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Latest OSHA agenda hints at update to hazcom standard

November 24, 2014

Washington – OSHA is considering another update to its Hazard Communication Standard, according to the Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda, released Nov. 21.

New letters of interpretation clarify info in hazcom rule

March 19, 2014

Washington – OSHA recently published four letters of interpretation regarding its revised Hazard Communication Standard.

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How do I ensure my facility is compliant with GHS labeling requirements?

September 23, 2013

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How do I ensure my facility is compliant with GHS labeling requirements?

Countdown to GHS compliance

The first phase of new OSHA requirements for hazard communication goes into effect Dec. 1. Are your workers trained?

September 1, 2013

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard is one of the most sweeping regulations the agency has issued in recent years, and compliance deadlines are approaching.

Main: OSHA hazcom standard compatible with MSHA requirements

August 14, 2013

Arlington, VA – Employers in the mining industry that follow OSHA’s newly revised Hazard Communication Standard will be in compliance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s hazcom standard, MSHA clarified in an Aug. 13 policy letter.

Program to test safety impact of paperless hazcom system for shippers

July 24, 2013

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced plans for a pilot program to evaluate the safety and security impacts of a paperless hazard communications system for shippers and carriers.

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OSHA, Canada agree to align hazcom standards

June 27, 2013

Washington – OSHA and the Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch of the Canadian Department of Health have signed an agreement to collaboratively implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in their respective jurisdictions.

Free webinar to address hazcom standard

June 27, 2013

Annandale, VA – A webinar about requirements in OSHA’s newly revised Hazard Communication Standard has been scheduled for July 25.

OSHA responds to combustible dust, hazcom questions

April 17, 2013

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Washington – Providers of Safety Data Sheets and chemical labeling may include additional information on a contained substance if it presents a combustible dust hazard, OSHA said in an interpretation on the recently revised Hazard Communication Standard.

OSHA amends hazcom standard to remove 'MSDS' references

February 13, 2013

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Washington – OSHA issued a correction and technical amendment to its Hazard Communication Standard to change references of “Material Safety Data Sheets” to the updated “Safety Data Sheets.”

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