Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.

Compliance should include

  • understanding the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • identifying the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
  • interpreting the information included on safety data sheets (SDS)
  • describing the responsibilities of employers and employees under HazCom.

Process/Skill Questions

  • Where should hazardous materials be stored?
  • What information can be found on an SDS?
  • Where can employees receive updates on industrial safety?