Written HAZCOM Program includes which elements?

• A. Personal protective equipment policy, incident reporting, emergency procedures
• B. Chemical inventory control, spill response plan, training records
• C. Hazardous chemical list, Labels and other forms of warning, Safety data sheets
• D. Equipment maintenance schedules, energy isolation procedures

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is what a written Hazard Communication (HazCom) program must contain to meet the standard. The strongest answer centers on three interconnected pieces: a current list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, labels or other warning forms on containers, and Safety Data Sheets for each chemical.

Having a hazardous chemical list ensures you know every chemical that needs hazard information and training, so nothing slips through the cracks. Labels and other warnings on containers provide immediate hazard information at the point of use, helping workers recognize risks before handling a chemical. Safety Data Sheets give detailed, standardized information about each chemical, including hazards, safe handling practices, PPE, storage, and emergency measures, so workers know exactly how to work safely and respond to spills or exposures.

The other options include safety-management elements like PPE policies, incident reporting, spill response, or training records. While these are important in a broader safety program, they are not the core written HazCom elements required to communicate hazards to workers, which are the list, labels, and SDS.