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.
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. This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Comparison of NFPA 704 & HCS 2012 Labels QuickCard. Hazard Communication: Steps to an Effective Hazard Communication Program for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals Fact Sheet. Hazard Communication: Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers That Use Hazardous Chemicals. Hazard Communication Directive (HCS 2012). Hazard Communication: Hazard Classification Guidance for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers. Use of concentration ranges on SDSs FAQ. Joint PHMSA OSHA Memorandum on Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals for Bulk Shipments. 
Clarifications to CPL 02-02-079, Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012). Joint OSHA/Health Canada Guidance on Labeling Pictogram for Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC), Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (PHNOC) and Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HHNOC). Joint OSHA/Health Canada Guidance on Regulatory Processes for Hazardous Products in the Workplace. Joint OSHA/Health Canada Comparison of Labelling Requirements for Hazardous Products. 
Information on the NovemDOT/OSHA Joint Virtual Public Meeting in Preparation for the UN Sub-Committee meeting in Geneva.
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