New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard are aligning the United States with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America's workers. 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. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave workers the ‘right to know,’ but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.’ Compliance Requirements OSHA required that employees be trained on the new label elements (i.e., pictograms, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and signal words) and SDS format, with full compliance with the final rule now in effect. Course Goal The goal of this course is to provide information about the identification of chemical hazards, chemical labeling, and an explanation of the new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format.
New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard are aligning the United States with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America's workers. 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. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave workers the ‘right to know,’ but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.’
Compliance Requirements OSHA required that employees be trained on the new label elements (i.e., pictograms, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and signal words) and SDS format, with full compliance with the final rule now in effect.
Course Goal The goal of this course is to provide information about the identification of chemical hazards, chemical labeling, and an explanation of the new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements. Identify chemical hazards, labels, pictograms, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) classifications. Implement effective workplace chemical communication programs and employee training.
Safety Officers, HSE Professionals, and Compliance Managers. Chemical handlers, plant workers, warehouse staff, and production operators. Supervisors are responsible for chemical storage, labeling, and documentation. Anyone involved in developing, implementing, or auditing HazCom/GHS programs.
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