Action:
Revise OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: First Correction
Action 6757
General Information
| Action Summary |
On May 20, 2024, issued a final rule amending the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) that became effective July 19, 2024. The Safety and Health Codes Board adopted these federal amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard during the last board meeting held on September 23, 2024, and it became effective in Virginia on November 20, 2024.
On October 9, 2024, OSHA issued a corrections notice and technical amendment to correct errors in the May, 20, 2024 final rule amendment. OSHA made corrections to the regulatory text and appendices to the HCS that mainly include classification of hazardous chemicals and information presented on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8318] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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10770
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/30/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Cristin Bernhardt
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Regulatory Coordinator, Hearing Legal Services Off
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Address:
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6606 West Broad Street
Suite 500
Richmond , VA 23230
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Email Address:
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cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-2392
FAX: (804)786-8418
TDD: ()-
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