HAZCOM: GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
Hazardous chemicals are needed to help manufacture many of the products we use on a daily basis. In fact, one out of every four workers in the U.S. comes into contact with hazardous chemicals while on the job. Over 60 million chemical substances have been developed and are transported via our streets, highways and railway systems.
The potential for accidents, incidents and injuries is always present when people work with, or are in the vicinity of, hazardous chemicals. But, by knowing and understanding the basic nature of those chemicals and how to safely work with or around them, people can greatly decrease any risk that might be present.
This course is designed to help you understand more about OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and how the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can help you stay safe when working with chemicals.
HAZCOM: GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS ONLINE COURSE TOPICS:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how the Hazard Communication Standard keeps you safe from the dangers of hazardous chemicals.
- Explain what information can be found in each section of a chemical’s Safety Data Sheet.
- Describe how Safety Data Sheets can help you work safely with chemicals.
HazCom: GHS Safety Data Sheets Online covers the following topics:
- Safety Data Sheets
- The HazCom Standard.
- Intro to Safety Data Sheets.
- Intro to Safety Data Sheets.
HAZCOM: GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS ONLINE COURSE DURATION:
Approximately 30 minutes
HAZCOM: GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS TEST:
Testing conducted in this online HazCom: GHS Safety Data Sheets course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
HAZCOM: GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.