Right - To - Know

The Hazard Communication Standard, also known as the Right-to-Know Law, was first enacted on November 25, 1983, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was later modified with minor changes and technical amendments to take effect March 11, 1994. The standard is referenced by Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1200 and amended in the February 9, 1994, Federal Register.  The purpose of the standard is to ensure that chemical hazards in the workplace are identified and evaluated and that information concerning these hazards are communicated to employers and employees. This transfer of information is to be accomplished by means of a comprehensive hazard communication program, which includes container labeling and other forms of warning, Material Safety Data Sheets and employee training.