Which of the following statements about the HazCom standard is NOT correct?

• A. It requires labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and training for hazardous chemicals.
• B. It requires training for workers only in English.
• C. It applies to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• D. It requires that labels be accessible to workers.

Answer: (B)

Hazard Communication centers on making chemical hazards known to workers in a way they can understand. That means providing clear labels on containers, maintaining Safety Data Sheets, and giving workers training about the hazards and how to protect themselves.

Crucially, training isn’t limited to English. The standard requires that training be provided in a language the workers understand, which can include Spanish, Chinese, or other languages, and may involve interpreters or translated materials as needed. So the statement that training is required only in English is not correct.

The other points are accurate: labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and training are all required for hazardous chemicals; the standard applies to hazardous chemicals in the workplace; and labels must be accessible to workers.