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The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now associated with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals. This update to the HCS Standard will provide a common approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) which are replacing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Below are some of the major changes that will be taking place for the new label elements and SDS format. Future training sessions for the updated Hazard Communication Standard will be made available to all employees. Employees will still have access to the Safety Data Sheet binder which is located within the main Courthouse break room. Also as a reminder, all chemicals brought on site need to have a Safety Data Sheet for each product. New product Safety Data Sheets can be sent to Dave Sletten within the Emergency Management Office or emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] -Dave Sletten Douglas County Emergency Planner / Risk Manager