HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard , 29 CFR 1910.1200 , is designed to protect employees from hazardous chemicals used or stored in the work setting. It is also referred as the Right To Know.It requires that HazCom training and information be provided to any employees who have the potential of being exposed to a hazardous chemical "under normal condition of use or in a forseeable emergency."

OSHA final rule aligned its Hazard Communcation Standard with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The revised standard took effect May 25 2012.

THE CHANGES FOCUS ON:

Hazard classification
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) training and info distribution

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

The written hazard communcation program
The Hazardous chemical inventory
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Labels, tags, or signs
June 1, 2016 – employers had to update alternative workplace labeling and Hazard Communication program as necessary.

CHECKLIST:

Train employees on new GHS label elements
Train employees on new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format
Update hazard communication program as necessary
Update alternative workplace labeling as necessary
Provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards
Make sure all container labels in the workplace are compliant

INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Any employees who have the potential of being exposed to a hazardous chemical "under normal condition of use or in a forseeable emergency."
CLASS TIME: 2 Hours
INCLUDES: Certification

(Successful completion of this course is met by: class participation, pass written exam, complete course evaluation)

PRICE: $55/ Per Person

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