Presenter: Maureen Ruskin

The OSHA Hazard Communication regulation (sometimes known as the “worker right-to-know” law) provides workers with essential information on the physical, chemical, and health hazards associated with materials in their workplace. The information is presented through labeling, training, and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Changes to this important regulation incorporate a globally accepted system for classifying hazardous chemicals and documenting those classifications through a system of labeling and reporting using an updated safety data sheet (SDS). This session reviews the changes and describes initiatives developed and implemented by OSHA to assist employers and employees with the transition to this new global system.