OSHA HazCom deadline nears for employers
The gist
US employers must update chemical hazard labels, programs and training by Nov 20 under OSHA's revised HazCom rule.
Hazard communication is a recurring top violation, so paperwork gaps carry citation risk.
How it unfolded
- 2024OSHA revised the Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) to align with the seventh revision of GHS.
- Apr 30, 2026OSHA issued an enforcement directive detailing requirements on written programs, labels and training.
- May 19, 2026First compliance deadline for manufacturers, importers and distributors to update labels for affected substances.