As you know, the chemicals that your employees work with everyday can cause a multitude of physical and health hazards including chemical burns, rENGiratory problems, and fires and explosions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard has recently been enhanced with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

This new HazCom standard not only gives workers the right to know the chemicals and hazards they face, but the right to understand them and how to protect themselves from danger. dss⁺' new HazCom: In Sync With GHS will help employees understand this new standardized process of communicating chemical hazards.

Learning objectives:

Classes of Hazards

• Define the six classes of hazards
• Understand health risks associated with each hazard

Labels on Shipped Containers

• Identify the required components of a container label
• Recognize the nine pictograms for hazard identification

Workplace Labeling

• Using hazard labels in the workplace

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Understanding of the different sections used on the SDS
• Accessing SDS's in the workplace

Communication

• The written hazard communication plan
• RENGonsibility of the employer

Added features and benefits of USB training include:

• A customizable PowerPoint presentation
• Informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training talks
• Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion
• A printable Leader's Guide
• Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC and the CDC, where viewers can download and print information on regulatory standards.