J.J. Keller Intro to Hazard Communication and GHS

This training from J.J. Keller & Associates is designed to instruct learners about chemicals and the methods used to provide them with information about their hazards.

Hazardous chemicals are a fact of life in most workplaces. They're needed to help manufacture many of the products we use in our daily lives. The potential for accidents, incidents, and injuries is always present when people work with, or 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, employees can greatly decrease any risk that might be present.

Hazcom Training: Introduction to Hazard Communication and GHS is designed to instruct learners about chemicals and the methods used to provide them with information about their hazards. Specifically, it covers how to keep themselves safe through education on OSHA’s (HCS), chemical hazards, safety data sheets (SDS), container labels, and best practices.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe how the HCS keeps you safe from the dangers of hazardous chemicals
• Identify who is responsible for determining a chemical's hazards
• Recognize common hazards of chemicals

Intended Audience: All employees who have an exposure or a potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Regulations Covered: 29 CFR §1910.1200

Topics covered

• Hazardous Chemicals
  • HCS
  • GHS
• Chemical Classification
  • Manufacturer Requirements
• Chemical Inventory
  • Company Requirements
• Hazards of Chemicals
  • Types of Hazards

This training content is available to download in SCORM 1.2 or MP4 formats for use on your own learning management system (LMS) or company intranet.

Interested parties can visit J.J. Keller's website to learn more information.