Hazard Communication / GHS Training

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is aligned with the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The MIOSHA Part 42, 92, & 430 Hazard Communication standard improves the quality and consistency of hazard information in the workplace, making it safer for workers by providing easily understandable information on appropriate handling and safe use of hazardous chemicals. Use the links below to access the MIOSHA Hazard Communication handouts and OSHA's Hazard Communication tools and information. 

Hazard Communication Employee Training Resources

*Note: Training shall also be supplemented with site-specific information regarding the hazards of chemicals employees are exposed to.

• Hazard Communication Employee Training Program 2013 - PPT modifiable version with speaker notes
• Recorded webinar version of Hazard Communication Employee Training presentation
• Hazard Communication Employee Training - Narrated PowerPoint Modules
    NOTE: This Hazard Communication Employee Training program has been divided into three modules for use as "toolbox" talks and to reduce     download file size.  If the narrated presentation of the module does not automatically start the slide show, select the slide show button in the lower     right of the PowerPoint program to automate the program.
    Module 1: Overview and Classification - 10 mins - (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)
    Module 2: Labels - 14 mins - (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)
    Module 3: Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) - 13 mins - (Recorded voice over PowerPoint)
• MIOSHA Workplace Safety and Health Video Streaming currently has several on demand streaming videos that employers can view use to supplement employee hazard communication training.

Additional Resources:

• Hazard Communication Example Fill In the Blank  Plan (MS Word) (CET-5530)
• Right To Know Hazard Communication Compliance Guide (SP-22)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Location Poster (CET-2105)
• New/Revised Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Poster (CET-2106)

OSHA Tools:

• Safety & Health Topics Page: Hazard Communication
• OSHA Wallet Card
• OSHA Brief - Hazard Communication Standard: Labels & Pictograms
• OSHA Fact Sheet -Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard (December 1, 2013)
• OSHA Publication 3695 - Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals (March 2014)
• OSHA Publication FS-3696 - Steps to an Effective Hazardous Communication Program for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals (March 2014)
• OSHA Publication 3844 Hazard Communication: Hazard Classification Guide for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers
• United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Publications (past and current versions)
     Note: OSHA and MIOSHA Hazard Communication Standards are based on GHS Revision 7