OSHA's Update of Hazard Communication: What it Means for You

This 60-minute webinar will cover the OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard and will discuss the differences between the old standard and the new standard so that attendees will be able to adapt and apply the requirements in the workplace.

Why Should You Attend:

OSHA published an update of its Hazard Communication Standard to correspond with the UN’s Globally Harmonized Communication System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The new standard is designed to help employees better understand the hazards of the chemicals with which they are working. In addition, changes to the Hazard Communication Standard will affect hazard classification, labeling, material safety data sheets and training. Also, new criteria have been established for Hazard Classification in order to address physical hazards of chemicals, and chemical mixtures.

This 60-minute session will cover the OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard and will discuss the differences between the old standard and the new standard so that attendees will be able to adapt and apply the requirements in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this webinar attendees will :

• Be aware of the changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
• Identify the steps needed to upgrade their written workplace hazard communication standard.
• Recognize the different categories of hazards now required under the new standard.
• Understand the new requirements for Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Establish the timeline for incorporating the new standard into practice into their workplace.

Who Will Benefit:

Attendees who will benefit from this webinar include:

• Safety personnel
• Safety Directors
• Human Resources personnel
• Employees who work with hazardous materials
• Employers at facilities where hazardous materials are used
• Safety Trainers