Hazcom Guide -- Occupational Health & Safety

Government Institutes

Hazcom Guide

Automating Hazcom: Including the MSDS Administrator Software, a new book from Government Institutes, is designed to address the five primary elements of OSHA's HazCom standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including a written program, MSDS management, container labeling, reporting, and employee training. It provides expert guidance for choosing a compliance software program.

Enter Reader Service Number 203 of August 2008 Issue

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