Medical - Hazard Communication
Learning objectives
- Recognize the purpose and importance of a hazard communication program
- Recognize common physical, health and biological hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and substances
- Identify chemicals and their hazards, through labeling, markings, pictograms, and warning practices
- Identify the purpose and components of a Safety Data Sheet
Course overview
To enable employees to recognize and understand the required elements of their company's written hazard communication program, including how to identify and evaluate chemical hazards using Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 17 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 111
Course Outline
- Elements of Hazard Communication
- Recognizing Chemical Hazards
- Identifying Chemical Hazard Information
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard, Appendix A - E
- OSHA Part 1910, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances