OSHA has just released and posted their Hazard Classification Guidance which is designed to assist chemical manufacturers and importers identify chemical hazards and classify these hazards for employees and downstream users. This is a useful tool for manufacturers, importers and suppliers to meet their regulatory requirements under the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard. The guidance can also be used by employers who choose to conduct hazard classifications as a means to assure the accuracy and completeness of information received by manufacturers and suppliers.
The new guidance contains a host of information on the processes involved and identifies considerations when conducting hazard classifications. The document, in PDF format, is available on the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html.
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A Safer Year: Printing Industry's Injury and Illness Rates Fall Dramatically in 2023
The printing industry has seen a remarkable improvement in safety, with injury and illness rates for 2023 showing a dramatic decrease. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in printing operations dropped by 1,200 incidents from 2022 to 2023, marking a 20.3% decrease.
