Chemical Hazards
Covers OSHA'S Hazard Communication Standard. Discusses the physical and health hazards presented by dangerous chemicals. Explains the information contained in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
TPC Training is accredited by IACET to offer 0.3 CEU for this program.
Lesson 1: What the Standard Requires
Topics
The OSHA Standard; Goals of the Standard; What the Standard Requires; Identifying and Evaluating Chemical Hazards; Providing an MSDS; Labeling Hazardous Chemicals; Listing All Chemical Hazards; Informing and Training Employees; Exchanging Information with Contractors; Writing a Hazard Communication Program
Objectives
- Identify the goals of the Hazard Communication standard and the agency responsible for writing and enforcing the standard.
- Lost the eight fundamental actions required by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard and state the purpose of each.
- Explain the key requirements for carrying out each fundamental action.
Lesson 2: Types of Chemical Hazards
Topics
What Is a Chemical Hazard?; Physical Hazards; Health Hazards; Forms of Chemical Hazards; Exposure Routes; Key Factors That Affect the Degree of Hazard; Controlling Chemical Hazards; Detecting Exposure Hazards
Objectives
- Define chemical hazards covered by the Hazard Communication standard and the two categories into which they are divided.
- Identify the common physical forms of chemical hazards and the industrial operations that produce or release vapors, mists, dusts, and fumes.
- Name the three basic routes of exposure to health hazards.
- Explain the key factors that affect the degree of hazard.
- Discuss common methods of controlling chemical hazards.
- Explain how to detect exposure hazards and symptoms.
Lesson 3: Material Safety Data Sheets
Topics
What Is an MSDS?; Chemical Identification; Physical Data; Health Hazard Information; Physical Hazard Information; Fire and Explosion Hazards; Reactive Hazards; Special Protection Information; Special Precautions and Procedures
Objectives
- Explain the purpose, availability, preparation, and basic content of MSDSs.
- Give examples of the health hazard information contained in MSDSs and how it is used.
- Give examples of the physical hazard information contained in the MSDSs and how it is used.
- Describe typical MSDS instructions on special precautions and procedures.