The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has submitted its revised hazard communication standard which would implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) October 25, 2011.
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The GHS would align OSHA standards with other hazard communication standards in use around the world and make important changes to labels and material safety data sheets.
BLR will continue to provide updates on revised standard including changes to MSDSs, labels, and training requirements.