Hazard Communication (HazCom) with GHS Training
Practical training on OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) — labels, SDSs, and chemical hazard communication.
Course Overview
This course is designed to educate workers who use, handle, store, manufacture, or transport hazardous chemicals. It explains OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and how its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) enhances workers’ right to know and right to understand chemical hazards and protective measures.
Why this training matters
Understanding labels and Safety Data Sheets empowers workers to identify hazards, select appropriate PPE and controls, and take correct actions to prevent exposure and incidents in the workplace.
Who should take this course?
- Workers handling or using hazardous chemicals
- Employees involved in storage, manufacture, import, or transportation of chemicals
- Supervisors, safety officers, and emergency responders
- Laboratory personnel and maintenance staff
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and scope of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
- Describe key changes from the GHS alignment, including updated label elements and SDS format.
- Interpret GHS label elements: pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and supplemental information.
- Locate and extract relevant information from Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) using the 16-section format.
- Select appropriate protection measures and work practices based on hazard information.
Course Outline
- Introduction to OSHA HazCom and GHS alignment
- GHS label elements and pictograms
- Safety Data Sheets: 16-section format and how to use them
- Hazard classification and communication
- Controls, PPE, and safe handling procedures
- Employer responsibilities and employee rights
- Practical exercises: reading labels and SDS lookup
- Assessment and certification
This OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training equips you with the skills and knowledge to navigate chemical safety in the workplace. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Explain the crucial role of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in ensuring worker safety.
- Define the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and its significance in promoting global understanding of chemical hazards.
- Discuss the key changes implemented in the HCS to align with the GHS, fostering international consistency.
- Explore the obligations of both chemical manufacturers and downstream users (like your workplace) under the HCS.
- Identify and categorize the physical and health hazards associated with various chemicals.
- Recognize the essential label elements mandated by the HCS for containers of hazardous chemicals, allowing you to interpret the information effectively.
- Understand how the HCS labeling requirements differ from other workplace labeling systems, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Navigate the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), pinpointing the specific information contained within each of its 16 sections, empowering you to access vital safety details.