Travis Vance
Regional Managing Partner, Chambers Nationally Ranked Workplace Safety Attorney at Fisher Phillips
Webinar | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 PM ET
OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard in 2024, with requirements being phased in over several years. The next employer compliance deadline is November 20, 2026, when organizations may need to update workplace labels, their hazard communication program, and team member training for substances covered by the revised requirements.
This webinar will break down what has changed, what the November deadline means for employers, and where existing HazCom programs may need attention. We’ll cover workplace labels, Safety Data Sheets, team member training, and hazard communication programs so you can identify gaps and prioritize what needs to be addressed.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key changes introduced by OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard and the phased compliance deadlines.
- Identify changes that may affect workplace labels, Safety Data Sheets, and hazard communication practices.
- Determine where existing HazCom programs, employee training, and workplace practices may need to be reviewed or updated.
- Prioritize next steps to prepare for the November 20 employer deadline and future phased requirements.
Presenters
Travis Vance is a regional managing partner in Fisher Phillips’ Charlotte office. Having spoken on three continents (including Europe and Africa) on workplace safety issues, and defended employers in over 75 trials and appellate oral arguments in 24 states (including one streak where he obtained seven (7) defense verdicts in a row – resulting in over 40 citations being vacated, and then another two (2) trials where the government settled favorably for the client after cross-examination of the inspector), Travis is a go to lawyer when defending an OSHA inspection or responding to a catastrophic event. His active workplace safety practice includes defending over 1400 OSHA and MSHA inspections in 48 states, as well as arguing appellate matters in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Robert Smith
Environmental, Health, & Safety Consultant at Fisher Phillips LLP
Robert Smith, a Safety Professional (CSP) and environmental, health, and safety consultant in the Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety practice group, brings valuable skills to any organization looking to enhance its safety compliance programs. An experienced environmental, health, and safety professional with a diverse background across manufacturing operations, management, business development, regulatory compliance, employee training and personnel development, Robert works with small to large companies to develop and deliver employee training, perform site safety audits, and leverage technology to improve safety cultures. He has significant experience working with clients in the construction, marine, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and heavy industrial industries. Robert’s familiarity with OSHA regulations, coupled with a results-oriented approach to safety program management, helps him directly contribute to our clients’ success.
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