Hazard Communication (US)
CE Credits Hours: 0.04
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Course Objectives
State the purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard;
Recognize who is covered by the HazCom Standard;
State the four basic parts of the HazCom Standard;
Identify physical and health hazards of chemicals;
List what items should be included in a hazardous chemical inventory;
Recognize what should be included in the written hazard communication program;
Recognize the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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 HazCom Standard training program
Course Description
Workers are exposed to hazardous chemical products every day. This poses serious problems for exposed workers and their employers. Hazard Communication (HazCom) training is designed to provide workers with the information they need to recognize and avoid hazardous chemicals. This course will introduce learners to everything from the content of the HazCom Standard to how to use Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels to prepare for hazards or react to exposures. Ideal learners are employees who work with or around hazardous chemicals.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200;
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.59
