Course Details
- Hazard Communication Standards (HCS or HazCom) is designed to ensure that workers are trained and are aware about the hazards of the chemicals they are exposed to in the work environment.
- HazCom is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
- The new system is designed to magnify the “Right to Know” standard in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries, illnesses and fatalities related to chemicals in the workplace.
- HazCom must be part of every employee’s initial training and an ongoing part of every employee’s continuous training.
- Training on the new product label elements and SDS formats must take place by December 1, 2013, as employees will begin to see these new formats in their workplace.
- The full transition will be ongoing and complete to the GHS by June 1, 2016. If you have not meet this requirement we urge you to get compliant.
What is the “Right to Know” Law?
The Right-to-Know refers to workers’ rights to information about chemicals in their workplaces. The federal law that provides these rights is the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Private-sector employers must provide chemical information to their workers under the OSHA standard.
In addition to providing HazCom training your employer will have a HazCom program that identifies Five elements on how they plan to keep the most valuable asses which is their employees safe.
What are the six key elements in the OSHA Hazcom standard:
- Employers must have a written Hazcom Program.
- Containers must be labeled and labels must follow a consistent format.
- Safety Data Sheet’s (SDS’s) must be readily available for hazardous substances in the workplace.
- Workers must be trained.
- Employers must have an updated chemical inventory.
- Employer must evaluate the program for effectiveness.
This Hazard Communication (HazCom) training program is designed to provide workers, supervisors and managers that routinely or periodically work with hazardous chemicals the required training and information to ensure their safety and the safety of others when handling chemicals. This training is applicable to Employers and Employees in nearly all places of employment, including Construction, General Industry, Manufacturing, Service and Transportation.
2-4 hours
None
Any personnel who are employed with companies that manufacture, distribute, transport hazardous materials or use in the workplace.
Successful candidates will receive a certificate upon completion. A written exam is administered to evaluate student retention of information. Revalidation is required as per industry demand
• Identify the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
• Identify the purpose and benefits of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
• Recognize hazardous chemicals present in their workplace
• Understand how to Interpret the labels and symbols used to identify hazardous materials.
• Be able to locate and read the information on a Safety Data Sheet, (SDS) previously known as a Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS, and determine the correct actions.
• Identify the physical and health hazards presented by hazardous materials in the workplace.
• Introduce methods that employees and employers can utilize to prevent adverse effects from hazardous material exposure.
• Identify the purpose and benefits of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
• Recognize hazardous chemicals present in their workplace
• Understand how to Interpret the labels and symbols used to identify hazardous materials.
• Be able to locate and read the information on a Safety Data Sheet, (SDS) previously known as a Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS, and determine the correct actions.
• Identify the physical and health hazards presented by hazardous materials in the workplace.
• Introduce methods that employees and employers can utilize to prevent adverse effects from hazardous material exposure.
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