Industrial Chemical Hazards & Toxic Substances

Online Training Certification Course

29 CFR 1910

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This OSHA toxic substances training covers the responsibilities of employers and employees related to the management of hazardous or toxic chemicals and substances. It will address key safety practices, including ventilation, protective equipment, and hazard communication.

According to OSHA, around 32 million workers are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards. With an estimated 650,000 existing chemical products, chemical hazards in industry pose severe problems for workers and their employers.

Workers in general industry may be exposed to toxic or hazardous substances in the form of gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, mists, liquids, sludges, or solids. Signs of exposure may be immediate or delayed, sometimes for months or years. The consequences exposure to general industry toxic substances can be serious, life-threatening, and even fatal. General industry personnel must receive specialized OSHA chemical hazards training to understand these risks and how to prevent them.

This course is for:
This online chemical hazards training is designed for anyone who works in general industry. OHSA uses the term general industry to refer to all industries not included in agriculture, construction, or maritime activities. This online toxic substances training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace caused by general industry chemical hazards.

Employers are obligated to provide a safe workplace, which includes recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions. This general industry toxic substances training meets the requirements set forth by OHSA chemical hazards regulations.

Case Study: A Wyoming resident was helping collect air samples near a fracking site. She reported having an asthmatic episode even though she has never had asthma. She ended up at a local hospital where she was treated for asthma and severe rashes. Benzene, formaldehyde, and hydrogen sulfide were found in the air at toxic levels.

Key Takeaway: Oil and gas wells are often leaky and can spew dangerous cancer-causing chemicals into the air. When dealing with these kinds of chemicals and substances, it is essential that every proper safety procedure is followed and the air is continually tested for hazardous substances. This woman should have been wearing PPE to protect her from hazardous conditions. Her failure to do so caused her asthmatic episode.

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Governing Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations.

OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 is reserved for general industry standards. The following OSHA regulations are applicable to chemical hazards and toxic substances in general industry:

29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances
29 CFR 1910.1000 - Air Contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.94 - Ventilation
29 CFR 1910 Subpart H - Hazardous Materials

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances

Types of Health Hazards
Toxicology
Regulations
State Regulations
Key Terms
Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
Routes of Entry

Best Practices

Responsibilities-Employers
Responsibilities-Employees
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Training

Hazard Awareness

Recognition of Health Hazards
Common Health Effects of Chemical Hazards
Employee Exposure and Medical Records
Hazard Monitoring

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

Hazard Classification
Health Hazard Classes
Labels
Safety Data Sheets
Hazard Communication Program

Exposure Controls

Elimination/Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative and Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection
Selecting Respiratory Protection
Respirator Components
Types of Respirators
Respiratory Protection Program

General Industry Chemicals and Toxic Substances

Gases
Gas Properties
Common Hazardous Gases
Vapors
Common Hazardous Vapors
Fumes
Common Hazardous Fumes
Dusts and Fibers
Silica
Additional Dusts and Fibers
Mists
Lead
Lead Exposure Levels
Lead-Medical Surveillance
Hexavalent Chromium
Cadmium

Summary

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Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this 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.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to chemical hazards and toxic substances. Annual safety training ensures that employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform work safely. According to 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication, employees must receive information and training on hazardous chemicals at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced to the work area. This OSHA toxic substances and chemical hazards training meets these initial and refresher training recommendations.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.