Chemical manufacturers bear the brunt of changes brought about in OSHA’s 2012 Hazard Communication Standard. With the first deadline approaching, which requires employee training be completed by December 1, 2013, the meticulous work of classifying chemicals, compiling data for publication in the new safety data sheet format and changing labels is just beginning for U.S. chemical producers.
Our new white paper delves into the issues surrounding the impact of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) on U.S. chemical manufacturers. Topics include:
- An overview of the new standard
- Changes from the 1983 standard
- The rationale for alignment with the international standard
- Global adoption of the United Nations’ framework
- Practical guidance and resources for chemical companies to reference as their changeover work begins
A complimentary copy of this paper is available for download on the Labelmaster Web site. Please comment below if you have any questions about this article.
