A fully modernized, instructor‑ready training experience from OSTI
The HazCom Relay Challenge Trainer Kit™ is a premium, activity‑based instructional package designed to elevate OSHA Hazard Communication training far beyond lecture‑only formats. Built for today’s workforce and aligned with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this kit transforms chemical safety training into a fast‑paced, team‑driven learning experience that boosts retention, engagement, and real‑world hazard recognition.
Developed by OSTI and field‑tested in OSHA 10/30 classes, corporate safety programs, and workforce onboarding, the updated edition features improved card layouts, clearer hazard language, expanded scenario sets, and enhanced facilitator guidance—making it easier than ever to deliver high‑impact HazCom training with confidence.
What’s New in the Updated Edition
The 2026 update includes:
- Refined GHS pictogram cards with sharper iconography and improved hazard descriptors
- Expanded mock chemical labels with clearer formatting and more realistic hazard/precautionary statements
- Updated SDS Speed Sort cards aligned with current section numbering and terminology
- A fully revised scenario deck with stronger real‑world relevance and improved difficulty balance
- Streamlined facilitator cards for faster setup and smoother delivery
- Enhanced print‑ready formatting for Avery 95340 Rounded‑Edge Postcards
This edition reflects the latest best practices in adult learning, OSHA compliance, and hazard communication training.
What’s Inside the Kit
Round 1 — Pictogram Match
Teams race to match each GHS pictogram to its correct hazard category, building instant visual recognition skills essential for chemical safety. Includes: pictogram cards, hazard category cards, facilitator answer key. Learn more about GHS pictograms.
Round 2 — Label Breakdown
Participants analyze mock chemical labels, identify missing elements, and fill in hazard and precautionary statements using resource cards. This round reinforces the six required label elements and strengthens real‑world interpretation skills. Includes: mock labels, resource cards, updated hazard/precautionary statement bank, facilitator key. Explore chemical label elements.
Round 3 — SDS Speed Sort
Teams arrange all 16 SDS sections in the correct order, then answer rapid‑fire questions using their sorted cards. This round builds confidence in navigating SDSs quickly—an essential skill during emergencies and routine operations. Includes: SDS section cards, SDS question sheet, facilitator key. Review SDS sections.
Round 4 — HazCom Drill
Facilitators read real‑world chemical scenarios. Teams must immediately:
- Hold up the correct pictogram(s)
- Identify the correct signal word
- State one appropriate precautionary action
This round reinforces hazard recognition under pressure and connects classroom learning to real‑world decision‑making. Includes: scenario cards, facilitator scoring guide. See more HazCom scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the HazCom Relay, participants will be able to:
- Identify and interpret GHS pictograms
- Recognize required chemical labels elements
- Navigate and understand Safety Data Sheet (SDS) sections
- RApply hazard communication principles to real‑world situations
- Communicate hazards effectively using OSHA‑aligned terminology
- Demonstrate faster, more accurate hazard recognition
These outcomes support OSHA 10/30 training, annual refresher requirements, and general awareness‑level instruction.
Why OSTI Trainers Choose This Kit
- Engaging & Competitive — turns HazCom into a team‑based challenge
- OSHA‑Aligned — reinforces required knowledge without overwhelming learners
- Facilitator‑Friendly — minimal prep, clear instructions, ready‑to‑print materials
- Modular — use one round or run the full relay
- Perfect for Awareness‑Level Audiences — no prior experience required
- High Retention — learners remember what they do, not just what they hear
Ideal For
- OSHA 10/30 General Industry & Construction
- New‑hire onboarding
- Annual HazCom refresher training
- Safety stand‑downs
- Toolbox talks
- Technical schools and workforce development programs
OSTI Quality Guarantee
Every OSTI training kit is built by safety professionals, instructional designers, and OSHA‑authorized trainers. The updated HazCom Relay Training Kit™ reflects our commitment to clarity, accuracy, and real‑world applicability—ensuring your workforce receives training that is both compliant and memorable.