Employees who work with hazardous chemicals outside a laboratory must receive Hazard Communication Training (formerly known as Worker Right-to-know) as OSHA requires. Supervisors are encouraged to provide site-specific training covering the unique chemical hazards their staff may encounter. Contact EH&S for assistance.

Photo of a research laboratory entrance with hazard communication sign posted on the door.

Hazard Communication Plan

The Hazard Communication Plan details the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and are summarized below:

  • Assign staff to ensure compliance with the standard.
  • Prepare and submit an inventory of hazardous chemicals.
  • Ensure all chemical containers are labeled.
  • Obtain a safety data sheet for each chemical.
  • Make safety data sheets available to employees.
Hazard Communication Plan (PDF)

  • Safety data sheets

    Learn about the information found on SDSs and the terms that may be used on SDSs.

  • Signs, labels, and postings

    Learn more about specific markings and browse all of our signs, labels, and posters.

  • Door sign generator (ISUNet-ID required)

    Entrance signs provide critical information to users, visitors, and emergency responders, alerting them to specific hazards. Faculty and staff are responsible for keeping their hazard communication signage current.