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...mith or Henry Jones of the XYZ manufacturing company. If corporation agreements, understanding, or insurance protections are vague...ly examine the potential for liability and weigh the possible risks that can b...

... content has not been rated yet. INFORMATION DATE 19890626 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights - OSHA's Expanded Hazard Communications Standard SUBJECT OSHA's Expanded hazard communication standard U. S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 89-26 OSHA'S EXPANDED HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD SUMMARY The agency has expanded protection under its hazard communication standard to include all workers exposed to hazardous substances in all industrial sectors, not just those in the manufacturing sector covered under the original standard. EXPANDED SCOPE OF COVERAGE Expands coverage from an estimated 14 million workers in 300,000 establishments by about 18 million workers in more than 3. 5 million affected worksites (including construction) . Covers workers in all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 01 through 89. BENEFITS Major reductions in numbers of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. For cancer alone ... about the hazards in their workplaces, retaining warning labels, and making available MSDSs with hazardous materials. Modifies some provisions of the original rule (promulgated Nov. 25, 1983) for various work situations in the nonmanufacturing sector. For example, modifications have been made for work operations where employees only deal with chemicals in sealed containers under normal conditions of use (such as in the retail trades, warehousing, and truck and marine cargo handling) . These employers must assure that labels affixed to incoming containers of hazardous materials are kept in place. They must maintain and provide access to MSDS's received, or obtain MSDS's if requested by an employee. And they must train workers on what to do in the event of a spill or leak. However, written hazard communication programs will not be required ...

...sectors, not just those in the manufacturing sector covered under the original...intended as a general description only and does not carry the force of legal o...

...pothetical loss situation in a manufacturing facility could entail these condi... on-going exposure to such regulations and to assure compliance where required.

... new warehouse, like any new facility, costing a significant sum, there will be pressure to turn a profit' by uncontrolled growth of revenue resulting possibly in additional problems or losses. Officers And Directors This area is very important because it moves from the liability of the corporation to that of a specific individual. It is one thing to discuss the relative responsibilities of corporation A to organization B or manufacturer C to retailer D. It is quite another to talk about the personal liability of John Smith or Henry Jones of the XYZ manufacturing company. If corporation agreements, understanding, or insurance protections are vague or inadequate with respect to activities of an individual officer or director, then his liability may still exist but the ability to pass it upward to the company is diminished or non-existent. As corporations ... of the outside auditor to provide any real measure of protection is severely restricted. This, of course, is compounded as the number of entities involved increases. Potential Problem Areas Exhibit A (see end of article) identifies a number of new services or activities which the corporation or holding company may initiate. For each service or activity listed, seven potential problems areas are identified. Item 8 identifies warehousing with the following potential problem areas: lack of security-this would be true of almost any new facility, particularly if items of value are stored; lack of written procedures- again, this would be true if no prior experience existed within the organization in warehousing. Because of such lack of procedures, controls would be weak and opportunities for losses or thefts would be higher. Personal gain-whenever the potential ...