OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) Certification
29 CFR 1910.1200 training
Hazardous chemicals can be found throughout most facilities; inside process laboratories, maintenance shops, out on the production floor, and in storage areas. Most offices contain hazardous chemicals in the form of common cleaning supplies.
OSHA compliance requires worker right to know training (also referred to as Hazcom training) be provided all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals whether during their normal day to day activities, or during emergency situations.
Governing regulations.
This online course satisfies the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR § 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard.
Who must take this course?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (C) states:
Each employee who may be "exposed" to hazardous chemicals when working must be provided information and trained prior to initial assignment to work with a hazardous chemical, and whenever the hazard changes. "Exposure" or "exposed" under the rule means that "an employee is subjected to a hazardous chemical in the course of employment through any route of entry (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact or absorption, etc.) and includes potential (e.g., accidental or possible) exposure."
How long does it take?
It will take a MINIMUM of 1 hour to complete this OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
How soon is the certificate of completion issued?
Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) certificate and wallet card.
Continuing education credits?
Each student will receive 0.1 CEUs from Compliance Training Online™ for completing this course.
Course format.
Our OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, and a final exam.
Course synopsis.
This course describes the standard, chemical and physical hazards, along with hazard controls that can be used to protect the health and safety of workers.
Course topics.
Specific topics covered in this course include:
- what the standard covers,
- what a chemical is and how it can be hazardous,
- Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) hazards,
- terms,
- routes of entry,
- potential ways to be exposed,
- written HazCom program,
- training,
- labeling,
- Material Safety Data Sheets and documentation,
- exposure limits/permits
- other controls, including:
- engineering/technological solutions
- Personal Protective Equipment and monitoring
How often is retraining or recertification required?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)(1) states:
Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.
Additional related courses you may wish to purchase.
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- Biological Hazards
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- Ergonomic Hazards
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- Personal Protective Equipment
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