29 CFR 1910.1200

OSHA Hazard Communication and GHS Awareness

OSHA hazard communication and GHS awareness training for employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals at work or in a foreseeable emergency, written to the training duty in 29 CFR §1910.1200(h). Covers the written program and chemical list, shipped-container label elements and all eight GHS pictograms, workplace labels and the immediate-use exception, the sixteen-section safety data sheet, detecting a release, physical and health hazards, and controls, PPE and emergency actions. Randomized final exam.

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What this course does and does not doIt is not a legal finding, a professional certification, or authorisation to perform chemical work, spill cleanup, emergency response, respirator use or hazardous-materials transport.
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$1,434
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is OSHA Hazard Communication and GHS Awareness?
OSHA Hazard Communication and GHS Awareness is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. It costs $49, is self-paced across 4 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
28,898
citations issued nationally
$1,434
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.1200 was cited 28,898 times, averaging $1,434 in initial penalties. This course costs $49.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Fewer
Most (3,290)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Maryland3,290
Tennessee2,165
Michigan1,622
Oregon1,468
Illinois1,244

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.1200 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
MD: 3,290 ($281)
TN: 2,165 ($364)
MI: 1,622 ($692)
OR: 1,468 ($290)
IL: 1,244 ($1,532)
VA: 1,229 ($740)
NY: 1,227 ($1,408)
CT: 1,175 ($480)
MN: 1,053 ($781)
NC: 977 ($594)
PA: 846 ($2,663)
OH: 782 ($3,219)
TX: 709 ($4,046)
KS: 659 ($2,220)
WI: 641 ($2,487)
FL: 623 ($1,676)
NJ: 596 ($3,224)
PR: 540 ($1,512)
MA: 523 ($1,846)
AZ: 507 ($1,299)
NV: 442 ($6,255)
GA: 368 ($2,164)
CO: 302 ($2,402)
AL: 300 ($430)
ME: 287 ($2,424)
MO: 262 ($3,252)
AK: 245 ($3,668)
HI: 227 ($1,115)
UT: 206 ($657)
KY: 201 ($2,404)
SC: 184 ($378)
DE: 182 ($2,417)
RI: 171 ($2,729)
CA: 167 ($517)
NE: 157 ($1,879)
IA: 152 ($2,653)
MS: 145 ($838)
NM: 141 ($3,041)
VT: 129 ($1,803)
IN: 125 ($823)
ID: 106 ($1,591)
SD: 88 ($2,033)
OK: 63 ($5,177)
WA: 49 ($224)
VI: 47 ($425)
NH: 44 ($3,580)
DC: 43 ($1,578)
AR: 41 ($3,991)
GU: 37 ($279)
WV: 37 ($695)
MT: 33 ($1,009)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 26,966 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 93.3% of the 28,898 we hold.

45.7% of these citations went to employers with ten or fewer employees. This is not a big-company standard.

By industry

Manufacturing28% | 7,538
Construction23.2% | 6,269
Other Services (except Public Administration)8.4% | 2,273
Accommodation and Food Services5.9% | 1,587
Retail Trade5% | 1,342
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4.4% | 1,193

Manufacturing alone accounts for 28% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees45.7% | 12,319
11 to 50 employees38.2% | 10,302
51 to 250 employees13.2% | 3,553
251 to 1,000 employees2.3% | 631
More than 1,000 employees0.6% | 161

Citations by year

8,286
2023
8,480
2024
7,731
2025
2,469
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 7%.

What this course covers

01
HazCom Foundations and Workplace Responsibilities15 min
Welcome and Course Orientation; Why Hazard Communication Exists; Who Is Covered and When Training Occurs; The Employer's Written HazCom Program; Your Workplace-Specific HazCom Briefing.
02
Understanding Chemical Labels and GHS Pictograms15 min
The Six Shipped-Container Label Elements; Health-Hazard Pictograms; Physical and Environmental Pictograms; Workplace Labels and Portable Containers; Read the Whole Label Before Acting.
03
Reading and Using Safety Data Sheets15 min
04
Recognizing Hazards and Protecting Yourself15 min
Detecting a Chemical Release; Physical, Health, and Other Required Hazards; Controls, Work Practices, and PPE; Spills, Leaks, Fire, and Exposure Emergencies; Final Workplace Decision and Employer Handoff.

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.1200. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. OSHA Hazard Communication and GHS Awareness is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

Occupational Health · 8 min read
Hazard Communication and GHS Training: What 1910.1200 Requires
What OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires of employers and workers, how GHS labels and safety data sheets work, whether online training qualifies, and the records inspectors expect.

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