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OSHA announces preparation meeting for UN Sub-Committee on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, Nov. 15

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Department of Transportation will hold a joint, online meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in advance of the United Nations’ Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.

The meeting will be held in two parts for the convenience of attendees. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will open the meeting and invite comments in advance of the U.N.’s 63rd session on the transport of dangerous goods.

At 1 p.m. EST, OSHA will solicit public input in advance of the U.N.’s 45th session on the handling and use of hazardous chemicals.

Comments and other information gathered in these meetings will be considered in development of the positions of the U.S. government regarding proposals submitted by countries represented on the sub-committee.

Register to receive directions for online participation.

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Original article published by OSHA

Hazardous Chemicals Health & Safety Alert

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Original article published by MSHA
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Recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites, have increased the importance of maintaining awareness about hazardous chemicals used in mining. Miners working with and around chemicals can be exposed to hazards that result in injuries or illnesses from exposure to chemicals.  Safe handling of chemicals can prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Accident scene store hazardous, flammable, and combustible materials in a manner that minimizes dangers to miners.
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Best Practices

Operators should:

  • Store hazardous, flammable, and combustible materials in a manner that minimizes dangers to miners.
  • Warn against potential hazards; caution against unsafe practices; and provide instructions on the proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Provide miners personal protective equipment to use, such as gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and NIOSH-approved respirators, as applicable.
  • Train miners on the task to be performed; on working with or near chemical hazards; and performing appropriate emergency response procedures.
  • Provide miners a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they may be exposed to during each work shift.

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