OAR 437-002-0376: Delayed Effective Dates for Hazard Communication

Note: The language below is taken from 29 CFR 1910.1200(j) (89 FR 44144) with revised Oregon effective dates. (1) Effective date. 29 CFR 1910.1200 as amended shall become effective July 1, 2026, in Oregon within Subdivision 2/Z. (2) Substances (a) Manufacturers, importers, and distributors, evaluating substances shall be in compliance with all modified provisions of Division 2/Z 1910.1200 no later than January 1, 2027. (b) For substances, all employers shall, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200, and provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200 for newly identified physical hazard, or health hazards or other hazards covered under Division 2/Z 1910.1200 no later than June 1, 2027. (3) Mixtures (a) Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors evaluating mixtures shall be in compliance with all modified provisions of Division 2/Z 1910.1200 no later than January 1, 2028. (b) For mixtures, all employers shall, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200, and provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) of Division 2/Z 1910.1200 for newly identified physical hazards, health hazards, or other hazards covered under Division 2/Z 1910.1200 no later than June 1, 2028. (4) Compliance. Until the compliance dates in paragraphs (2) and (3) above, chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers may comply with either Division 2/Z 1910.1200 effective in Oregon as of July 1, 2026, or the current version of this standard, or both during the transition period.