objectivesThe Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Awareness for General Industry training from OSHA Education School is an online safety course that offers participants introductory-level training regarding OSHA’s standard entitled, “Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories,” as found in Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1450 for General Industry. This training emphasizes the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace and offers a unique standard regarding occupational exposure in this environment. Participants can expect to focus on laboratory standards, requirements, best work practices for working around hazardous chemicals.
OSHA Education School’s Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Awareness for General Industry course provides participants with specific knowledge regarding the requirements for exposure monitoring, chemical hygiene plan (CHP), information and training, and medical surveillance. Additionally, participants can expect to cover the requirements for labels, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), respirators, and record-keeping. Specific course topics include the following:
Laboratory standard
Safety requirements
Summary of hazardous chemicals
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.1450
CHP
MSDS
descriptionThis course provides a quick overview of Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories as defined in 29 CFR Subpart Z 1910.1450 for general industry. This course covers the needs for exposure monitoring, chemical hygiene plans (CHPs), information and training, medical surveillance, labelling and MSDS regulations, as well as recordkeeping.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Hazardous Chemicals In Laboratories Awareness For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Laboratory Standard
Laboratory Standard
Labs Are Unique
Lab Chemicals
Coverage
2. Requirements
Exposure Monitoring
Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
Information / Training
Medical Surveillance
Labels / SDSs / MSDSs
Respirators
Records
3. Summary
Sources of Information
Summary
OSHA Education School’s Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Awareness for General Industry course is designed to cover the requirements and essential knowledge surrounding working with and around hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand the need and requirements for exposure monitoring
Know the CHP
Understand medical surveillance
Know the requirements for both labels and MSDSs
Know the requirements for respirators and record-keeping
