By now everyone in the industry has heard about GHS and how it will affect the management of hazardous chemicals in the US.  Since my training and expertise is currently limited to the regulations of the USEPA (and authorized States) and the PHMSA of the USDOT, I have strived to stay away from this revision to OSHA’s regulations.  However, too many questions from too many people has convinced me that I can ignore it no longer.  Also, though currently minor, GHS has affected the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the PHMSA/USDOT.  And though not likely to become significant in the near future, there is the distinct possibility that future updates to the HMR will be affected by the current GHS.  While not an expert in GHS and HazCom, the purpose of this article is to assemble in one place a variety of questions and answers those in the regulated industry are likely to have. (more…)