Hazard Communication Program - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29 CFR 1926.59

Aug 31, 2026

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Hazard Communication Program outlines how [company name] protects employee health and safety by complying with OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29 CFR 1926.59. The administrator develops and maintains a written program, chemical inventory lists, and access to MSDS/SDS documentation across job sites and the main office. The program defines responsibilities for hazard determination, label acquisition and inspection, handling unlabeled containers, and managing exceptions such as hot asphalt buckets. It also covers training for nonroutine tasks and communication with contractors, including MSDS provision and coordination on chemical hazards.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOC

Pages6

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Scope

Chemical Inventory List

Hazard Determination

Material Safety Data Sheets

Container and Warning Labels

Nonroutine Tasks

Informing Contractors

Hazard Communication Program Introduction In order to fulfill its obligation to protect the health and safety of employees, [company name] has developed the following hazard communication standard (HCS) program to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29 CFR 1926.59. [Company name] will develop hazardous-chemical lists, obtain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for each hazardous material used and provide training to our employees so they have a thorough understanding of what is required of the standard. The program administrator will be [name and title of responsible person]. Copies of the written program, including the written chemical inventory list and MSDSs, will be made available upon request. Additionally, a copy of the written program will be kept at each job site for the duration of the project. The site copy will be maintained by the project manager and made available upon request. The master copy will be retained in the main office. Scope This program applies to all normal and emergency work operations, as required by local, state and federal regulations. Chemical Inventory List A chemical inventory list will be developed by the program administrator. The master list will be kept at the main office. A project-specific chemical inventory list will be developed for each project and maintained at the jobsite along with the appropriate MSDSs. When new chemicals arrive at a project site, a copy will be made of the MSDS, and the original will be sent to the home office. Any new chemicals will be added to the project’s chemical inventory list as needed. Hazard Determination It will be the policy of [company name] not to evaluate hazardous chemicals purchased from suppliers or manufacturers. The suppliers and manufacturers will be relied upon to supply the information needed to satisfy standard requirements. The MSDS will be reviewed for completeness and additional information from the manufacturer will be requested if needed. Material Safety Data Sheets All MSDSs will be maintained by the project administrator. As new contracts are awarded, a project-specific HCS program will be developed for use in the field. The program will consist of the written program, a proposed chemical inventory list (generic in nature initially and modified as the project progresses) and all appropriate MSDSs. The project manager will be responsible for maintaining the program for the project’s duration. When the job is complete, the project-specific HCS program will be returned to the program administrator for updating as needed. If a chemical arrives without a MSDS, the program administrator office will be notified. The program administrator will begin the process of obtaining the MSDS. If the project is completed before the MSDS arrives, the home office will pursue the matter until the MSDS arrives. All letters sent to the manufacturer will be copied and sent to the project site for filing in the project-specific HCS program. Container and Warning Labels The program administrator will have the responsibility of acquiring hazard warning labels and making them available for each project. Labels will be consistent throughout the entire company. They will contain, at a minimum, the following information: identity of the chemicals all potential hazards associated with the chemical manufacturer’s name, address and telephone numbers Each project manager or other designated person will have the responsibility of assuring that all labels are affixed on containers properly. As new products arrive at the project, the project manager or other designated person will inspect the containers for labels. If the container is in need of a label, the project manager will affix one. No product will be used until it is properly labeled. All portable containers will be dedicated to a single chemical and labeled with the appropriate information. The only exception to this rule is buckets of hot asphalt. Becau

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Program?

To protect employee health and safety by meeting OSHA hazard communication requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29 CFR 1926.59.

How are chemical inventory lists and MSDSs handled across projects?

The administrator maintains a master list and MSDSs, while each project has a project-specific chemical inventory list and corresponding MSDSs kept at the jobsite for the project’s duration.

What responsibilities exist for container labeling and exceptions?

The program administrator acquires consistent hazard warning labels, and project managers ensure labels are affixed and replaced as needed. All portable containers must be properly labeled except hot asphalt buckets, where training covers PPE and associated hazards.

Aug 31, 2026

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