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OSHA has updated its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to primarily align with Revision 7 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The final rule was published on May 20, 2024, with an effective date of July 19, 2024.
- Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule | Occupational Safety and ...
This final rule, which is an update to the existing HCS,...
- OSHA's Final Rule to Amend the Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard...
- Hazard Communication Standard; Final Rule | Occupational Safety and ...
20 maj 2024 · This final rule, which is an update to the existing HCS, fits well within the authority granted by the last sentence of section 6(b)(7). The changes in the final rule constitute a ``modification'' of the HCS regarding ``the use of labels or other forms of warning.''
OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The final rule was published on May 20, 2024 and takes effect on July 19, 2024.
Administration (OSHA), DOL. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this final rule, OSHA is modifying its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has determined that the modifications will significantly reduce costs and burdens
Building on the success of OSHA's current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers.
This is OSHA's Final Rule modifying its Hazard Communication Standard to conform to the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
OSHA now seeks a recommendation from ACCSH on publishing the planned Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the hazard communication standard (HCS) to align with the 7th Revision of the GHS.
