The Updated OSHA Hazard Communication Standard -

Monday, September 10, 2012: 10:45 AM-11:45 AM
#7-8 (Egan Convention Center)

Level of Course: Mid

The revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard follows the Globally Harmonized System of classification and communicates hazards via Safety Data Sheets and symbol enhanced labels.  This session will discuss the highlights of the newly revised system and point out significant changes affecting product distributors and users.  Key elements of the session:
  • What is considered in hazard determinations...
  • The new responsibllities of formulators.
  • What the revised SDS looks like.
  • Elements now reqiuired on the label.
  • Strategies for transitioning to the revised standard.

The session will be informative and should provoke some interesting questions.

Author:
Daniel Levine, CHMM