Hazard Communication Awareness (HazCom/GHS) For All Industries

Hazard communication, also known as HazCom, is a set of processes and procedures that employers and importers must implement in the workplace to effectively communicate hazards associated with chemicals during handling, shipping, and any form of exposure.This demands rigorous adherence to OSHA's HazCom and GHS regulations, which compel employers to communicate vital safety information to all employees. Hazard Communication Awareness (HazCom/GHS) for All Industries guarantees that participants understand core hazard communication concepts and is based on the most recent OSHA requirements revisions to assist assure compliance.

Include: Certificate of Completion
Duration: and 20 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Introductory

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In the event of any hazardous situation, employees and employers must be prepared to handle the event effectively and in the safest possible manner. This requires strict adherence to the HazCom and GHS standards established by OSHA to provide every worker with critical safety information. Hazard Communication Awareness (HazCom/GHS) for All Industries ensures that course participants are aware of fundamental hazard communication principles and is drawn from the most recent updates to OSHA standards to help ensure compliance. NOTICE: This training course has been developed directly from OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements as outlined in the revised (2012) OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and is intended to help employees meet the basic training requirements for Hazard Communication. This introductory-level online HazCom training course is based on OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and includes the most current revisions to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), including the 2012 revisions incorporating the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Course topics include: HazCom background and definitions OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 29 CFR 1910.1200 The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) The benefits the HazCom standard affords employees Employer HazCom programs Hazardous chemicals, inventories, and labels Hazard classification HazCom responsibilities for employees, employers, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and importers A worker’s right to know Written programs HazCom checklist Safety Data Sheets (SDS) When additional HazCom training is needed Resources for HazCom information Understanding precautionary statements, pictograms, and signal words

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Who Needs Hazard Communication Awareness (HazCom/GHS) For All Industries?

Hazard Communication Awareness (HazCom/GHS) for All Industries is appropriate for all employers and employees with a potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances during the course of their job duties in most industries, including: General industry Construction Manufacturing Service Transportation services