Hazard Communication Standard Update Seminar

Course Description

In this seminar, students will learn the information presented to employees through the written mediums of labels and safety data sheets, and will learn how to apply this information in their workplace.

The seminar will include topics such as:

• The history of the GHS, effective transition dates for GHS adaptation
• The differences between old Hazard Communication Standard and GHS
• A detailed explanation on how to identify new chemical labels
• A detailed instruction on how to read new SDS sheets
• The tools needed to comply with the new Standard

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must be able to verbally communicate with instructor in primary language of the training.

Training Requirements for Hazard Communication Standard Update Seminar

Construction and general industry employees must understand the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels and know how to find and read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS). New OSHA regulations require you to complete training by December 1, 2013.

Audience

Construction and general industry employees who may come across hazardous chemicals at their job sites.

Completion Requirements

Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on demonstrations to receive a waterproof picture ID from TSCTA.

Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Should students miss any portions of the course, it is the student’s responsibility to contact TSCTA to arrange to attend another scheduled event.

Read TSCTA’s full attendance and make-up time policies here.