Which item is not one of the major components of a HAZCOM program?

• A. Labeling
• B. Training
• C. Medical surveillance
• D. SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

Answer: (C)

Hazard communication programs are focused on making hazard information available to workers and ensuring they know how to protect themselves. The main pieces are labeling of containers and products so hazards are identified at the source, Safety Data Sheets that provide detailed hazard information and protective measures, and training that teaches employees how to read labels and SDS and apply safe work practices. A written HazCom program documents how the employer will implement these elements across the workplace.

Medical surveillance, while important for protecting worker health in certain situations, does not belong to the core set of HazCom components. It is governed by other regulations and typically activates only when specific exposure conditions or substances require health monitoring, not as part of the hazard communication system itself. So it isn’t considered one of the major HazCom components.