GHS

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.

Highlights

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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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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
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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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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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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