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United States: Environmental Protection Agency Updates Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting to Align with OSHA Standards Nationwide
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues updates to their hazardous chemical inventory reporting rules to align with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard amendments.
The updates aim to enhance safety for first responders and communities, reduce confusion, and improve clarity in reporting.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing changes to the hazardous chemical inventory reporting regulations to align with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) amendments, affecting industries that handle hazardous chemicals by requiring updated reporting practices.
Key changes include replacing the term “Material Safety Data Sheet” (MSDS) with “Safety Data Sheet” (SDS) to match OSHA’s terminology, amending hazard categories to align with the OSHA HCS updates for improved chemical hazard reporting, and making minor regulatory adjustments for clarity and consistency, such as moving definitions to more accessible sections and removing outdated compliance dates.
The updates aim to enhance safety and clarity in hazardous chemical reporting, reducing confusion and improving the effectiveness of safety measures for first responders and communities by aligning with OSHA’s standards.
For more information on maintaining compliance with these changes, industries can refer to the EPA’s official website and resources.
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