Purpose
Oregon OSHA is re-engaging in the Hazard Communication rulemaking as Federal OSHA published its final set of corrections to their standard on
January 8, 2026 and
January 15, 2026 in the Federal Register. The final standard was originally published on
May 20, 2024, and the division had
proposed adoption of that standard on September 24, 2024. However, Federal OSHA's publication of errors on
October 9, 2024, and a note that more corrections were to come, prompted the division to halt the rulemaking process. Now that final corrections have been published by Federal OSHA, Oregon OSHA intends to re-propose adoption of the revised and corrected federal standards.
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.
Please contact the Technical Specialist listed below to be added to the advisory group mailing list for updates.
Contact Information
Dave McLaughlin
Technical Specialist
Email: dave.mclaughlin@dcbs.oregon.gov
Ph: 503-378-3272