Hazard Communication Training

Learn how employers are required to have a written Hazard Communication Program (HCP) to protect employees from hazardous chemicals.

Requirement for supervisors

Supervisors are required to assess the workplace to determine chemical hazards in the workplace. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard, CCR, Title 8, §5194 requires employers to inform workers about hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace. 

How to get training:

• Online training
  • Complete the Hazard Communication Program Training on the UC Learning Center. 
• Supplementary reading
  • Read the Hazard Communication Program Training Course Handout (PDF).

Resources

• UC San Diego Hazard Communication Program

Regulations and policies

• State of California
  • Guide to the California Hazard Communication Regulation (PDF)
  • Hazard Communication Standard, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5194, adopted May 6, 2013

• U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Hazard Communication
  • A Guide to The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication (GHS), OSHA

• UC San Diego
  • PPM 516-13 Hazard Communication Program