OSHA Hazard Communication & Training

CORE Environmental Consultants provides customized OSHA Hazard Communication Training (HazCom) programs and safety training services to help employers meet their obligations under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Our programs ensure that employees are informed, trained, and protected from chemical hazards encountered during construction, remediation, and environmental fieldwork.

From preparing compliant written programs to delivering targeted worker training, CORE helps project teams stay safe, informed, and fully aligned with regulatory standards—while minimizing the risk of citations, incidents, or operational delays.

What Is Hazard Communication Training?

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is designed to ensure that all workers:

• Know what hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to
• Understand how to handle them safely
• Can access Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labeling information
• Receive training appropriate to the chemicals present on-site

HazCom applies to all employers whose workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals—including construction managers, environmental contractors, and remediation firms.

CORE’s Hazard Communication Training Services

We provide full support for:

• Written Hazard Communication Training Program (HCP) development
• Chemical inventory compilation and SDS management
• Labeling and secondary container compliance
• Employee training programs (live or virtual) in:
  • Hazard recognition and safe handling
  • SDS access and interpretation
  • Label formats and pictogram meanings (GHS system)
  • Use of PPE and spill/emergency response procedures
• Training rosters and documentation for audits
• Annual refreshers or project-specific briefings
• HazCom audits to evaluate compliance across multiple job sites

All services are tailored to your workforce, site scope, and regulatory exposure.

When Is Hazard Communication Training Required?

Training is required when:

• A project introduces new hazardous substances
• Employees work with or near solvents, adhesives, fuels, paints, or contaminants
• Remediation or abatement involves chemicals requiring PPE or ventilation
• A Phase II ESA, RAWP, or HASP calls for worker protection from known site hazards
• New hires or subcontractors join a project with chemical exposure risks
• OSHA 1910.1200(e) requires updated programs based on site conditions

Training must occur at time of initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced.

Our Hazard Communication Training and Documentation Approach

1. Pre-Training Evaluation
   CORE reviews the project scope, SDSs, HASP, and client-specific safety requirements to determine relevant hazards and exposure scenarios.
2. Program Preparation
   We develop or update your written Hazard Communication Program, ensuring alignment with OSHA’s five key elements:
   • Written plan
   • Labeling
   • SDS availability
   • Employee training
   • List of hazardous chemicals
3. Training Delivery
   Sessions are delivered live, virtually, or on-site, incorporating hands-on examples, real materials, and site-specific hazard controls.
4. Recordkeeping and Certification
   We provide training rosters, certificates, and compliance summaries for your files—ensuring you’re ready for audits or inspections.

Regulatory Standards Covered

CORE’s programs comply with:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom Standard)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart D (Construction Safety & Health)
• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling and pictograms
• Employer obligations under HAZWOPER (1910.120)
• Applicable EPA, DOT, and local fire code requirements for storage and transport

We also integrate our programs with your Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for continuity.

✅ Why CORE?

✔ Practical, Field-Aware Training
We don’t just recite regulations—we tailor our sessions to the actual materials, controls, and work practices used on your sites.

✔ Turnkey Compliance Support
From writing your program to conducting group sessions and filing rosters, CORE ensures every box is checked.

✔ Construction & Environmental Experience
Our trainers understand the materials used in remediation, abatement, and field sampling—and how to communicate safe practices clearly.

✔ Prepared for Audits
Whether you’re facing OSHA, insurance, or prime contractor scrutiny, CORE ensures your program is current, complete, and documented.