{"id":14108,"date":"2026-10-18T20:40:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/?p=14108"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:40:18","slug":"hazcom-2024-update-compliance-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/hazcom-2024-update-compliance-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"HazCom 2024 Update: The New Compliance Dates Employers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard in 2024. Then, on January 15, 2026, OSHA pushed every compliance date back by four months. The next date for employers is November 20, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here is what changed and what to do. If your workers need the basics first, our Hazard Communication Basics course<\/a> covers labels, pictograms and safety data sheets.<\/p>\n

The new dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Who<\/th>\nWhat<\/th>\nOld date<\/th>\nNew date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Makers, importers, distributors<\/td>\nSubstances (single chemicals)<\/td>\nJan. 19, 2026<\/td>\nMay 19, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Empleadores<\/td>\nUpdate workplace labels, written program and training for substances<\/td>\nJuly 20, 2026<\/td>\nNov. 20, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Makers, importers, distributors<\/td>\nMixtures<\/td>\nJuly 19, 2027<\/td>\nNov. 19, 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Empleadores<\/td>\nUpdate workplace labels, written program and training for mixtures<\/td>\nJan. 19, 2028<\/td>\nMay 19, 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

OSHA says that until these dates, companies may follow the 2012 rule, the 2024 rule, or both.<\/p>\n

What employers should do now<\/h2>\n
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  1. Watch for new SDS and labels.<\/strong> Your suppliers had until May 19, 2026 to update substances. Swap in the new sheets as they arrive.<\/li>\n
  2. Update your written program.<\/strong> Make sure it matches the new sheets and labels.<\/li>\n
  3. Update workplace labels.<\/strong> Labels on containers you fill in-house should match the new hazard information.<\/li>\n
  4. Retrain where hazards changed.<\/strong> Workers must be trained whenever a new chemical hazard is brought into their work area.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Updating your training?<\/strong> Our Hazard Communication Basics course<\/a> covers the label parts (product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms and precautionary statements) and how to read an SDS. It is part of The Dojo, our full course library.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Why HazCom matters for citations<\/h2>\n

    Hazard Communication is number 2 on OSHA’s preliminary Top 10 list for fiscal year 2026. See our post on the common HazCom gaps and fixes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Get ready before November 20<\/h2>\n

    Start the Hazard Communication Basics course<\/a>, read our free HazCom guide<\/a>, or train your whole team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    About this post<\/h2>\n

    This post is a plain-language aid, not legal advice. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA. The regulation text and OSHA notices are what count.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h2>\n