OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Awareness Training
- Continuing education credit hours 0.20
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
By taking this OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Awareness Training, you'll gain the knowledge to:
Understand what hexavalent chromium (CrVI) is and where it hides in workplaces.
Learn about regulations and OSHA's standards for handling hexavalent chromium safely.
Grasp the safe exposure limits (PEL and AL) set by OSHA to minimize health risks.
Identify workers who might encounter hexavalent chromium on the job.
Recognize common sources of hexavalent chromium exposure in your workplace.
Understand the serious health effects of hexavalent chromium exposure.
Learn about safe work practices employers use to minimize your exposure.
Grasp the Hierarchy of Controls used to further reduce hexavalent chromium risks.
Understand the importance and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Implement control procedures to lower your exposure levels.
Remember best practices to keep yourself safe from hexavalent chromium exposure.
Course Description
Have you ever worked with shiny metals or paints? Chromium is common in these products, but its dangerous form—hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI))—can cause serious health issues, including cancer.
This OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Awareness Training is designed to help you stay safe. You’ll learn where Cr(VI) is found in workplaces, the risks of exposure, and how to protect yourself.This revision simplifies the explanation of chromium and focuses on practical safety for workers, using straightforward language.
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