The most effective way to control hazards is to eliminate them or substitute them with something safer. Take this course to learn how to use elimination and substitution for risk mitigation and worker protection. We will go over some examples of how these controls can make a difference in hazardous waste operations and emergency response, or HAZWOPER, workplace safety. This course is ideal for chemical plant and laboratory employees including maintenance personnel and first responders.
Hazard Communication violations are among OSHA's Top 10 most-cited standards every year. In FY2024, failure to comply led to thousands of citations. Proper training prevents chemical burns, respiratory illness, and toxic exposure.
This course is designed for workers who handle, store, or are exposed to hazardous chemicals — including manufacturing workers, lab technicians, maintenance staff, cleaners, and construction workers.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to inform workers about chemical hazards through labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and training. This is consistently one of OSHA's most-cited standards.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 10-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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