The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to inform employees of the hazards associated with chemicals in their workplace and ensure the safe use, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Overexposure to chemicals can result in adverse acute or chronic health effects. Routes of exposure to hazardous materials include contact with skin and eyes, inhalation, ingestion, and injection. Hazard Communication requires all employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed by completing a chemical inventory, ensuring labels are on containers, safety data sheets (SDSs) are available, and training is provided for workers.  

Reference Regulation: Hazard Communication (MIOSHA General Industry Part 42)