OSHA Inspections

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Vorys

The Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) recently held a seminar to prepare producers for anticipated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections in the oilfield.  Highlights of the presentation, as well as a self-inspection checklist, can be found on the OOGA website, here.  In addition, note that the Association and the Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) will be offering additional seminars on H2S and oilfield safety in October and November this year.

[Update:  OOGEEP has posted its new training schedule. (Moved up).]

[Disclosure:  Several members of the Vorys firm are active members of the Association and serve on the Association's Board of Trustees, including as the Chair of the Environmental and Safety Committee.  Also, one member of the Vorys firm was a presenter at the Association's OSHA seminar in September.]

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OSHA Proposed Rule to Adopt Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication Standard

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Vorys

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed to amend its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized Communication System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals ("GHS"). 

Under the HCS, chemical manufacturers and importers must evaluate hazards of chemicals and provide information to future users.  Most are familiar with the hazard communication program with which employers must comply.  The proposed rules would address inconsistencies in the OSHA HCS program and the GHS program to align the two standards.

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