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Hazard Communication Rule Advisory Committee

Purpose

On May 20,2024, federal OSHA announced in the Federal Register amendments to 1910.1200 Hazard Communication. The proposed changes would align the rule with the seventh revision of the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

This rulemaking is intended to provide a clearer hazard classification process to provide more complete and accurate hazard information on labels and safety data sheets; update physical hazard classes to better inform users on safe handling of explosives, aerosols and chemicals under pressure; and update precautionary statements on how to safely handle, store and dispose of hazardous chemicals.

Based on the federal rulemaking, the updated standard would require labels on small packaging to be more comprehensive and readable and makes changes to help ensure trade secrets no longer prevent workers and first responders from receiving critical hazard information on safety data sheets.

As a State Plan program, Oregon OSHA rules must be at least as effective as federal OSHA rules. Oregon OSHA is convening a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to review the federal rule requirements. The new U.S. Department of Labor requirements take effect on July 19, 2024, but Oregon OSHA will have until November 16, 2024, to complete its rulemaking process.

To participate

Changes to the Hazard Communication standard adopted by federal OSHA were filed with the Secretary of State on September 24, 2024, by Oregon OSHA. Public comments are currently being accepted and public hearings have been scheduled. For more information about the proposed changes, directions for submitting comments, and public hearing dates, please visit our Proposed Rules page.

If you are interested in receiving notices about this rulemaking, or other Oregon OSHA rulemaking activities, please sign up to receive email notifications.

Meetings

  Calendar of all public events

Contact information:

Linda Pressnell
Telephone: 503-378-3272
Linda.S.PRESSNELL@dcbs.oregon.gov

Jennifer Stewart
Telephone: 503-378-3272
Jennifer.Stewart2@dcbs.oregon.gov 

June 27 2024

Resources

  1. OSHA's Final Rule to Amend the Hazard Communication Standard: https://www.osha.gov/hazcom/rulemaking