Webinar: Chemical Safety, Hazard Communication, and OSHA Exemptions
A free webinar on April 16, 2026, will address often-overlooked chemical safety and hazard communication programs, particularly concerning consumer product exemptions under OSHA. It will review the differences in labeling requirements and the hazards of common maintenance chemicals. The session aims to clarify how OSHA's article and consumer product exemptions apply, or don't apply, to these substances, especially regarding contractor use. The event is sponsored by Novara, a safety and operational risk management software provider.
A free webinar, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT, will focus on critical aspects of chemical safety and hazard communication programs that are frequently overlooked. The session will specifically address chemicals used for cleaning, maintenance, or repairs, many of which are consumer products. Attendees will learn about the nuances of OSHA's hazard communication standard, including article and consumer product exemptions, which can lead to confusion regarding applicable requirements and labeling. The webinar will delve into the significant health and safety risks posed by various products, such as flammable solvents, compressed gases, oxidizers, and poisons. Key discussions will include a review of the differences between OSHA, consumer product, and other labeling requirements, an examination of the hazards associated with common maintenance chemicals, and a detailed explanation of how OSHA article and consumer product exemptions apply or do not apply. The importance of understanding what chemicals contractors or janitorial services store and use within facilities will also be emphasized. The event is sponsored by Novara, a company specializing in safety and operational risk management software and training, which helps organizations minimize risk and prevent incidents.
