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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...

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?

OSHA makes corrections to Hazard Communication Standard

Washington — OSHA has issued several corrections to address “minor errors” in its Hazard Communication Standard for general industry (1910.1200).

Study of Safety Data Sheets for construction materials finds inaccuracies about nanoparticle content

Silver Spring, MD — The vast majority of Safety Data Sheets for construction materials containing nanotechnology need improvement when it comes to accurately listing engineered nanomaterial composition, results of a recent study indicate.
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Chemical safety in nail salons: New online training

Ann Arbor, MI — A free training program developed by a team of researchers is aimed at increasing nail salon workers’ knowledge of chemical safety on the job.

Safety bulletin warns workers of the hazards of ground cannabis dust

Worcester, MA — Workers in marijuana processing facilities must be informed about the hazards of exposure to ground cannabis dust, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reminds employers in a recently published safety bulletin.

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The importance of Safety Data Sheets

They’re “essential for a compliant hazard communication program,” one expert says. (Bonus: Take our quiz to find out how much you know about SDSs.)
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OSHA publishes update to Hazard Communication Standard

Washington — OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) will now align with the seventh revision of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 46: Workplace violence prevention best practices and Safety Data Sheets

In Episode 46, the S+H team examines the December issue’s feature story on best practices for preventing workplace violence. Also, Atanu Das, owner of MSDS Writer, a consulting company, joins the podcast to discuss Safety Data Sheets in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

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