GHS compliance - Page 1

As OSHA’s hazcom standard evolves

Agency plans to align with the UN’s GHS Revision 7

September 14, 2018

Back in 2012, OSHA aligned its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom or HCS) with Revision 3 of the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS), which resulted in the current HazCom 2012 Standard.

Chemical labeling requirements vary from country to country

‘Global’ does not mean 'universal'

Robert Ernst

September 1, 2017

The GHS provides harmonized classification criteria for health, physical, and environmental hazards of chemicals, as well as standardized label elements that are assigned to these hazard classes and categories.

Overcoming three challenges to GHS labeling

Colwin Chan

August 1, 2017

One year after OSHA’s June 1st, 2016 “Globally Harmonized System” (GHS) label end user deadline, more than one out of five companies had not yet met all requirements, according to a new survey.

What your HazCom program should include

September 9, 2016

An effective HAZCOM program depends on the credibility of management's involvement in the program; inclusion of employees in safety and health decisions; rigorous worksite analysis to identify hazards and potential hazards, including those which could result from a change in worksite conditions or practices; stringent prevention and control measures; and thorough training.

SafeTec announces SafeTec Essentials™, helping SMBs meet OSHA requirements

July 6, 2016

SafeTec Compliance Systems (SafeTec) announced today the launch of its new product, SafeTec Essentials™; created to help small- and medium-sized companies meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance standards with safety data sheet (SDS) management and safety training tools.

MSDSonline improves in-the-field mobile efficiency with enhanced chemical inventory scanner app features

August 17, 2015

MSDSonline, the leading provider of cloud-based environmental, health and safety (EHS) solutions, today introduced enhancements to its Chemical Inventory Scanner application, expanding coverage to include most Apple® and Android™ devices, adding additional functionality, and improving upon an already easy-to-navigate user interface.

SiteHawk and Intelex collaborate to deliver enhanced environment, health and safety software solutions

Users receive comprehensive chemical data to improve regulatory compliance

December 11, 2014

SiteHawk, the leading provider of cloud-based safety data sheet (SDS) and chemical data management solutions, today announced its partnership with leading environmental, health, safety (EHS) and quality software provider, Intelex.