Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format. Precautionary statements must also be provided. Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Hazard classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures. Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information:Ĭhemical manufacturers and importers are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and prepare labels and safety data sheets to convey the hazard information to their downstream customers Īll employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and safety data sheets for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately. In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers.
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This update will also help reduce trade barriers and result in productivity improvements for American businesses that regularly handle, store, and use hazardous chemicals while providing cost savings for American businesses that periodically update safety data sheets and labels for chemicals covered under the hazard communication standard. This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Use of concentration ranges on SDSs FAQ.Joint PHMSA OSHA Memorandum on Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals for Bulk Shipments.Clarifications to CPL 02-02-079, Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012).Joint OSHA/Health Canada Guidance on Labeling Pictogram for Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC), Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (PHNOC) and Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HHNOC).Joint OSHA/Health Canada Guidance on Regulatory Processes for Hazardous Products in the Workplace.Joint OSHA/Health Canada Comparison of Labelling Requirements for Hazardous Products.Information on the June 21, 2023 DOT/OSHA Joint Virtual Public Meeting in Preparation for the UN Sub-Committee meeting in Geneva.
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