What are temporary agency employers required to do to meet HAZCOM requirements?
In meeting the requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, the temporary agency employer would, for example, be expected to provide generic hazard training and information concerning categories of chemicals employees may potentially encounter. Host employers would then be responsible for providing site-specific hazard training pursuant to sections 1910.1200(h)(1) and 1926.59.
In meeting the requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, the temporary agency employer would, for example, be expected to provide generic hazard training and information concerning categories of chemicals employees may potentially encounter. Host employers would then be responsible for providing site-specific hazard training pursuant to sections 1910.1200(h)(1) and 1926.59. Reference Interpretation and Compliance Letters: • Information on temporary workers, particularly those in the electronic assembly industry. • Employers’ responsibilities towards temporary employees.
