New 2012 changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) are bringing the U.S. into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), improving safety and health protections for America’s workers. These new revisions to OSHA’s current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave the workers the ‘right to know,’ but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.’

This 16-page booklet (sold in packages of 10) is an excellent resource to complement our training course, and addresses the following areas:

• Contents of the OSHA Standard
• Hazard Classification
• Who’s covered by the standard
• Chemicals
• Safety Data Sheets
• Understanding chemicals
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Leaks and spills