Course Overview
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 online Hazard Communication course is designed to provide an understanding of the HazCom Standard, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels.
After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:
- OSHA, Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard and the GHS
- Physical and health hazards of chemicals
- What items are included in the hazardous chemical program
- How Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and warning labels are used in the workplace