Question

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according to the hazcom standard, employers who have hazardous chemicals at their workplace must do which of the following?
select all that apply

• identify and maintain an inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• develop a written hazard communication program.
• ensure all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled.
• gather sdss for hazardous chemicals and make them available to employees.
• put the written hazard communication program into action.

Explanation:

The HazCom (Hazard Communication) Standard requires employers with hazardous chemicals to: identify and inventory hazardous chemicals (to know what's present), develop a written hazard communication program (to outline procedures), ensure proper labeling (to inform about hazards), gather and provide SDSs (Safety Data Sheets, to give employees safety info), and implement the written program (to put plans into practice). All these options align with HazCom requirements.

Answer:

A. Identify and maintain an inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
B. Develop a written hazard communication program.
C. Ensure all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled.
D. Gather SDSs for hazardous chemicals and make them available to employees.
E. Put the written hazard communication program into action.