OSHAs Update of Hazard Communication - Webinar By ComplianceOnline (OSHA, Health & Safet)
Venue: Online Event
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Event Date/Time: May 22, 2012 | End Date/Time: May 22, 2012 |
Description
In March, 2012 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.
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.