Hazard Communications for Laboratories: The Globally Harmonized System
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This course focuses on the revised Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Emphasizing the need for clear chemical labeling and classification in workplaces, the update aims to simplify and enhance communication about potential hazards. Workers gain not only the right to know but also the right to understand the risks associated with the chemicals they handle. The introduction of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the GHS ensures that employees have access to crucial information regarding chemical handling and potential harm. Understand the significance of aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System. Identify the key changes in the revised standard and its impact on chemical labeling and classification. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe chemical handling in the workplace.
Course Objectives:
Understand the significance of aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System.;Identify the key changes in the revised standard and its impact on chemical labeling and classification.;Demonstrate the ability to interpret and utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe chemical handling in the workplace.;;
Duration: 8 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Hazard Communications for Laboratories: The Globally Harmonized System
This course focuses on the revised Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Emphasizing the need for clear chemical labeling and classification in workplaces, the update aims to simplify and enhance communication about potential hazards. Workers gain not only the right to know but also the right to understand the risks associated with the chemicals they handle. The introduction of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the GHS ensures that employees have access to crucial information regarding chemical handling and potential harm. Understand the significance of aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System. Identify the key changes in the revised standard and its impact on chemical labeling and classification. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe chemical handling in the workplace.
Course Objectives:
Understand the significance of aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System.;Identify the key changes in the revised standard and its impact on chemical labeling and classification.;Demonstrate the ability to interpret and utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe chemical handling in the workplace.;;
Duration: 8 min.