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OSHA Hazcom Rule Review Extended:The OMB review period for the GHS Final Rule has been extended for 30 days. For more information: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201104&RIN=1218-AC20 Regulatory Cooperation Council & Beyond the Border, Stakeholder Session, Mon., January 30, 2012OSHA has provided an invitation to alert OSHA stakeholders of the creation of a United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and Beyond the Border (BTB) initiatives. GHS is part of one of the working groups under the joint action plan: Occupational Safety Issues: GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (workplace hazards). On January 31st from 5 to 6 pm OSHA and Health Canada will be available to present the draft work plan to interested stakeholders and answer questions. If you wish to register for the breakout session please visit trade.gov/RCC. Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda Published January 20, 2012OSHA-SCHC Alliance RenewalWe are excited to announce that the OSHA-SCHC Alliance has been renewed. Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA and Suzanne Matuszewski, Society President, will sign the alliance on March 1, 2012 at a ceremony held at OSHA Headquarters in Washington, DC. OSHA-SCHC Alliance Fact Sheets now available in SpanishSpanish translations of the first six GHS Fact sheets are now posted on the Alliance News page. These documents will soon be available as links from the OSHA web page as well. Many thanks go to Beth Levi, GHS Fact Sheet Chair, Mike McDowell for formatting the documents and the Fact Sheet authors and reviewers. OSHA Alliance Quarterly Review, December 2011SCHC Donation to UNITARRecently, the SCHC Board of Directors authorized a donation to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The gift to UNITAR recognizes their role in GHS awareness, capacity building and training while complimenting the SCHC’s goal to promote knowledge and awareness in all areas of chemical hazard communication. More information about UNITAR can be found at www.unitar.org. The acknowledgement is item 14 in this linked document . Spring 2012 Meeting: Call for AbstractsOSHA issues new National Emphasis Program for chemical facilitiesWASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for chemical facilities to protect workers from catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals. Read more... OSHA submits GHS Hazcom rule to OMB.Go to this link and choose Department of Labor and scroll down to find TITLE: Hazard Communication (RIN: 1218-AC20). 2012 Membership Applications are AvailableDownload your copy in either MS Word or Acrobat PDF form-based documents from the Membership Committee page. AIHA Registry Programs Signs MOU, Establishes Partnership with SCHCRead the AIHA Press Release here. Also of interest: a podcast which includes Denese Deed's interview (.mp3) as well as the wrap-up blog post.
OSHA publishes new educational materials on protecting workers from hazards found in laboratories.Important links in this Trade Release: Index of lab standards and standard interpretations, including Laboratory Safety Guidance Read the full Trade Release here. New Compliance Assistance Products from OSHA and Alliance Program ParticipantsGHS Revision 4, 2011, now availableThe PDFs of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Fourth revised edition, are now available to be downloaded HERE UN Purple book, 4th revision, is availableThe 4th revision to the UN Purple book is available from the UN at https://unp.un.org/Details.aspx?pid=21484 . (A document of changes from the 3rd edition can be found here.) NOTE: This not the version that US OSHA will adopt (at this time) if they move forward with a final rule. Inventory Update Reporting and Chemical Data ReportingIn August 2011 EPA issued the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule previously referred to as the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) Modifications Rule. Read more at: http://www.epa.gov/iur ECHA published 4th draft guidance document for SDSs.Chamber of Commerce v. Brown: California Court of Appeal Opens Door for New Chemicals to be Listed Under Proposition 65 Without Scientific or Public ReviewReport Summary 2011 of The Operation of the REACH and CLP RegulationsNational Toxicology Program issues 12th Report on CarcinogensOSHA NEP on Combustible Dust has been reissuedPurpose: This instruction contains policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that create or handle combustible dusts. In some circumstances these dusts may cause a deflagration, other fires, or an explosion. These dusts include, but are not limited to: Metal dust such as aluminum and magnesium, Wood dust, Coal and other carbon dusts, Plastic dust and additives, Biosolids, Other organic dust such as sugar, flour, paper, soap, and dried blood, Certain textile materials View the OSHA Instruction here. EU Report on - Consumer understanding of labels and the safe use of chemicalsOSHA News Release: National Survey LaunchedUS Department of Labor's OSHA launches national survey on employers' safety and health practices to help guide future rules, compliance, outreach. Read more... Combustible Dust - OSHA forumThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a Combustible Dust Expert Forum for May 13, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Read more... OSHA launches 'Picture It! Safe Workplaces for Everyone' photo contestThe contest, which is part of OSHA's yearlong 40th anniversary celebration, is open to members of the public ages 18 and older and will run through Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Read more... ECHA has published their CLP guidance.This is an important document for anyone writing hazard communication documents for use in the EU. The guidance can be found at This Link OSHA Trade Release, Respiratory HazardsNew guidance documents explain importance of testing in reducing, preventing worker exposure to respiratory hazards. For more information download the full Trade Release. |
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SCHC Spring/Fall Meetings | |
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Upcoming Meeting:Spring 2012 - Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
March 31 - April 2 - Professional Development Courses Recent Meeting:Fall 2011 - Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
October 1-3 - Professional Development Courses Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel Reservations If you are interested in exhibiting, please see the Exhibitors Invitation/Contract Future Meetings:Fall 2012 - Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
September 19-20 - Plenary Session September 21-23 - Professional Development Course Fall 2013 - Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
September 25-26 - Plenary Session September 27-29 - Professional Development Courses Spring 2013 - Austin, TX
April 13 - 17, 2013 Meeting Archives |
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HazCom ConsultantsHazCom JobsHazCom LinksHazCom Discussion (LinkedIn) |
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Other Recent News | |
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US assistant secretary of labor for OSHA testifies on strengthening enforcement and ensuring safe workplaces for every American workerWASHINGTON -- Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Dr. David Michaels [testified] before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for tools to enforce safe working conditions. Michaels [testified] on programs, enhancements and changes to strengthen workplace safety and OSHA's ability to enforce the law. The transcript of Dr. David Michaels April 27 2010, testimony can be downloaded here. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov and http://help.senate.gov. Fact Sheets: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.The following GHS fact sheets were produced by SCHC-OSHA Alliance GHS Information Sheet Workgroup:
OSHA Trade Release - Hexavalent Chromium bookSociety for Toxicology press releaseJournal of Occ. Health Article: Implementing GHS - Lessons Learned from Japan "Model for the Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Lessons Learned from Japan" From the Journal of Occupational Health 2009; 51:526-530 Download the article now. Click here. 2010 Membership Applications are AvailableDownload your copy in either MS Word form-based, or Acrobat PDF formats. Click Here. SCHC members publish GHS article in AIHA newsletterHow can industrial hygienists manage the far-reaching consequences of GHS and REACH? By Robert Skoglund and Denese Deeds Click this link and scroll down to September. OSHA issues ANPR for combustible dusts Download this advance notice of proposed rulemaking. OSHA Proposes Adoption of the GHS for Hazcom Standard Download the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Also see the presentation files from the Fall, 2009 meeting. Here are the links to the side-by-side comparison and redline versions of the NPRM that are now posted on OSHA's website. The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication This may well be the biggest HazCom event in 25 years! Committee Launches Outreach Speakers Bureau on GHSThe Outreach and Communications Committee of SCHC has launched an Outreach Speakers Bureau on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Visit the speakers bureau page to learn more about the volunteer speakers dedicated to enhancing your awareness of the GHS. |
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