This course entitled “Hazard Communication Awareness” is introductory in nature and is designed to inform the student of the basic elements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (often referred to as HazCom) Standard as found in 29 CFR 1910.1200. This course also is intended to familiarize the student with the basics of the recent revisions to OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard including the 2012 revisions incorporating the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. This training course has been developed directly from OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements as outlined in the revised (2012) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and is intended to help employees meet the basic training requirements for Hazard Communication .



Intended Audience

This online Hazard Communication (HazCom) Awareness training is applicable to:

• Employers and employees in nearly all places of employment, including General Industry, Construction, Manufacturing, Service and Transportation Services.
• Employees with only limited exposure or potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances

Training Topics

 

• Intro to Hazard Communication
• Background and Definitions
• Incorporation of GHS
• Hazardous Chemicals and Classification Basics
• Hazard Communication Responsibilities
• Manufacturers, Distributors, Suppliers, Importers
• Employers
• Employees
• Importance of Hazardous Chemical Inventory
• Hazard Communication Written Program
• Material Safety Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets
• Labels
• Information and Training
• Hazard Communication Checklist
• Summary