Turning HazCom Compliance into Workplace Safety
Date: Thursday April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT
Hazard Communication remains one of OSHA’s most widely applicable standards, affecting nearly every industry where workers interact with chemicals. Yet even organizations with established programs often struggle to translate HazCom requirements into practical, day-to-day workplace safety. What do inspectors actually see when they evaluate HazCom programs, and where do employers most often fall short?
In this practical webinar, Michelle Cervoni, Industrial Hygienist with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), will explore how organizations can turn regulatory requirements into effective workplace practices. Drawing on her experience with MIOSHA, Cervoni will discuss common HazCom violations and compliance gaps observed in the field, essentials of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliance, and key elements of the 2024 HazCom update aligned with GHS Revision 7. Attendees will gain insight into how safety leaders can strengthen their programs, improve worker understanding, and ensure HazCom systems function as intended.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key elements of the 2024 Hazard Communication Standard update and what they mean for employers.
- Identify common HazCom compliance gaps and citation trends inspectors encounter during workplace evaluations.
- Recognize frequent employer misunderstandings related to labeling, SDS management, and worker training.
- Learn strategies to translate HazCom requirements into effective workplace practices that improve worker understanding and compliance.
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DATE: Thursday April 30, 2026
TIME: 2:00PM ET - 1:00PM CT - 11:00AM PT
About the Speaker:
Michelle Cervoni, Industrial Hygienist, Consultation, Education, and Training Division, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Michelle Cervoni has served as an Industrial Hygienist with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) for the past five years. She recently transitioned from the General Industry Safety and Health compliance division to the Consultation, Education, and Training (CET) division, where she now focuses on proactive outreach, education, and support for Michigan employers and workers. She began her career in academia at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she cultivated a strong foundation in environmental, health, and safety with an emphasis in hazard communication and laboratory safety. Her professional journey has since spanned multiple industries, including manufacturing with Stellantis and Tier 1 automotive suppliers, entertainment with NBC Universal Studios, and innovation with a startup scooter company.
About the Moderator:
David Kopf, Executive Editor and Publisher, Occupational Health & Safety
A career business media professional, David Kopf has led OH&S since January 2023. He has been with OH&S's parent company 1105 Media since 2007, previously publishing and editing titles for the post-acute healthcare market. Prior to that, Kopf has served in various editorial capacities in the telecommunications, data communications, banking and power sports industries. Kopf is committed to reinforcing and expanding OH&S's value and range of services for workplace safety professionals, and the Executive Q&A webinar series is the latest example of that initiative.
Date: Apr 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
