Hazard Communications for Supervisors: Hazard Communication Responsibilities
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This course focuses on the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom) and the vital role it plays in ensuring workers' right to know and understand the hazardous properties of chemicals in the workplace. Participants will explore the responsibilities of employers, emphasizing the identification and communication of worksite-specific chemical hazards, proper labeling, access to safety data sheets (SDS), and the provision of personal protective equipment. The course further delves into the classification of hazardous chemicals, encompassing physical and health hazards, and guides employers in maintaining compliance through a comprehensive hazard communication program. Understand the fundamental principles of the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom), emphasizing the right of workers to know and comprehend the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace. Explore the responsibilities of employers in providing access to pertinent information, such as safety data sheets (SDS), appropriate chemical labeling, and ensuring the availability of personal protective equipment to safeguard workers. Gain insights into the classification of health and physical hazards of chemicals, and develop an understanding of the components necessary for an effective hazard communication program to ensure ongoing compliance.
Course Objectives:
Understand the fundamental principles of the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom), emphasizing the right of workers to know and comprehend the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.;Explore the responsibilities of employers in providing access to pertinent information, such as safety data sheets (SDS), appropriate chemical labeling, and ensuring the availability of personal protective equipment to safeguard workers.;Gain insights into the classification of health and physical hazards of chemicals, and develop an understanding of the components necessary for an effective hazard communication program to ensure ongoing compliance.;;
Duration: 12 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 Supervisors: Hazard Communication Responsibilities
This course focuses on the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom) and the vital role it plays in ensuring workers' right to know and understand the hazardous properties of chemicals in the workplace. Participants will explore the responsibilities of employers, emphasizing the identification and communication of worksite-specific chemical hazards, proper labeling, access to safety data sheets (SDS), and the provision of personal protective equipment. The course further delves into the classification of hazardous chemicals, encompassing physical and health hazards, and guides employers in maintaining compliance through a comprehensive hazard communication program. Understand the fundamental principles of the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom), emphasizing the right of workers to know and comprehend the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace. Explore the responsibilities of employers in providing access to pertinent information, such as safety data sheets (SDS), appropriate chemical labeling, and ensuring the availability of personal protective equipment to safeguard workers. Gain insights into the classification of health and physical hazards of chemicals, and develop an understanding of the components necessary for an effective hazard communication program to ensure ongoing compliance.
Course Objectives:
Understand the fundamental principles of the Hazard Communication Standard (Hazcom), emphasizing the right of workers to know and comprehend the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace.;Explore the responsibilities of employers in providing access to pertinent information, such as safety data sheets (SDS), appropriate chemical labeling, and ensuring the availability of personal protective equipment to safeguard workers.;Gain insights into the classification of health and physical hazards of chemicals, and develop an understanding of the components necessary for an effective hazard communication program to ensure ongoing compliance.;;
Duration: 12 min.