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What is GHS
GHS is a system that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets. 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 around the world.
GHS Completion Dates |
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| Effective Completion Date | Requirement(s) | Who |
| December 1, 2013 | Train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format. | Employers |
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June 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 |
Compliance with all modified provisions of this final rule, except: The Distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer unless it is a GHS label. |
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers |
| June 1, 2016 | Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. | Employers |
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Transition period to the effective completion dates noted above |
May comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (the final standard), or the current standard, or both. | Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers |