Description
The most effective way to control hazards is to eliminate them or substitute them with something safer. Take this course to learn how to use elimination and substitution for risk mitigation and worker protection. We will go over some examples of how these controls can make a difference in hazardous waste operations and emergency response, or HAZWOPER, workplace safety. This course is ideal for chemical plant and laboratory employees including maintenance personnel and first responders.
What you'll learn
Define elimination and substitution in the hierarchy of controls
Recall examples of how to use elimination and substitution in HAZWOPER
Recall ways to ensure that elimination and substitution are effective in your workplace
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
