OSHA Announces Changes to Hazard Communication Standard
Posted by proforma on October 16, 2009
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has published comprehensive changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200; 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90; and 1926.59, intended to to promote consistency in the identification, classification, and labeling of chemicals around the world. These regulations apply only in the United States.
Any employers with employees that are exposed to hazardous chemicals (including manufacturers, importers, and downstream employers) must have a hazard communication program and ensure that employees have access to container labels, MSDSs, and training on hazardous substances in their workplace. Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to evaluate and control chemical hazards as the materials move to downstream users.
A legal firm, Morgan Lewis, has issued a news flash that does an excellent job of explaining the ramifications.
Tags:Hazard Communication, OSHA
Filed Under: Workplace Safety
