BACKGROUND

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom) establishes the requirements for workplace hazard communication. OSHA has acted to bring the workplace safety standards into compliance with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (UN GHS). OSHA does not regulate the environmental effects of chemicals (SDS sections 12-13) nor the transportation requirements (SDS section 14).
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