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This article discusses the significance of the theory of adult education in Hazard Communication training. Ever since chemical use in the workplace began, some type of chemical hygiene and safety training has undoubtedly taken place. Any history of chemical safety training would be remiss if it did not mention some of the earliest industrial hygienists. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration started to develop the Hazard Communication Standard in 1974. Actually, it's hard to know where to start, there are so many ways in which training can go bad. But there is one leading culprit. For learning to occur, there has to be a transfer of some sort.

The article presents tips on how to improve both wellness and workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) in the U.S. Men are advised to be more active in their tasks to eliminate prostate cancer risk and to request their OHS personnel to increase their activity level. Meanwhile, employees are encouraged to inquire their OHS personnel on products they use at home to avoid exposures from many chemicals and other hazardous substances.