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. This course also helps employers in general industry settings understand their responsibility for informing employees of the hazards and identities of workplace chemicals to which they are exposed.
What are the governing regulations?
This online course satisfies employee Hazcom training a.k.a. Worker Right To Know training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR § 1910.1200 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and Hazard Communication Standard.
Who must take this training?
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."
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.
Specific topics covered in this course include:
Our OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, and a final exam.
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.
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.
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 chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained on is introduced into their work area.
Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable OSHA Hazard Communication (Worker Right To Know) certificate and wallet card.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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