HAZCOM (Hazard Communication) Training Course

1. Hazard Communication Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

• HAZCOM definition including (chemical hazard communication, worker right-to-know, and safety information)

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 requirements including (standard scope, employer responsibilities, and compliance obligations)

• GHS implementation including (global harmonization, classification criteria, and communication elements)

• Program elements including (written program, chemical inventory, and employee training)

2. Chemical Hazard Classification and Assessment

• GHS hazard classes including (physical hazards, health hazards, and environmental hazards)

• OSHA 1910.1200 classification including (hazard determination, criteria application, and evidence evaluation)

• Health hazards including (acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity)

• Physical hazards including (flammability, explosivity, and reactivity)

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Information Management

• OSHA 1910.1200 SDS requirements including (16-section format, content specifications, and accessibility)

• ANSI Z400.1 SDS standards including (preparation guidelines, information quality, and format consistency)

• SDS interpretation including (hazard identification, precautionary measures, and emergency information)

• SDS management including (acquisition, maintenance, and accessibility requirements)

4. Chemical Labeling and Identification Systems

• GHS labeling elements including (signal words, pictograms, and hazard statements)

• OSHA 1910.1200 labeling requirements including (product identifiers, supplier information, and precautionary statements)

• Workplace labeling including (secondary containers, piping systems, and storage areas)

• Alternative identification including (placards, process sheets, and batch tickets)

5. Chemical Inventory and Management

• Chemical inventory including (comprehensive listing, hazard assessment, and documentation requirements)

• OSHA 1910.1200 inventory requirements including (chemical identification, location tracking, and hazard evaluation)

• Procurement controls including (chemical approval, hazard review, and safer alternatives)

• Storage management including (compatibility assessment, segregation requirements, and containment systems)

6. Employee Training and Communication Programs

• OSHA 1910.1200 training requirements including (general training, job-specific instruction, and refresher training)

• Training content including (hazard recognition, protective measures, and emergency procedures)

• Communication methods including (training sessions, written materials, and posting requirements)

• Training documentation including (attendance records, content verification, and competency assessment)

7. Workplace Exposure Control and Protection

• Exposure assessment including (monitoring requirements, exposure limits, and health surveillance)

• OSHA exposure standards including (permissible exposure limits, action levels, and ceiling limits)

• Control measures including (engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment)

• Medical surveillance including (health screening, exposure monitoring, and medical records)

8. Program Implementation and Compliance Management

• Written program development including (OSHA 1910.1200 requirements, policy statements, and implementation procedures)

• Compliance auditing including (program evaluation, deficiency identification, and corrective actions)

• Record keeping including (training records, SDS files, and chemical inventories)

• OSHA inspection preparation including (documentation review, employee interviews, and compliance verification)