On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule updating its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The final rule takes effect July 19, 2024.
OSHA’s HCS aims to ensure chemical safety in the workplace by requiring chemical manufacturers or importers to classify the hazards of chemicals they produce or import. In addition, the HCS requires all employers, including those with manufacturing, industrial, retail, medical, and technical establishments, to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed.