Hazardous Chemical Information

Course Description 

Workers encounter hazardous chemical products daily, which can pose significant risks to both employees and employers. Hazard identification and classification training equips workers with the knowledge needed to recognize and avoid these chemicals. This course will cover everything from the components of a hazardous chemical information program to effectively using Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels for hazard preparedness and exposure response. It is ideal for all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Course Objectives 

• State the purpose of a hazardous chemical information program.
• Recognize to who hazardous chemical information applies.
• State four essential parts of a hazardous chemical information program.
• Identify physical and health hazards of chemicals.
• List what items should be included in a hazardous chemical inventory.
• Recognize what should be included in a written hazardous chemical information program.
• Identify where and how hazard warning labels must be used.
• Recognize the information in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how it is used and maintained in the workplace.
• List best practices for employee information and training.

Course Duration: 21 minutes

  Requisite Knowledge: None