Hazard Communication
OSHA has estimated that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous chemical products in more than 3 million American workplaces. Hazard communication is based on a simple concept – that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to while working. It is designed to provide employees with the information they need to work safely.
Objective
This course teaches basic OSHA requirements for proper labeling of hazardous chemicals in any workplace. Topics include the OSHA Standard, hazardous chemicals, material safety data sheets, labels and labeling, information, and training.
Regulation
OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.1200
Who Should Attend
All employees who work near or with hazardous chemicals.
Course Content
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Identify the four parts of the Hazard Communication Standard and recognize who is covered by the Hazard Communication Standard
- Recognize what should be included in the Written Hazard Communication program
- Identify physical and health hazards of chemicals
- List what items should be included in a hazardous chemical inventory
- Recognize the information contained in a Material Safety Data Sheet and how it is used and maintained in the workplace
- Identify where and how hazard warning labels must be used
- List the elements of the Hazard Communication Standard training program
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