Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Toxic chemicals, Chemical Hazard Communication, Globally Harmonized System (GHS), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), Manufacturers, Importers & Distributors Hazard Communication, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), Labels, chemical)
Rules
General Rules
- Hazard Communication (Pre-GHS) (WAC 296-800-170)
Rules for Specific Activities or Workplaces
- Agriculture, Employer Chemical Hazard Communication (WAC 296-307-550)
- Construction, Hazard Communication, General (WAC 296-155-180)
- Core Rules, Employer Chemical Hazard Communication (WAC 296-800-170)
Hazard Alerts, Bulletins & Notices
Training Materials
Videos
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Other Resources
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- Chemical Hazard Communication
Chemical Hazard Communication: Helpful information for employers- Sample Chemical Hazard Communication Program, Core Rules
- Sample Labels for Hazardous Chemical Containers, Core Rules
- Sample Letter for Requesting a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Core Rules
- Understanding Toxic Substances
Related Topics
- Air contaminants (General)
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Washing
- Process safety management (PSM)
- Respiratory Protection
- Right to Know (Employer Fee Assessment)
- Right to Know (Worker)
- Spill Clean-up (Hazardous substances)
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