Overview & Objectives
The Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Awareness for General Industry training from Exceed Safety is an online safety course that offers participants introductory-level training regarding OSHA’s standard entitled, “Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories,” as found in Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1450 for General Industry. This training emphasizes the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace and offers a unique standard regarding occupational exposure in this environment. Participants can expect to focus on laboratory standards, requirements, best work practices for working around hazardous chemicals.
Exceed Safety’s Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Awareness for General Industry course provides participants with specific knowledge regarding the requirements for exposure monitoring, chemical hygiene plan (CHP), information and training, and medical surveillance. Additionally, participants can expect to cover the requirements for labels, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), respirators, and record-keeping. Specific course topics include the following:
- Laboratory standard
- Safety requirements
- Summary of hazardous chemicals
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.1450
- CHP
- MSDS
