The goal of this course is to provide required awareness training in the occupational hazards common to the handling and use of chemicals, methods and techniques used for evaluating and minimizing chemical exposure, measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, safe practices for chemical storage and waste disposal, and the correct response to emergency situations involving chemical spills.

Expected Completion Time: 30 minutes

Requirement References:
• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910 “General Industry”, Section 1910.1450, “Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories”, generally referred to as the “Laboratory Standard” and Section 1910, Subpart Z, “Toxic and Hazardous Substances”
• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment – General Requirements
• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1926, Section 64 App A, List of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics and Reactives

Objectives:
• Identify physical and health hazards common to the handling and use of chemicals.
• Identify methods and techniques used for evaluating and minimizing chemical exposure.
• Identify measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards.
• Identify safe practices for chemical storage and chemical waste disposal.
• Identify the correct response to emergency situations involving chemical spills.