GHS vs HCS...
It is commonly thought that the GHS was fully adopted by
OSHA. However, OSHA
the GHS is not a model standard but rather a building block standard. This meaning that portions of the rule can be
adopted without adopting in its entirety.
That said, OSHA has adopted only the portions that pertain and are
appropriate to their regulations.
Specifically OSHA adopted the GHS classification criteria, provisions
for labeling and provisions for SDS.
There were provisions already in existence in the HCS as we knew
it. And therefore it made logical sense
to adopt these “upgrades” and incorporate them into the OSHA HCS. All this really means is that although we
commonly refer to the “new GHS rule” what we are all really saying is the
“revised HCS rule with changes that were initiated by the GHS”
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
