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Description
This session provides a practical, compliance-focused overview of OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard aligned with the latest Globally Harmonized System (GHS) revisions. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what has changed, what it means for their organization, and how to take action to ensure compliance in 2026. The session emphasizes real-world application, common gaps observed during audits, and actionable steps to strengthen existing programs.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key updates to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and GHS alignment
- Identify changes to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labeling requirements
- Recognize employer responsibilities for program updates and employee training
- Evaluate common compliance gaps and citation risks
- Develop practical strategies to update and maintain an effective HazCom program.
Areas Covered
- Overview of 2026 HazCom and GHS updates
- SDS format and content changes
- Labeling requirements and hazard classification updates
- Written HazCom program expectations
- Employee training and communication requirements
- Common audit findings and enforcement trends
- Practical steps for compliance and implementation.
Who Should Attend
EHS Managers, Safety Professionals, HR Professionals, Compliance Managers, Plant Managers, Supervisors, and anyone responsible for workplace chemical safety and regulatory compliance.
Speaker
Joe Keenan is a highly experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Professional and Management Consultant with over 25 years of experience. He received Green Belt in Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing in 2005, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management Concentration in 2007, and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) in 2011. He has the pleasure of serving as Mississippi and Alabama Area Director of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). He served on the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association (VPPPA) Region IV Board of Directors as a Director at Large from 2013-2015. Since 2002, he has been an OSHA General Industry and Construction 10/30-Hour Authorized Outreach Trainer (both renewed in 2020).