GHS/HazCom: Top 10 Reasons Employers Are Out of Compliance [1324]
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: A113

Speakers:
   Melissa McCaffrey, Director, VelocityEHS

Track: Government/Regulatory
Secondary Track: Chemical
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Basic

Description:

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is in full effect for the millions of companies covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) HazCom Standard. While much attention has been paid to the rule as a result of its alignment with the United Nation's GHS, compliance challenges persist, contributing to its annual #2 ranking on OSHA’s most frequently cited standards list. This session covers OSHA’s HazCom obligations, the impact enforcement activity has on employers’ HazCom programs, the top 10 reasons employers are out of compliance and simple steps for getting on track.



Learning Objectives:
Identify the top 10 reasons employers are out of compliance and the simple steps for getting on track
Explain OSHA’s HazCom obligations now that GHS is adopted
Describe the impact recent enforcement activity has on employers’ HazCom programs

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  BELTSS: 1
  EPA: 1
  Sanitarian: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1





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