HazCom Training: Intro to Hazard Communication and GHS - Online Course, English

Stay safe by learning about the Hazard Communication Standard, chemical hazards, Safety Data Sheets, container labels, and hazcom best practices.

Product Code:64452

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Update to be published and available soon, once revisions are completed based on the 5/20/2024 OSHA HazCom final rule. While the rule takes effect 7/19/2024, the compliance dates don’t begin until 1/19/2026 per 29 CFR 1910.1200(j).


Hazardous chemicals are a fact of life in most workplaces. They're needed to help manufacture many of the products we use in our daily lives. The potential for accidents, incidents, and injuries is always present when people work with, or in the vicinity of, hazardous chemicals. But, by knowing and understanding the basic nature of those chemicals and how to safely work with or around them, employees can greatly decrease any risk that might be present.

This training is designed to instruct learners about chemicals and the methods used to provide them with information about their hazards. Specifically, it covers how to keep themselves safe through education on the Hazard Communication Standard, chemical hazards, Safety Data Sheets, container labels, and best practices.

  • The eLearning course covers the following topics:
    • Hazardous Chemicals
      • HazCom Standard
      • Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
    • Chemical Classification
      • Manufacturer Requirements
    • Chemical Inventory
      • Company Requirements
    • Hazards of Chemicals
      • Types of Hazards
  • After completing this course, learners will be able to:
    • Describe how the Hazard Communication Standard keeps you safe from the dangers of hazardous chemicals
    • Identify who is responsible for determining a chemical's hazards
    • Recognize common hazards of chemicals
  • Intended Audience: All employees who have an exposure or a potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Regs Covered: 29 CFR 1910.1200
  • Length: 10 minutes
  • Languages: Available in English or Spanish
  • Copyright Date: 2021

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Industry: Workplace Safety / EH&S

Format: Online Course

Language: English