Hazard Communication

OSHA announces two meetings to prepare for UN’s GHS sessions

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a pair of virtual public meetings ahead of the 49th and 50th sessions of the United Nations Sub-Committee of...

OSHA inspection procedures now reflect 2024 HazCom update

Washington — OSHA has revised its inspection procedures to align with the agency’s updated standard on hazard communication (1910.1200), issued in 2024. In a May...

Maintaining safety labeling

What are the challenges to keeping safety labeling compliant and durable over time?

Oklahoma’s new drug and alcohol policy will affect workers in ‘safety-sensitive’ jobs

Oklahoma City — A new Oklahoma law establishes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs, effective Nov. 1. Under H.B. 3127,...
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Chemical classification

What problems can arise when old and new hazard classifications coexist at the same site during the transition to OSHA’s 2024 HazCom final rule? How should employers manage any confusion?

Safety feedback: Use the COIN method

Activities such as walking jobsites and talking to workers about the tasks they’re performing are an effective way to uncover hazards – if safety conversations are done well.

OSHA publishes clarification on gas-related HazCom table

Washington — OSHA has issued a clarification on a table in its Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200), the agency announced in a notice published Feb....

Safety culture in a chemical facility

What are five scalable practices that work across the entire workplace environment when it comes to building a chemical safety culture?
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Preventing exposures to PFAS

How are employers ensuring they’re not exposing their workers to PFAS?

OSHA gives more time to comply with HazCom changes

Washington — OSHA is extending the compliance dates for its revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) published in May 2024.

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