The last deadline for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) transition goes into effect on June 1, 2016. By this date, all employees will be required to have their workplace labeling and hazard communication program updated, and provide additional employee training for any newly identified physical or health hazards as given by their hazardous chemical manufacturers or distributors.
Several core elements have changed during the HCS 2012 revision and transition period, including new chemical classifications by manufacturers and distributors, a new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format, and new …