This topic includes general information about chemical hazards, chemical spills, and safety measures, as well as training materials about substances including cleaning products and agents, detergents, bleaches, pesticides, solvents, and other chemicals not covered under more specific topics.

Numerous OSHA standards regulate and limit exposure to individual hazardous chemicals. In addition, all employers whose workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS or HazCom).

For related resources and training materials, refer to the following topics:

• Hazard Communication for information on OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard, including GHS revisions
• Air Contaminants for information on substances including mold, fiberglass, silica, carbon monoxide, and radon
• Flammables and Combustibles for information on flammable liquids
• Hazardous Materials for information on other hazardous substances not covered under more specific topics