A working group from the International Agency for Research on Cancer convened in November 2023.
While GHS provides a standardized framework for classifying and labeling chemicals, Control Banding offers a proactive and practical approach to managing chemical risks.
An example of how important it is to have a solid Hazard Communication Program in place.
The "Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" adopted a set of amendments to the 9th revised edition
Within the GHS, one crucial classification is the reproductive hazard classification, which focuses on substances that have the potential to impact human fertility.
The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has recent published a guide on spotting Lithium Battery Damage.
In April 2023, EPA issued a proposal to reduce worker and community exposure to this chemical.
Recently, Health Canada provided an update on the changes to the Hazardous Products Regulations. The transition will take place on 12/15/2025.
Safe Work Australia recently published an explainer on how their national standards work.
The US Department of Labor just revised the NEP to focus on high priority workplaces where these incidents are likely to occur.