors of all levels.

Each supervisor has the direct responsibility for ensuring that:

  • employees understand their rights under, and the requirements of, the USF Hazard Communication Program and the Cal/OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available for all hazardous substances used within areas under their supervision.
  • documented Hazard/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments have been conducted for all job tasks using hazardous substances or require the use of personal protective equipment.
  • documented Hazard/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments have been conducted for all job tasks using hazardous materials.
  • Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous substances have received documented HCP training and know how to interpret labels and SDS information, eliminate or reduce exposures, recognize the signs of exposure and respond should an exposure occur.
  • a current inventory of hazardous substances is available for each area they have responsibility for, and that it is updated annually.
  • employees are provided all necessary personnel protective equipment and they are trained on its proper use.
  • containers of hazardous substances are properly labeled (product name, appropriate hazard warnings, name/address of manufacturer, etc).