Chemical Hazard Communication
More than 30 million workers are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards.
There are an estimated 650,000 hazardous chemicals in existence, and hundreds of new ones are being introduced annually.
This poses a serious problem for exposed workers and their employers.
Hazard Communication standards provide workers exposed to hazardous chemicals the right to know the identities and hazards of those materials, as well as appropriate protective measures.
When workers have such information, they can take steps to protect themselves from the adverse effects of exposure.
It’s important to be familiar with risk communication standards to help save lives.
Course Content
Course objectives
This course focuses on the employer’s responsibilities in establishing and implementing an effective hazard communication program.
At the end of this course the participant should be able to:
- List the primary responsibilities of the Hazard Communication Standard for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and employers.
- Describe the four basic elements of the Risk Communication Program.
- Discuss the nature of chemical hazards and the types of exposures they present.
- List the information required on each of the four types of hazardous chemical containers.
- Describe each of the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Identify the basic requirements of the risk communication training program.
Syllabus
Duration 05 hours, (01) theoretical / practical day
- Basic concepts
- General responsibilities
- Analyzing the workplace
- Analysis of hazardous chemicals
- Forms of hazardous chemicals
- Entry routes Container labeling
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Practical Exercise HAZCOM Training Requirements Information
- Scope, application and responsibilities of the program
- Information and training