Letters of Interpretation for HazCom 2012

• 1910.1200 - CPSC versus HCS 2012 labeling requirements [05/12/2014]
• 1910.1200 - Clarification of OSHA safety requirements between a temporary staffing agency and its client [11/21/2012]
• 1910.1200 -

Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs

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The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication

Background

In 2003, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Effective Dates

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The table below summarizes the phase-in dates required under the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS):

Effective Completion Date	Requirement(s)	Who
December 1, 2013	Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format.

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Hazard Communication

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International Programs

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Red line strikeout HCS Final Regulatory text 2012

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Side-by-Side Comparison of OSHA's Existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 1994)

APPENDIX E TO §1910.1200 – Definition of "Trade Secret"
(Mandatory)

The following is a reprint of the "Restatement of Torts" section 757, comment b (1939):

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APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200 - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
(Mandatory)

A safety data sheet (SDS) shall include the information specified in Table D.1 under the section number and heading indicated for sections 1-11 and 16. If no relevant information is found for any given subheading within a section, the SDS shall clearly indicate that no applicable information is available. Sections 12-15 may be included in the SDS, but are not mandatory.

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APPENDIX C TO §1910.1200 - ALLOCATION OF LABEL ELEMENTS
(Mandatory)

C.1 The label for each hazardous chemical shall include the product identifier used on the safety data sheet.

C.1.1 The labels on shipped containers shall also include the name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or responsible party.