OSHA Standards - The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Hazard Communication Standard - Also known as HCS, this OSHA regulation ensures that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is communicated to employers and employees. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - An international standard for the classification and labeling of chemicals, ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity is clear and consistent worldwide.
