AFI90-821 — Hazard Communication (hazcom) Program

AFI90-821 governs the Air Force Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program for hazardous chemicals in work areas.

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  • Publication number: AFI90-821
  • Title: HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HAZCOM) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2019-05-13

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It establishes guidance for training employees about the health and physical hazards of hazardous chemicals and preventive measures for handling them. It requires written work area-specific HAZCOM programs with Safety Data Sheets, labels, warnings, information, and training.

Topics covered

  • Hazardous chemical training
  • Work area-specific HAZCOM programs
  • Safety Data Sheets
  • Chemical hazard labels and warnings
  • Laboratory chemical safety
  • Hazard classification
  • Contractor HAZCOM obligations

Questions and answers

What information must employees receive when hazardous chemicals may expose them?

All employees that work in an environment where hazardous chemicals are known to be present in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency, will be provided information about the hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed.

What training are contractors required to provide their employees?

Contractors are required to train their own employees in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and any applicable State and local requirements.

What regulation primarily governs laboratories covered by AFI90-821?

Laboratories are primarily governed by 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories.

Which regulation has primacy over state programs at Air Force installations?

29 CFR 1910.1200 has primacy over state programs at AF installations even if the state has an OSHA-approved state program.

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