Proper labeling of hazardous materials is essential for workplace safety. This course provides a detailed understanding of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for container labeling, ensuring that employees can quickly and accurately identify hazardous substances and take appropriate precautions. Participants will learn how to interpret GHS labels, recognize hazard pictograms, and comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom).
Key Learning Highlights:
- Overview of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) and its purpose.
- The integration of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) into HazCom.
- The benefits of a standardized labeling system for hazardous materials.
- Understanding the nine GHS pictograms and the hazards they represent.
- Identifying key label components, including product identifiers, signal words, and hazard statements.
- Interpreting precautionary statements related to exposure prevention, emergency response, storage, and disposal.
- The role of supplier identifiers in chemical safety communication.
- Differences between primary GHS labels and secondary (in-house) container labeling requirements.
By the End of the Course, You Will Have Learned:
- How to read and interpret GHS container labels for hazardous materials.
- The significance of GHS pictograms in identifying workplace hazards.
- The importance of hazard statements, signal words, and precautionary measures.
- How to use GHS labels to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
- How standardized labeling improves workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
This course equips workers with the knowledge to effectively use GHS container labels to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.