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Hazard Communication Program (Haz-Com)

Employers whose employees may be exposed to hazardous substances are required to have a haz-com program. 5194

A. The program must include the following:

1. A list of the hazardous substances that are used or stored in the workplace
   
2. Labels and other forms of warning on containers of hazardous substances
   
3. Readily accessible MSDSs
   
4. Training on the hazardous substances that employees are or could be exposed to in the workplace
   
5. A plan for managing multi-employer work-site issues
   
6. A plan for periodically (e.g., annually) evaluating the effectiveness of the program and for updating the program
   

B. The haz-com program must be in writing and must be available on request to employees, their representatives, and Cal/OSHA.

Note: The Guide to the California Hazard Communication Regulation is available free of charge from Cal/OSHA.