GHS Standard Scheduled for Finalization September 2011
Many ECS clients have emailed and called with questions about the upcoming OSHA Global Harmonization System (GHS) regulation final approval. We always endeavor to keep our clients informed so you won’t be caught off guard when the new regulation is finalized so here is what we know right now.
OSHA originally had the GHS regulation set for their agenda in August and moved it to September. At last check of their website, it appears to still be on the agenda. This rule has over 500 pages of text associated with it and is always subject to change prior to being finalized. So, what we are providing in this article is the information in the draft rule text. This is subject to change with the final rule.
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GHS In a Nut Shell
For those of you who just want the bottom line and not a bunch of detail – here’s the skinny. The major changes will
be that MSDS will now be called SDS (Safety Data Sheets), they now have a prescribed format and you will need to solicit new sheets from your chemical manufacturers or distributors so that you have updated ones within 3 years of the final rule authorization.
New labels will be required and while the chemical company or distributor will take care of that for new products, you’ll be responsible for relabeling everything you currently have in-house. Finally, your HazCom plan and training will need to be updated and employees will need the updated training within 2 years of the final plan approval.
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