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Publish a HazCom Plan

This guide walks you through publishing an approved HazCom plan, making it the official active plan for your site.

For: Coordinator, Admin | Tier: Standard+

Before You Publish​

Make sure the plan has been approved by an authorized reviewer. Only plans with Approved status can be published.

Important: Publishing makes this plan available to every employee at the site. It also replaces any currently active plan. Make sure the content has been thoroughly reviewed.

Steps​

  1. Navigate to Plan Builder from the main menu
  2. Open the Versioning & Approvals tab in the HazCom Plan Hub
  3. Find the plan in the Approved Plans section
  4. Click the plan card to open it
  5. Click Publish
  6. Confirm the action when prompted

What Happens When You Publish​

  • The plan status changes from Approved to Active
  • The effective date is set to today
  • The next review date is automatically set to 365 days from today
  • If there was a previously active plan for this site, it is automatically archived
  • The plan becomes visible to all employees via the View Plan tab in the HazCom Plan Hub
  • The plan is locked from further editing
  • The publication is recorded in the Audit Trail

After Publishing​

  • Notify your team. Let employees know the plan is available. They can view it anytime from the View Plan tab.
  • Export a PDF. Generate a PDF copy for your physical compliance binder or to share with contractors.
  • Mark your calendar. The system sets an annual review reminder automatically, but it is good practice to note the review date in your own records as well.
  • To make changes, you will need to create a new version. Published plans cannot be edited directly.