Employers should be prepared to address new hazards for chemicals, even for chemicals that have been used in the workplace for years. A key requirement of OSHA's newly revised Hazard Communication ...

On May 20, 2024, OSHA published a significant revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in an effort to better align the HCS with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of ...

The HCS hazard definitions may differ from other commonly used definitions. Of particular note is the use of the term “flammable liquid.” The International Fire Code (IFC) and the NFPA classify ...

Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced proposed amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (“HCS”) in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The last time OSHA ...

Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are required by regulation to label every hazardous chemical container as described in section 3.2. As long as the original label is affixed and ...

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is a new worldwide initiative for the standardized classification of hazardous chemicals and a communication system for ...

Safety professionals have a lot on their plate. You must manage your chemical inventory and safety data sheet (SDS) library, among other things. Ironically, this busy schedule may keep you from ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (July 15, 2019) - Every individual working with or near chemicals must understand the associated risks to avoid injuries. Failure to recognize a chemical hazard puts workers at risk ...

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a standardized, international approach to hazard communication. The standard, which was previously known as the 'Right ...

A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling. It is an international, standardized approach to hazard communication. The introduction of this system ensures that chemical ...

A key requirement of OSHA's newly revised Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012) is that chemical manufacturers and distributors operating in the United States classify their chemicals using ...

All employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working as identified in the Hazard Communication Guidelines. This document ...