Any worker working with or around chemicals on the work site.
Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the delegate will be able to:
-List the five main elements of the HAZCOM standard
-Define each of the hazard categories
-Discuss their role in the company HAZCOM program
-Identify the NFPA & HMIS labels
-Define the meaning of the numbers, letters, & colors used on the NFPA & HMIS labels
-Discuss the hazard information found on MSDSs
-Define PEL & TLV
-Define flashpoint
-Define specific gravity
-Discuss who is entitled to access to MSDSs & the written hazcom program
-Discuss the actions they should take prior to using a new chemical
-Discuss the action they should take when bringing a new chemical to a facility
-Locate the company MSDS book
Course content
The topics covered during this training are:
-The five main elements of the HAZCOM standard
-Various terms used with hazardous chemicals
-NFPA and HMIS labels
-MSDSs-what are they, where are they and how to use them
-Working with new chemicals
-Physical versus health hazards
Exam
The delegate will be required to attain a minimum score of 70% on a written assessment.
