OSHA posted a final rule, updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200. The updated HCS: - Conforms to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), - Addresses issues arising during the implementation of the 2012 HCS - Update and better align with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners. - Enhance the standard’s effectiveness by ensuring employees are appropriately apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, thus reducing the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries. For more information, please see the Federal Register Notice: https://lnkd.in/e4xFJXEz . The new rule will be effective 60 days after the publication: Effective July 19, 2024
⚠ Chemicals in the workplace should carry clear labels and easy-to-understand information about their hazards. With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new rule on hazard communications, employers can make informed decisions on storing, using and disposing of chemicals safely to better protect workers: www.osha.gov/HazCom #HazCom #WorkplaceSafety