Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - Rules & Requirements
L&I Rules:
New Rule
| Who | What | By |
| Employers | Train employees on the safety data sheet (SDS) format and new label elements. | June 1, 2014 |
| Chemical manufacturers and importers | Comply with new SDS and label requirements. | June 1, 2015 |
| Distributors | Not to ship unless container has GHS (Global Harmonization System) label. | December 1, 2015 |
| Employers | Update labels on "workplace" containers and train employees on newly identified hazards. Update the Hazard Communication Program, as needed. | June 1, 2016 |
| All | Until the dates listed in this table you may comply with the:
And/OR
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Current Rules
General
- Pre-GHS, Employer Chemical Hazard Communication, WAC 296-800-170 (leg.wa.gov).
- MSDS and Label Preparation, Chapter 296-839, WAC.
- Trade Secrets, Chapter 296-816, WAC.
Agriculture
- Agriculture, Employer Chemical Hazard Communication, WAC 296-307-550.
- Material safety Data Sheets and Label Preparation, WAC 296-307-560.
- Trade Secrets, WAC 296-62 Part B-1 (leg.wa.gov).
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