Controlling Chemical Hazards In The Workplace

The focus of this program is understanding chemical hazards in the workplace. Employees must know which chemicals they work with are hazardous and what safety precautions must be taken to protect themselves from chemical hazards.

This video provides detailed instruction on the hazard communication written plan, chemical container labels and Material Safety Data Sheets. Other topics include routes of entry, chronic and acute chemical exposures, the importance of personal protection and handling and storage procedures.

Program Objectives:

• The information displayed on chemical manufacturer labels as well as NFPA and HMIS labels;
• The sections of a Material Safety Data Sheet and the information they contain;
• How chemicals enter the body (routes of entry);
• The components of a company’s written hazard communication plan.