Chemical Hazard Communications

Overview/Description
 This course is intended to outline the provisions necessary for an employer to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This standard is based on the simple concept that employees have a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to in the workplace. This course will familiarize learners with the standard and cover topics such as types of chemical hazards, identifying and communicating information about chemicals in the workplace, and preparing and implementing a hazard communication program. This course is designed to align to OSHA standard Title 29 CFR 1910.1200. This SkillSoft Corporation training course has been reviewed by attorneys from the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, Professional Association, of Manchester, New Hampshire. The content of this training course is an accurate statement of federal law and attendant regulations as to the matters covered as of the date reviewed. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated.

Target Audience
 Employers and employees who work in an environment where chemical hazards are present

Expected Duration
2.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Getting to Know the Hazard Communication Standard

  • identify the benefits of understanding the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
  • identify the basic elements of the HCS.
  • identify labeling requirements for each type of container.
  • assess labeling implementation in a given scenario.
  • identify the specific information requirements for a material safety data sheet (MSDS).
  • use an MSDS in a given situation.
  • select actions used to identify hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
  • determine whether a situation presents a physical hazard or a health hazard.
  • catalog chemicals in the workplace without having an MSDS on hand..

    • Other Aspects of the Hazard Communication Standard

  • select the reasons why understanding how to implement a communication program is important.
  • match the responsible party with chemical hazard communication activities.
  • assign responsibilities for hazard communications in a given scenario.
  • identify the requirements for a chemical hazard employee information and training program.

    • Course Number: SFTY0032