OSHA had been requiring that employees be specifically trained on the hazards of every hazardous chemical in their work area, instead of being trained on categories of chemicals. A recent ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has changed this. You can read about it in an article in Occupational Hazards.
The article states: "It is unlikely that OSHA will appeal the commission's unanimous decision, and it is highly unlikely that OSHA will amend the standard to require chemical-specific training. Therefore, employers are free to decide whether to train by hazard category or by specific chemical."
The article states: "It is unlikely that OSHA will appeal the commission's unanimous decision, and it is highly unlikely that OSHA will amend the standard to require chemical-specific training. Therefore, employers are free to decide whether to train by hazard category or by specific chemical."
Labels: OSHA, Safety Training
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