The Department of Labor announced the final rule from its OSHA Agency that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. Specifically, the updated standard will require labels on small packaging to be more comprehensive and readable, make changes to help ensure trade secrets no longer prevent workers and first responders from receiving critical hazard information on safety data sheets, and a clearer hazard classification process to provide more complete and accurate hazard information. Click here to see the updated standard.