Emergency incidents are actual or potential spills or releases of hazardous materials into the environment. Because the possibility of damage to people, property and the environment is so serious, prompt and proper emergency response is critical. Training will reduce the chances of harm to people or property. All organizations must plan for emergencies. Depending on operations, formal HAZWOPER emergency response planning may be required and that is covered in this module. This course is ideal for industrial plant and laboratory employees in the United States including maintenance personnel and first responders who are responding to hazardous material incidents.
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 19-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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