SAFE003 - Hazard Communication

In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information must be available to employers and employees about the identities and hazards of the chemicals they may be potentially exposed to. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) provides information for employers and employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals while working under normal conditions. This online course outlines the OSHA guidelines and requirements for using Safety Data Sheets and the responsibilities for employee safety.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify the parts of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 
2. Define and identify hazardous material; 
3. Identify ways to prevent or minimize workplace hazards; 
4. Identify a safety data sheet and what it includes;
5. Identify what is included in an appropriate written hazard communication program;
6. Identify the changes implemented with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: 1.0 Category II CPE credit by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.