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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

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