Oregon

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Oregon: Adoption of OSHA Changes to Hazard Communication

Effective May 29, 2026, Oregon OSHA adopted federal OSHA’s changes to the federal standards for hazard communication which were published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026 and February 13, 2026. The primary changes were: (1) providing specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures based on the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals; (2) chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category; (3) Safety Data Sheets will now have a specified 16-section format; and (4) employers are required to train workers on the new label elements and safety data sheets to facilitate recognition and understanding.

 

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