Managing Chemical Employee Claims

Employers are required to communicate to their employees regarding the hazards of working with certain chemical and toxins. OSHA has developed standardized communication tools which, by the symbol or color designates the level of hazard to employees.

In addition, to identifying to an employee that their duties are going to require them to work with or near hazardous substances a full hazard communication program also trains employees on best practices for storage, for pouring, and for mixing these chemicals. In addition, employees must be trained and monitored to ensure use of protective gear such as gloves and glasses.