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Jackson Lewis publishes employer update on OSHA hazard-communication deadlines
Jackson Lewis published a legal update addressing employer preparations for the November 2026 compliance deadline under OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. The firm’s article examined chemical labels, written programs, employee training and safety data sheets, and distinguished the treatment of chemical substances from separate timelines for mixtures.
Key points
- Jackson Lewis identified Janell Stanton and Kelicia Raya as authors.Jackson Lewis
- The publication discussed hazard classifications for compressed gases, aerosols and desensitized explosives.Jackson Lewis
- The firm’s update addressed confidentiality provisions for chemical concentration information.Jackson Lewis
- Jackson Lewis’s article also discussed small-container labels and considerations involving state occupational-safety plans.Jackson Lewis