ComplianceOnline, Hilton Garden Inn - Houston/Bush Intercontinental Airport, 15400 John F. Kennedy Blvd Houston, Texas
2012-09-20
Course Description:OSHA has had a Hazard Communication regulation in place since 1986. This standard is typically among the top 5 violations cited by OSHA Inspectors when they visit a workplace. In 2012 Congress enacted sweeping changes to the Hazard Communication Standard, including incorporation of the Globally Harmonized system of Chemical classification. This new standard affects all segments of industry, whether they use, manufacture, or distribute chemicals.
This seminar will explain the requirements of the new Hazard Communication Standard and compare the old requirements with the new requirements. Examples of how the new requirements will be implemented, along with a time line for implementation will be presented. Attendees will be able to explore the requirements of the updated regulation and determine how to best apply it in their business. Who will Benefit:- Manufactures and Shippers
- Safety Directors
- HR Personnel
- Managers
- Personnel Responsible for preparing SDS sheets
- Chemical users
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Dr. Kenneth S. Weinberg
B.A., M.SC. Ph.D.Kenneth S. Weinberg, B.A., M.SC. Ph.D. has over thirty years of experience in health and safety. He has been an independent consultant for more than ten of those thirty years. He has also worked as the Director of Safety at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, as well as an Industrial Hygienist for the VA Medical Centers of Brockton and West Roxbury. Dr. Weinberg has been a speaker at many conferences, has taught college courses in his fields of expertise and has written several books, most notable “The Hospital Safety Director’s Handbook”. Dr. Weinberg brings with him years of practical experience in dealing with OSHA and regulatory issues. |
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