Which of the following is NOT covered under the HCS?

The choice indicating that household cleaning products used as intended is not covered under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is accurate because the HCS primarily applies to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Household products, such as cleaning supplies, are typically excluded from HCS regulations when they are used by consumers as intended.

The intent of the HCS is to ensure that employees in workplaces are informed about the hazards associated with the chemicals they may encounter at work, and it focuses on industrial chemicals, hazardous waste, and other substances that pose risks in an occupational environment. Therefore, since household cleaning products are designed for consumer use rather than for employees in an occupational setting, they fall outside the purview of HCS when used in a non-industrial context.

In contrast, industrial chemicals, hazardous waste, and solvents in commercial painting are all examples of substances that are relevant in workplaces and pose potential hazards to employees, thus falling under the regulations established by the HCS.