New OSHA Chemical Safety Resource

OSHA has introduced an online toolkit for employers and workers to assist in transitioning to using safer chemicals. The toolkit introduces a 7-step process for transitioning to safer chemical use, and each step is thoroughly outlined on its own webpage, answering questions workers may have and providing additional resources.

The 7 steps are as follows:

1. Engage. Form a team to develop a plan.
2. Inventory & Prioritize. Examine current chemical use. 
3. Identify Alternatives.
4. Assess & Compare Alternatives.
5. Select a Safer Alternative.
6. Test. Pilot the Alternative.
7. Implement & Evaluate the Alternative.

The toolkit also provides additional information, such as success stories and the basics of informed substitution and alternatives assessment.