Tag: Chemical-Hazards
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule To Update Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
Free Best Practice Guide For Chemical Risk Assessment
Graphic Products created the free resource to simplify the documentation of hazards and controls for chemicals in the workplace.
ASSE Urges Hazardous Materials Communication Rule Completion
The Hazard Communication proposed rule seeks to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and communicated to employers and employees. Modifying OSHA’s existing HCS could harmonize chemical hazard communications worldwide, help U.S. employers compete in the international marketplace, and increase work safety.
New OSHA Program Targets Workplaces With Hazardous Chemicals
The program establishes policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that are covered by OSHA's process safety management (PSM) standard.