Hazard Communication Awareness (US)

Workers are near hazardous chemical products every day. This poses serious problems for workers and their employers. Hazard Communication (HazCom) training is designed to provide workers with the information they need to recognize and avoid exposure to hazardous chemicals. This course will introduce learners to the HazCom Standard as well as demonstrate how Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels help workers to prepare for hazards and react to exposures.

 State the purpose and basic sections of the HazCom Standard;

 Identify general responsibilities established by the HazCom Standard;

 Use Safety Data Sheets to identify physical and health hazards;

 Identify where and how hazard warning labels must be used;

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.59