OSHA announced May 20, 2024, the final rule on the update the Hazard Communication Standard that includes improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. The updates take effect on July 19, 2024.
Aligned primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, the updated standard will require labels on small packaging to be more comprehensive and readable and makes changes to help ensure trade secrets no longer prevent workers and first responders from receiving critical hazard information on safety data sheets.
The final rule also addresses issues that arose since the implementation of the 2012 standard and improves alignment with other federal agencies and Canada.
(Adapted from OSHA News release 05/20/2024)
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