OSHA’s New HazCom Rule – What You Need to Know About the GHS Requirements! | Webinar

On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized its update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with an employer implementation date of July 20, 2026. However, OSHA has determined it is necessary to extend the initial compliance date by four months to allow time for it to publish the necessary guidance materials and for the regulated community to review those materials before the revised provisions take effect.

Employers must update their programs, as necessary, no later than Nov. 20. Specifically, the standard states that all employers are required to update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of the HCS, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified physical hazard, or health hazards or other hazards covered under the updated HCS.

This webinar will provide attendees with the guidance on what needs to be done when and how to update their programs to meet the updated rule.

After attending this webinar attendees will be able to:

• Understand the new OSHA Hazard Communication Standard based on the Globally Harmonized System
• Implement the required changes during the transition period to implementing the new rule
• Update their current HazCom Program to reflect new hazard classifications and supplier data
• Conduct employee retraining on new label elements and SDS format modifications
• Revise any alternative workplace labeling systems

Speakers

Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, MHSA, FASHE, FACHE Senior Associate Director, ASHE Regulatory Affairs American Society for Healthcare Engineering

Gary Dolan, CHESP Director of Facilities The Village at Penn State