Hazard Communication
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Hazard Communication course offers a deep dive into global safety standards for hazardous chemical handling. It begins with an introduction to the importance of hazard communication, followed by an exploration of the 16-section Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how to interpret them.
The course covers the nine GHS pictograms, the significance of signal words, and precautionary statements. It also discusses container labeling requirements and other labeling guidelines.
An interactive simulation lets participants engage with chemical labels, interpret SDS sections, and respond to a chemical spill scenario. By the end, learners will be adept at understanding and applying hazard communication principles, ensuring safer chemical handling in the workplace.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the 9 different hazard pictograms used in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS);
- Demonstrate an understanding of the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how to use them to find crucial information about hazards;
- Identify the different parts of a standard chemical label;Develop an understanding of other types of chemical labeling.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
All workers, All Industries.
STANDARDS
OSHA Standard: 1910.1200 and industry best practices.