Hazard Communication Training for Employees

Hazard Communication Training for Employees - ** No cost to attend **
Thursday, November 17th
3:30pm – 4:30pm
In the main conference room

Seating is limited, please RSVP to tcline@techcolumbus.org or twatterman@techcolumbus.org or call 614/487-3700

Overview
This training program focuses on understanding chemical hazards at your worksite. It is crutial to know the hazards of the chemicals you work with; and what safety precautions to take that will protect you from chemical hazards.

Course content provides details about the hazard communication written plan, container labels, and Material Safety Data Sheets. Other topics include routes of entry, chronic and acute chemical exposures, personal protection, and handling and storage procedures.

Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
Hazardous Chemicals and Routes of Entry
•    Hazardous chemicals
•    Routes of entry

Chemical Labels
•    Working with Chemical Labels
•    NFPA, HMIS and Other Labels
•    NFPA labels
•    HMIS labels
•    Other labels

Material Safety Data Sheets
•    Manufacturer's name and contact information
•    Identity of the chemical & hazardous ingredients
•    Physical and chemical characteristics
•    Fire and explosion hazard data
•    Reactivity data
•    Health hazard data

Emergency and first aid procedures
•    Safe handling and use
•    Exposure control measures

The Written Hazard Communication Plan
•    Using the Written Hazard Communication Plan
•    Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
•    Recognize hazardous chemicals.
•    Use the information found on a manufacturer's chemical label.
•    Work with the information on NFPA, HMIS, and other types of chemical labels.
•    Use Material Safety Data Sheets.
•    Use the Hazard Communicatin Plan to prevent hazardous exposures.