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OSHA Clarifies Several Aspects Of Hazcom Enforcement, But Policy Details Draw Concern


July 21, 2015 at 05:11 PM
OSHA's newly produced enforcement policy for the 2012 update to hazard communication (hazcom) standards makes several strides in clarifying for both field staff and affected employers the circumstances under which alleged violations of the rule could be cited, sources say, but industries are concerned about detailed instructions in the guidance and what they consider new, unforeseen paperwork and compliance burdens.

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