Dear Valued Partner,

Happy New Year! 🎊 As we stride into January 2024, it's time to dust off those New Year's resolutions and add one more: staying ahead in the compliance game.

Just like a New Year's Eve party, we promise this edition is bursting with insights, updates, and a bit of humor to kickstart your year. 

🔍 This Month's Article Spotlights:

• It Is Finally Happening – OSHA HCS is on the Move: New Year, new updates! OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is getting a makeover.
• The Danger Placard vs Dangerous Placards: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes: Ever mixed up your 'Danger' and 'Dangerous' placards? It's like confusing salt with sugar in a recipe – a small mistake with big consequences! We're here to help you tell them apart and save your day (and your wallet) from placard pandemonium.
• Would You Rather?: Challenge yourself with 'Would You Rather - Compliance Edition'. These dilemmas will have you pondering harder than your New Year's resolutions.
• OSHA Top 10 for 2023: Drumroll, please! We're unveiling OSHA's Top 10 violations for 2023. Spoiler alert: it's not a list you want to be on.
• Packaging Requirements for Excepted Lithium Batteries: The world of lithium battery packaging can be as complex as sticking to your New Year's diet. We simplify the essentials so you can keep your shipments, and your resolutions, in great shape.

As we embrace the new beginnings of 2024, remember that staying informed is your secret weapon in the world of compliance. And just like your New Year's resolutions, we're here to keep you motivated and on track all year long!

Stay Safe, Stay Compliant, and Happy New Year!

Pat Williams
ICC Compliance Center

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