The purpose of hazard communication (aka HAZCOM) training is to explain and reinforce the information presented to employees through the written mediums of labels and material safety data sheets, and to apply this information in their workplace.
This course is broken down into 3 parts.
You must score at least 60% to pass this course.
Increase knowledge of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Reduce the number and severity of accidents, injuries, and illnesses resulting from chemicals
Increase understanding of protective measures required by exposure to hazardous chemicals
Identifies the chemical and its recommended usage.
Identifies hazard of the chemical and warning information.
Identifies the ingredients contained in the product.
Initial care that should be provided by the untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to a chemical.
Recommendation on how to fight a fire caused by the chemical.
Recommendation on if a chemical were to spill, leak, or release, including containment and clean up practices to prevent or minimize exposure.
Provides guidance on safe handling.
Indicates the exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize exposures.
Identifies physical and chemical properties associated with the substance or mixture.
Describes the reactivity hazards of the chemical and chemical stability.
Provides toxicological and health effects information or indicates that such data are not available.
Provides information to evaluate the environmental impact of the chemical(s) if it were released to the environment.
Provides guidance on proper disposal practices, recycling or reclamation of the chemical(s) or its container, and safe handling practices.
Provides guidance on classification information for shipping and transporting of hazardous chemical(s) by road, air, rail, or sea.
Identifies the safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the product that is not indicated anywhere else on the SDS.
Indicates when the SDS was prepared or when the last known revision was made. The SDS may also state where the changes have been made to the previous version.
Indicates explosion reactivity hazards
Indicates fire hazards
Indicates oxidizing hazards
Indicates gases under pressure
Indicates corrosive damage to metals, as well as skin, eyes.
Can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts.
May cause or suspected of causing serious health effects.
May cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer.
May cause damage to the aquatic environment.
Indicates organisms of toxins that can cause diseases in people or animals.
The following are the two words that we use at Central Pro Services to signal to another employee or staff member that there has been a hazardous chemical reaction in the workplace.
Is used if the situation is not severe.
Is used if it is a more severe situation.
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