 
|
What's New
|
In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information must be available about the identities and hazards of the chemicals. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information:
 |
Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and
|
|
Prepare labels and material safety data sheets (MSDSs) to convey the hazard information to their downstream customers.
|
|
All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and MSDSs for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.
|
|
|
|
What's New [As of April 9, 2009]:
-
OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database. OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Includes reports:
"Physical Properties," "Exposure Guidelines," "NIOSH Pocket Guide," and
"Emergency Response Information," including the US Department of
Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guide. In addition, an all-in-one
report, "Full Report," is available.
-
A Guide to The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals (GHS). OSHA, (2006, September). Also available as a 759 KB
PDF, 90 pages.
-
Hazard Communication. OSHA Federal Register Notice
71:53617-53627, (2006, September 12).
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM).
Also available as a 3 MB
PDF,
11 pages.
-
Hazard Communication in the 21st Century Workplace - Final Report.
OSHA.
-
Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard.
OSHA Directive CPL 02-02-038 [CPL 2-2.38D], (1998, March 20).
Additional information is provided in an 87 KB
PPT*,
31 slides.
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of
Technical Support and Emergency Management at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing OSHA PDF
and PPT materials.
*These files are provided for downloading.
|
|
|
|
|
Back to Top
