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    OSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA estimates that over 5 million workplaces employing approximately 43 million workers in the United States will be affected by the revised standard. Find the latest news, commentary and best practices surrounding the new hazcom standard here.

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    GHS: The Majority of Companies Continue to Work Toward Compliance

    June 15, 2016
    If your company is still scrambling to meet OSHA’s GHS requirements outlined under the revised Hazard Communications Standard (HCS), you’re not alone.
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    GHS

    Not So Pretty: OSHA Finds Flammable Chemicals and Amputation Hazards at Cosmetic Company

    June 14, 2016
    OSHA Determines an unguarded machine amputated worker’s fingertip at PhytogenX Cosmetics manufacturer and flammable chemicals were not properly stored.
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    In this photo from Jan 10 2014 leaking MCHN tanks at Freedom Industries are being off loaded into tanker trucks in Charleston WVa West Virginia American Water determined that MCHM from the leaking tanks had overwhelmed the plant39s capacity and contaminated the public water system for 300000 people TSCA now will require EPA to quickly review and regulate ldquohigh priorityrdquo chemicals including chemicals stored near drinking water sources and sets deadlines for companies to comply with new EPA rules
    Environment

    TSCA Reform Heads to President Obama for Signature

    June 9, 2016
    Once thought to be the weak stepsister of U.S. environmental laws, the first major reform of the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act received Senate approval and heads to...
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    Industrial Hygiene

    OSHA: Auto Reconditioning Company Failed to Protect Workers

    June 7, 2016
    OSHA plans to put a dent in Dent Wizard’s bank account, to the tune of $51,000, for allegedly exposing workers to toxic compounds.
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    Industrial Hygiene

    Q&A with AIHA President Daniel H. Anna

    April 29, 2016
    The future of industrial hygiene will involve an understanding not only of new and old technology, but also of business value.

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    GHS

    Simplifying the 49 CFR Shipping Rules

    Sept. 17, 2015
    When people agree that Einstein might have trouble understanding 49 CFR shipping requirements, the solution is to approach them using a step-by-step process.
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    GHS

    OSHA, Health Canada Partner on GHS

    May 29, 2015
    The partnership is designed to create a system in which one label and one safety data sheet would be used in both countries for workplace chemicals.
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    Training and Engagement

    Clarifying GHS and Hazard Communication Requirements [Infographic]

    April 23, 2015
    An easy-to-use chemical labeling infographic aids employers and manufacturers in selecting the appropriate chemical label for safety and compliance.