Amy Wachs presented "OSHA's New Hazard Communication Requirements" to the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) on April 8, 2021.
In February 2021, OSHA published a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standards to align it with GHS Version 7. Among the proposed changes, the rule would add classification categories for aerosols, desensitized explosives and flammable gases; update select hazard and precautionary statements; and update labelling requirements for small containers and packaged containers that have been released for shipment. Amy's presentation explored OSHA's proposed changes and discussed potential compliance challenges for the chemical industry.