The course is available in the following languages: US English; Turkish; Spanish.
The aim of this course is to introduce the Globally Harmonized System which is used to classify and label chemicals.
Employers should provide additional training when a new hazard/procedure/condition or piece of equipment is introduced into the workplace or “unscheduled” refresher training is recommended as directed to address inadequacies in knowledge and to address unsafe acts/deviations from procedures.
Course content
LO1: Explain what the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is and when it was adopted by OSHA
LO2: Explain what each GHS pictogram identifies
LO3: Explain why the GHS is needed
LO4: Explain the role of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) LO5: Describe what is included in SDSs
LO6: Explain what signal words are
LO7: Explain how carcinogens are classified under the GHS
LO8: Explain how acute toxicity is classified under the GHS
LO9: Describe GHS chemical and safety labels
Exam
The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.
