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

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