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62 free calculators and document generators, 202 expert guides, a 222-term glossary, and OSHA penalty data for all 51 U.S. jurisdictions — built for construction Hazard Communication.
Updated for HCS 2024 & the 2026 penalty maximums
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) is OSHA’s #2 most-cited standard, and the 2024 HazCom rule (HCS 2024) is moving the whole industry to GHS Revision 7 — with new hazard classes, updated labels, and firm 2026–2028 deadlines. For construction contractors juggling dozens of products and subcontractors on a single site, one missing Safety Data Sheet or unlabeled container is a $16,550 Serious citation.
This library brings together free calculators and document generators, ready-to-print PDF guides, in-depth articles, a 222-term glossary, and the verbatim OSHA standards behind them. Start with the six core duties below, then jump to the tool or guide for your exact situation.
What OSHA HazCom requires
The Hazard Communication Standard breaks down into six core duties. Here is what each one means, the CFR section that governs it, and the free tool and guide that handle it.
Written HazCom Program
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)Every employer with hazardous chemicals must keep a written program describing how it meets the labeling, SDS, and training rules — plus how it handles multi-employer sites and non-routine tasks.
Chemical Inventory
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)The program must include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using a product identifier that ties each one back to the correct Safety Data Sheet.
Labels
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)Shipped containers need the full GHS label (product identifier, signal word, pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements, supplier). Workplace and secondary containers must at least show the product identifier and hazard information.
Safety Data Sheets
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)Keep an SDS for every hazardous chemical and make them readily accessible to employees in their work area during every shift — paper or digital, as long as there is no barrier to access.
Employee Training
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)Train workers at initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced, in a manner and language they understand — covering the hazards, protective measures, and how to read labels and SDSs.
Multi-Employer Sites
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)Where more than one employer works, the host must ensure SDSs are available and communicate labeling and precautionary measures to the other on-site employers.
HCS 2024 compliance deadlines
The 2024 rule phases in by audience and chemical type. A January 2026 amendment extended every date by four months; until yours arrives you may comply with the 2012 HCS, the 2024 HCS, or both.
| Who must comply | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Substances — manufacturers, importers, distributors | May 19, 2026 |
| Substances — employers (labels, program, training) | November 20, 2026 |
| Mixtures — manufacturers, importers, distributors | November 19, 2027 |
| Mixtures — employers | May 19, 2028 |
Source: 29 CFR 1910.1200(j), as amended by FR Doc. 2026-00653 (Jan 15, 2026), +4 months. See the full deadline breakdown.
Downloadable Guides (PDF)
Free to download. No email, no account: pick a guide and it’s yours.
The Dirty Dozen: 12 HazCom Violations to Prevent
Twelve HazCom gaps that can be cited under 1910.1200, each with its rule and its fix. Share with your crew.
Read it online2026 OSHA Penalty Reference
Visual infographic of the 2026 maximum penalties (unchanged from 2025). Print and pin in the trailer.
Read it onlineSubcontractor Liability Checklist
Verify subs are compliant before they step on site. Multi-Employer Citation Policy coverage.
Read it onlineSDS: The 16 Sections Decoded
What each Safety Data Sheet section contains — and which ones OSHA actually enforces (1910.1200 App D). Keep it in the binder.
Read it onlineThe 9 GHS Pictograms Poster
Every GHS hazard symbol and the hazards it covers; OSHA requires eight of the nine (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix C). Print and pin it on the wall.
Read it onlineFind what you need
Jump straight to the right tool and the right guide for your situation.
Starting a HazCom program
Build a written program and train your crew from zero.
Preparing for an inspection
Know what the compliance officer checks — and pass.
Managing subcontractors
Multi-employer HazCom without getting cited for a sub.
Building your SDS library
Find the gaps and keep every SDS at your fingertips.
Labeling containers
GHS-compliant shipped and secondary-container labels.
Just got a citation
Respond, abate, and contest within the deadline.
Free Compliance Tools
Every calculator and generator runs in your browser — no account, no install. Here are the essentials by category.
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Document Generators
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Expert Articles & Guides
In-depth compliance guides, regulatory updates, and industry analysis.
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OSHA Reference Library
Verbatim standards, penalty data, and the HCS 2024 compliance calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HCS 2024 and GHS Revision 7?
HCS 2024 is OSHA's 2024 update to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), aligning it primarily with GHS Revision 7. It refines hazard classification (including desensitized explosives and reclassified aerosols), label content, and Safety Data Sheet requirements. A January 2026 amendment extended the phase-in deadlines by four months.
What are the HazCom 2026 deadlines?
For substances, chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors must comply by May 19, 2026, and employers (workplace labels, written program, and training) by November 20, 2026. For mixtures, the dates are November 19, 2027 and May 19, 2028. Until your date, you may comply with the 2012 HCS, the 2024 HCS, or both.
Who needs a written Hazard Communication Program?
Any employer whose employees may be exposed to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency. The written program required by 1910.1200(e) must describe how you handle labels, SDSs, training, the chemical inventory, non-routine tasks, and multi-employer worksites.
What are the 2026 OSHA penalties for a HazCom violation?
In 2026 the federal maximum is $16,550 for a serious or other-than-serious violation and $165,514 for a willful or repeat violation — unchanged from 2025 because there was no CPI increase. HazCom (1910.1200) is OSHA's 2nd most-cited standard overall.
Are these tools and downloads really free?
Yes. Every calculator, document generator, and PDF on this page is free to use — no purchase required. The paid plans are only for the full HazComFast app (offline SDS, subcontractor portal, audit logs).
Do I need an account?
No account is needed for the tools — they run in your browser. The PDF guides download directly, with no email asked.
Can I use these PDFs for my actual OSHA program?
They are built to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and cite the specific CFR sections, so they make a strong starting point. Tailor each one to the chemicals, tasks, and controls on your own site before relying on it.
Do the tools work offline on the jobsite?
The free web tools need a connection. In the full HazComFast app, your jobsite's SDS load onto the phone on their own, for basements, tunnels and dead zones, and first-aid steps stay on it even in airplane mode.
Get the Binder in Order Before the Inspector Arrives. Are You Ready?
OSHA does not give advance notice of inspections (29 CFR 1903.6). Get the binder in order before the opening conference, not during it.
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