--- title: Hazard Communications Training - Deadlines are Approaching! description: GHS deadline coming Dec. 1st. Are you prepared for the new SDS standards? Hazard Communication training now available through STS! image: https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-282240882-png/images/ghs-sds_msds.png --- - [STS Homepage](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/) - [Contact STS](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/contact-sts/contact-us) - [STS Safety Blog](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/sts-blog) [![Safety Training Services Inc. 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Posted by [Joshua Fleishman](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/sts-blog/author/joshua-fleishman) on Wed, Aug 28, 2013 @ 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### "Revising OSHA's Hazard Communication standard will improve the quality and consistency of hazard information, making it safer for workers to do their jobs and easier for employers to stay competitive." **--U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis** ![GHS Training, SDS Training](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-282240882-png/images/ghs-sds_msds.png)If you are not already aware that the Hazard Communication is undergoing a huge change in that “Material Safety Data Sheets” (MSDS) will now be known as simply “**Safety** **Data** **Sheets**” (**SDS**) as the Hazard Communication Standard (**29 CFR 1910.1200**) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This update was made to provide a common approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and SDS. ## In OSHA’s words: *“Once implemented, the revised standard will improve the quality and consistency of hazard information in the workplace, making it safer for workers by providing easily understandable information on appropriate handling and safe use of hazardous chemicals. This update will also help reduce trade barriers and result in productivity improvements for American businesses that regularly handle, store, and use hazardous chemicals while providing cost savings for American businesses that periodically update safety data sheets and labels for chemicals covered under the hazard communication standard.”* #### In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information: - Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and prepare labels and safety data sheets to convey the hazard information to customers.   - All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and safety data sheets for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.   # Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard # ![OSHA, GHS Training, Hazard Communication Training](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-280423214-jpg/images/ghs_pictogram.jpg?width=600&height=402&name=ghs_pictogram.jpg) - **Hazard** **classification**: Now provides specific criteria for classification of health hazards, physical hazards and mixtures.   - **Labels**: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.   - **Safety Data Sheets**: Will now have a specified 16-section format. - **New 16 section format:** ![Safety Data Sheets Training, SDS, HazCom Training](https://www.safetytrainingservices.net/hs-fs/file-283073300-jpg/images/ghs-safety-data-sheet-sds-station-me0120-lg.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=ghs-safety-data-sheet-sds-station-me0120-lg.jpg) 1. Identification 2. Hazard(s) identification 3. Composition/information on ingredients 4. First-Aid measures 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release measures 7. Handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 9. Physical and chemical properties 10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal considerations 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision - **Information and training**: Employers are required to train workers by December 1, 2013 on the new labels elements and safety data sheets format to facilitate recognition and understanding. - ***Training to be included:*** - Training on the new 16-section format The first deadline in the implementation phase is Dec. 1, 2013. By this date, employers must train workers on the new label elements and safety data sheet format. OSHA’s [Hazard Communication website](http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html) has the following QuickCards and OSHA Briefs to assist employers with the required training. • [Label QuickCard](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3492QuickCardLabel.pdf) • [Pictogram QuickCard](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_Pictogram.html) • [Safety Data Sheet QuickCard](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3493QuickCardSafetyDataSheet.pdf) • [Safety Data Sheet OSHA Brief](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.pdf)   Let Safety Training Services help you through this first deadline by getting yourself and your staff trained on the new Hazard Communication Standard today! Find out how we can do so by clicking below! 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