The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized long-awaited updates to its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), bringing it into alignment with the 7th revision of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
The final rule was published on May 20, 2024, and took effect on July 19, 2024. However, companies have a multi-year transition window to get their processes, labeling, and safety data sheets (SDSs) up to speed. Here’s a quick look at what’s changing and how you can prepare.
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