Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a standardized, international approach to hazard communication. The standard, which was previously known as the 'Right ...

Hazard Communication showed the biggest increase in the Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2022 (2,424 violations - +24.5% vs. 2021), taking the #2 spot on the list. With this increase in violations, it is ...

Workers today understand that they do not have to work in an environment that jeopardizes their health, but it wasn’t always that way. Employers had not always been incentivized to ensure safe work ...

The Hazard Communication Standard requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate the ...

These are the states with the biggest compliance gaps, according to a recent analysis.

Cleaning agents, battery systems, fuels, solvents, and maintenance chemicals are present in many logistics environments. While these substances support daily operations, they also introduce health and ...

It’s easy to get distracted by shiny new tools and gadgets. But sometimes, it’s important to focus on fundamentals. There’s no better place to start than on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), says David Sousa ...

The Hazard Communication Standard was first promulgated in 1983. It requires employers to provide hazard information & training to employees on chemicals they work with. It also requires ...

When I think about the topic of hazard communication system (HCS) requirements, a famous quote from Strother Martin in “Cool Hand Luke” comes to mind: “What’s we’ve got here is failure to communicate.

William & Mary employees have the right to know the properties and potential safety and health hazards of substances to which they may be exposed. This knowledge is essential to reducing the risk of ...