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OSHA schedules informal meeting to discuss updates to hazcom standard

November 1, 2016

Washington – OSHA has scheduled an informal public meeting to discuss potential updates to its Hazard Communication Standard. The meeting is set to take place Nov. 16 at the Mine Safety and Health Administration headquarters in Arlington, VA.

OSHA extends comment period for draft ‘weight of evidence’ guidance

March 9, 2016

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Washington – OSHA has extended, to May 2, the deadline to submit comments on the agency’s draft document on using the “weight of evidence” approach to classifying hazardous chemicals.

OSHA issues draft guidance for ‘weight of evidence’ approach

February 17, 2016

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Washington – A new draft OSHA document outlines how employers can use an approach known as “weight of evidence” to assist in classifying hazardous chemicals.

OSHA to host webinar on Hazard Communication Standard

September 3, 2015

Washington – OSHA and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication are sponsoring a free webinar to explain the inspection procedures for OSHA’s recently updated Hazard Communication Standard.

OSHA instructs inspectors on enforcing hazcom standard

July 22, 2015

Washington – OSHA compliance officers have a new instruction document that outlines inspection procedures for the agency’s updated Hazard Communication Standard.

Hazardous materials labels

June 28, 2015

Labelmaster has partnered with the American Coatings Association to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System Labels.

Interim policy allows limited use of pre-2012-compliant hazcom labels

June 17, 2015

Washington – An OSHA interim policy issued May 29 allows limited continued use of hazard communication labels that are not yet in compliance with the revised Hazard Communication Standard released in 2012.

Manufacturers showing ‘good faith’ on GHS may avoid citations, OSHA says

March 2, 2015

Washington – Some manufacturers of chemical mixtures will not be cited for failing to immediately comply with new Safety Data Sheet and chemical labeling requirements if they exercise “good faith,” a Feb. 9 OSHA enforcement memorandum states.

Washington Update: Updating hazcom, again

January 25, 2015

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA may soon update its Hazard Communication Standard to align it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Hazcom/GHS

What steps do I need to take to be compliant under the new Hazard Communication Standard?

March 24, 2014

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The recent update to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (CFR 1910.1200) changes the requirements for chemical labeling and mandatory employee training. The new Globally Harmonized System creates a universal standard to help keep workers safe and informed about chemical hazards. Because Hazcom is already one of the most frequently violated OSHA standards, it’s essential to know exactly what GHS is and how it affects your business.