OSHA and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication Renew Alliance to Reduce, Prevent Worker Exposure to Chemical Hazards

Apr 13, 2015

Source: U.S. Department of Labor; OSHA, Office of Communications

WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today renewed its alliance with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication to reduce and prevent worker exposure to chemicals hazards. The alliance also intends to increase awareness of the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers under the OSH Act.

"American workers use thousands of chemicals every day, and every year tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. "Our renewed partnership with SCHC will extend our efforts toward ensuring healthier workers and safer workplaces."

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Globally Harmonized System The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labelling of chemicals.
Hazcomm Standard An update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) which provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.
Mass.Gov Right-To-Know Establishes minimum standards and reasonable requirements to protect the health and safety of employees through the communication of information regarding toxix or hazardous substances.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)* to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance