Chemicals can pose serious health and safety risks in the workplace if they are not properly labeled, stored and managed. This course will teach you about key safety programs that help prevent exposures to harmful chemicals. Learn about and abide by the OSHA HAZWOPER regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.120 as you prepare to identify, handle, store and dispose of hazardous chemicals.
Complete the Understanding Chemical Hazards Course Online
Our online Understanding Chemical Hazards course has numerous benefits, including:
- Learn 100% online
- Log on and off as needed
- Work on your course anywhere with internet access
- Full audio narration plus videos and full-color graphics
- Allows up to 90 days to complete the course
Once you finish the course and pass a brief test on the core topics, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion. The Understanding Chemical Hazards course takes less than an hour to complete.
About the Understanding Chemical Hazards Course
The primary goal of this course is to teach you how to recognize and avoid chemical hazards in the workplace. You will learn about the vital role that hazardous chemical identification programs, chemical labels and emergency plans play in protecting workers. Once you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels for hazardous chemicals
- Identify chemicals that may be potentially hazardous
- Work with and around hazardous chemicals
- Safely store chemicals
- Take correct action in case of a hazardous spill
Key topics covered in the course include:
- Chemical hazard concepts
- Types of hazardous chemicals
- Characteristics and effects of various classes of chemical compounds
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- Container labeling and safe handling
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Spills and cleanup
- And more
The Understanding Chemical Hazards course is ideal for anyone who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job.