A Recap Of Recent Osha Regulatory Updates Five Changes You Should Know

A Recap Of Recent Osha Regulatory Updates Five Changes You Should Know A recap of recent osha regulatory updates: five changes you should know. by phil molé, mph. it’s been a busy year for osha, with the agency taking quite a few notable enforcement and regulatory actions already in 2022—and the year isn’t over yet! judging by the white house’s recent spring unified agenda covering all federal agencies. Osha has also established a summary page on its recent hazcom changes, including the final rule, that they may continue updating with additional final rule details. the new hazcom final rule will not have the same level of impact as the 2012 final rule that first aligned hazcom with the ghs.

Osha Rule Change Improve Tracking Of Workplace Injuries And Illnesses Osha’s final rule states that, “hazard classification must include hazards associated with the chemical’s intrinsic properties including: (i) a change in the chemical’s physical form and; (ii) chemical reaction products associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses or applications.”. the final rule clarifies that hazards from a. The updates take effect on july 19, 2024. the updated standard is aligned with the seventh revision of the united nations’ globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals (ghs). in addition, some portions of the eighth revision of ghs are included. osha’s last update to the hazcom standard was published in 2012 and. In making these changes, osha has created a host of new regulatory hurdles for chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and downstream users. the final rule becomes effective july 20, 2024, but offers a grace period during which the regulated community may comply with the final rule or the prior version of the hcs. Navigating the new terrain: understanding osha’s 2024 updates introduction in 2023, the occupational safety and health administration (osha) introduced several pivotal changes, reshaping the landscape of workplace safety and health regulations. these updates reflect osha’s commitment to enhancing worker protection, adapting to new industry trends, and addressing contemporary challenges.