OSHA Seeks Comments on Proposal to Reduce Burden Hours and Extend OMB Approval for Hazard Communication Standard

Summary

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is soliciting public comments on a proposal to decrease the total burden hour estimates for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the required information collection. The HCS mandates that employers implement written hazard communication programs to inform employees about chemical hazards through labels, safety data sheets, and training programs.