Hazard Communication in Construction Environments Training

This course provides a comprehensive overview of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), covering the evolution from its establishment in 1983 to the crucial 2024 “Final Rule” update, also known as the Employee’s Right to Understand. Participants will examine the three main sources of hazardous material information: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), container labels, and written hazard communication programs. The training details specific health and physical hazards—ranging from toxins and corrosives to flammables and explosives—and outlines essential safety practices, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), proper storage methods, and emergency response procedures for spills or exposure.

• The history and requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including the 2024 “Right to Understand” update.
• The three key sources of hazmat information: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS-compliant container labels, and written communication programs.
• Understanding routes of entry (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact) and the concepts of dose and duration.
• Classification of health hazards such as toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, and radioactive materials.
• Identification of physical hazards including flammables, combustibles, explosives, and oxidizers.
• Guidelines for selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like goggles, respirators, and chemical suits.
• Procedures for safe storage, spill containment, and emergency first aid.

By the end of the course you will have learned:

• How to navigate and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and GHS container labels to identify material hazards.
• To distinguish between various categories of hazardous substances and their specific risks to health and safety.
• The appropriate first aid and emergency response techniques to apply in the event of a hazmat spill or exposure.
• How to select the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the specific material and potential route of entry.
• To implement safe storage practices that separate incompatible materials and prevent workplace accidents.