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The SCHC OSHA Alliance is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the July 25, 2013: "Hazard Communication: 1 Year of Implementation" webinar. Presenters are: Kathy Landkrohn, Health Scientist, Office of Chemical Hazards - Metals (OCH-M), Directorate of Standards and Guidance (DSG) and Jennifer Lawless, Senior Industrial Hygienist, OCH-M, DSG. Register soon for this information packed webinar.

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In addition, a series of taped courses are available to assist in your preparation. Visit our members-only area for the code to get discounted, member pricing for the courses.

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Two new compliance assistance resources are available for employers to assist them in meeting the requirements of OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard. A new fact sheet (PDF*) discusses the training topics that employers must cover for the initial Dec. 1, 2013 deadline. By this date, employers must train workers on the new label elements and safety data sheet format. In addition, a new OSHA brief (PDF*) explains the new labeling elements, identifies what goes on a label, and describes what pictograms are and how to use them. The brief also provides manufacturers, importers, distributors and other employers with a step-by-step guide to create a label that meets the requirements of the revised standard. The deadline for adopting the new labels and pictograms is June 1, 2015.

OSHA's updated standard, which is aligned with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The revised standard is improving the quality and consistency of hazard information in the workplace, making it safer for workers by providing easily understandable information on appropriate handling and safe use of hazardous chemicals. Additional information and resources are available on OSHA's Hazard Communications page.

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