Hazard Communication Awareness – OSHA Standards

Duration

60 minutes

Target group

29 CFR
1910.1200

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Objective

LO1: Explain what the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is and when it was adopted by OSHA
LO2: Explain what each GHS pictogram identifies
LO3: Explain why the GHS is needed
LO4: Explain the role of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) LO5: Describe what is included in SDSs
LO6: Explain what signal words are
LO7: Explain how carcinogens are classified under the GHS
LO8: Explain how acute toxicity is classified under the GHS
LO9: Describe GHS chemical and safety labels

Contents

The aim of this course is to introduce the Globally Harmonized System which is used to classify and label chemicals.

Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.

Exam

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.