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Match the pictogram to the hazard

March 29, 2019

Employers are required to train workers on chemical Safety Data Sheets and labels as part of OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard. Try the new interactive quiz.

OSHA, PHMSA seeking comments ahead of GHS conferences

October 10, 2017

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Washington – OSHA is scheduled to lead a public meeting on Nov. 14 in advance of the 34th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

OSHA schedules meeting to solicit comments on GHS before UN conference

June 1, 2017

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Washington – OSHA has scheduled a public meeting on June 20 in advance of the 33rd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Starting the conversation: OSHA mulls update to HazCom Standard

December 20, 2016

Tom Musick

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Although nobody can say for certain when the next revision to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard will take place, the agency hosted a meeting in November to gather stakeholder feedback on efforts to align the standard with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

OSHA, Health Canada create work plan for coordinated hazcom effort

September 6, 2016

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Washington – OSHA and Health Canada have developed a work plan intended to align U.S. and Canadian requirements for classifying, and sharing information about, work-related chemical hazards.

Canada, OSHA outline plan for hazcom coordination

March 4, 2016

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Washington – Employers can now meet hazard communication requirements for both the United States and Canada with a single label and Safety Data Sheet, safety officials from the two countries said during a March 3 webinar.

OSHA updates hazcom webpage

November 4, 2015

Washington – OSHA has updated its hazard communication webpage to include easier access to topics on the agency’s revised standard.

Modifying hazcom/GHS pictograms

Can I modify or handwrite GHS pictograms?

March 30, 2015

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Can I modify or handwrite GHS pictograms?

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.

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.