SCHC (Society For Chemical Hazard Communication)
CHCS is delighted to have a relationship with US-based SCHC - a relationship that offers benefits to members of both organisations.
SCHC is a professional society with a mission to:
- Promote the improvement of hazard communication for chemicals;
- Educate SCHC members on hazard communication issues;
- Provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences;
- Enhance the awareness of members and the general public of new developments in hazard communication; and
- Provide guidance or technical expertise to a private group, legislative body, or governmental entity.
You can find out more by visiting the SCHC website: www.schc.org.
In September 2019, SCHC President, Jennifer Mahoney (left in photo, below) and CHCS Chair, Gill Pagliuca (right) signed a new Memorandum of Understandng during Gill's visit to the SCHC Fall Meeting.
Benefits To Our Members
Our relationship is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding with 3 main aims:
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to engage in mutual advertising for organisation-sponsored events such as webinars, conferences, and training
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to offer reciprocal member discount pricing for these events
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to maintain a link to each other's websites
Forthcoming SCHC Events
- CHCS members can read about Forthcoming SCHC events on the Upcoming Events page. The Monthly Forum sessions are free for CHCS members to attend. Please do note the timings of the sessions as they are ran in America.
- Monthly Forum Sessions - GHS Subcommittee Update: What the group is working on, what has been approved, and what is in the future
24 April 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Paul Brigandi, a delegate to the UN GHS Subcommittee on behalf of the US, as we discuss the current activities of the subcommittee, what has been approved for the upcoming revision, how the GHS is updated, and what we may see on the horizon.
- Monthly Forum Session - Central & South America Updates
22 May 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join returning guest Melissa Owen for updates on the regulations in process or recently adopted in Central and South America. You’ll get information about which regulations have recently been updated, what is in the process of being adopted in its country, and what is being discussed and should be on your radar.
- Monthly Forum Session - SDS and Label Author Registry
26 June 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Have you been thinking about becoming a registered SDS and label author? Do you want to know more about what is covered and what the process of applying and taking the exam is? Are you trying to make the case to your boss that you should become registered? Join us for a discussion of the Registry and all the ins and outs of becoming registered!
Registering For Events
CHCS Members
CHCS members can book onto SCHC events at SCHC member rates and vice-versa. If a CHCS member wishes to book onto an SCHC event, please download your
CHCS Membership Card and email it to
schc-admin@schc.org. SCHC will verify your membership status and email you back with instructions on how to register for the event.
SCHC Members
SCHC members can book onto CHCS events, at CHCS member rates. Email your request to
schc-admin@schc.org. SCHC will provide you with details on how to register.
SCHC Consultants Listing
SCHC provide a list of their members who offer consultancy services. To view the list, please visit the "Hazcom Consultants" page of the SCHC website.
SCHC Newsletter
The latest SCHC Newsletter is now available, as a PDF download, from this link: SCHC March 2024 Newsletter.
CHCS members can also access previous issues of the newsletter from this link: SCHC Past Newsletters.
SCHC Contact Details