Technical Info: OSHA GHS Training
December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. To help companies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over several years (December 1, 2013 to June 1, 2016.
The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time employers must have trained their workers on the new label elements and the SDS format. This training is needed early in the transition process since workers are already beginning to see the new labels and SDSs on the chemicals in their workplace. To ensure employees have the information they need to better protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace during the transition period, it is critical that employees understand the new label and SDS formats.
To help you with this mandatory training Kimball Midwest has assembled the following materials designed to meet the training requirements mandated by OSHA for GHS. This information is provided freely to allow you to comply with the new HazCom standards. These training materials follow the OSHA guidelines and will allow you to remain compliant.
An overview of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) with requirements and deadline dates.
December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. To help companies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over several years (December 1, 2013 to June 1, 2016.
The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time employers must have trained their workers on the new label elements and the SDS format. This training is needed early in the transition process since workers are already beginning to see the new labels and SDSs on the chemicals in their workplace. To ensure employees have the information they need to better protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace during the transition period, it is critical that employees understand the new label and SDS formats.
To help you with this mandatory training Kimball Midwest has assembled the following materials designed to meet the training requirements mandated by OSHA for GHS. This information is provided freely to allow you to comply with the new HazCom standards. These training materials follow the OSHA guidelines and will allow you to remain compliant.
An overview of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) with requirements and deadline dates.
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