OSHA GHS Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know)

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Online Training Certification Course 29 CFR 1910.1200

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Recognizing healthcare hazards is one of the first steps to preventing injury. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a system of standards designed to inform workers about chemical hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) complies with the GHS. Understanding these standards is essential, because healthcare professionals must properly interpret chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures. This online training course explains all of these healthcare hazard communication standards, regulations, and best practices.

What are the governing regulations?
Many US regulations governing hazard communication are found in the Hazard Communication Standard (also commonly referred to as HazCom and the "Worker's Right to Know"). Additional US hazard communication regulations are codified by OSHA in 29 CFR §1910.1200.

Who must take this training?
Doctors, nurses, dentists, medical technicians, and related professions all need safety training in healthcare GHS hazard communication standards. All of these healthcare professions, and many others, are frequently exposed to hazardous materials. Any healthcare worker who has occupational exposure should be trained in their rights and in how to recognize and manage the health risks inherent in their duties.

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Case Study: A bathtub refinisher working in a privately owned residence was fatally overcome by chemical exposure. He had been working in a bathroom with the door closed, but when the homeowner tried to check on the progress of the work, the door could not be opened. Concerned, the homeowner called emergency services, and the crew from the fire department forced the door open. A heat lamp and sprayer were still operating, and the room smelled strongly of chemicals. Apparently overcome by the fumes, the bathtub refinisher had become unconscious and slumped against the door. He was pronounced dead by the firefighters.

Key Takeaway: Working with hazardous chemicals requires a high level of vigilance about the dangers they pose. In this case, the refinisher appears to have prioritized the containment of the smelly fumes over his own safety. Workers should always carefully consider the risks associated with any hazardous chemicals and make safety a priority.

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Specific topics covered in this course include:

About This Course
Course Objectives
Introduction to Hazard Communication for General Industry
- Background Information about the Standard
- Major Changes to the Standard
- Importance of the Standard
- Key Terms
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities
- Employee Training
Chemical Hazards
- Routes of Entry
- Recognition of Health Hazards
- Health Effects of Chemical Hazards
- Chemical Agents and Their Health Effects
Written Hazard Communication Program
- Additional Requirements of the Written Hazard Communication Program
- Hazard Inventory
- Hazard Classification
- Health Hazard Classes
- Labels
- HMIS and NFPA Labeling Systems
- HMIS Labeling System
- NFPA Labeling System
- Safety Data Sheets
- Exposure Controls: Elimination and Substitution
- Exposure Controls: Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- Exposure Controls: Personal Protective Equipment
Employee and Employer Rights and Responsibilities
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
- Training
- Communicating Hazards and Labeling
- Exposure Control Plan
- Elements of an Exposure Control Plan
- Housekeeping
- Sharps Injury Log
- Record Keeping
Precautions, Controls, and Guidelines
- Universal Precautions
- Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- Needleless Systems and Engineered Sharp Protection
- General Safety Practice Review
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Available PPE
- Laundering PPE per the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Removal of PPE
Blood-borne Pathogens
- OSHA's Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
- Requirements of the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
- General Safety Practices
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Emergency Planning and Emergency Release Notification
- Annual Inventory
- Toxics Release Inventory
- EPCRA Inspections
Summary
Additional Resources
Exam

Click to Learn More Course format.

Our OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, and a final exam.

Click to Learn More How long is the course?

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hour to complete this OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) for General Industry online training 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.

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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 then you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Click to Learn More How often is retraining or recertification required?

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazardous chemicals. Additionally, recurrent training is needed whenever new hazards are introduced into employees' work areas. This online certification accomplishes both initial and recurrent training requirements.

Click to Learn More 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.

Click to Learn More Continuing education credits?

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

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