ambulatory surgery center, a medical facility designed and equipped to handle surgery, pain management, and certain diagnostic procedures that do not require overnight hospitalization.
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, also known as HazCom, HCS, 29 CFR 1910.1200, is a U.S. regulation that governs the evaluation and communication of hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.
What is HCS? According to OSHA, the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is âto ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and details regarding their hazards are transmitted to employers and employees..