Reminder of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Compliance Deadlines
Published: 09/03/2026
Sources:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized its update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (89 FR 44144).
Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard include:
- Hazard classification: Provides specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures.
- Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and …