Overview & Objectives
The SDS and HAZCOM Awareness course from Exceed Safety is a 60-minute introductory level online training designed for Manufacturing employees to learn the fundamentals of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
Manufacturing processes sometimes require chemicals for production, cooling, lubrication, and cleaning. Because of this, it is important to know how to work safely around chemicals in a Manufacturing environment. The basis of this is proper classification, labeling, and documentation in Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Participants can also expect to cover the requirements of a Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program.
Exceed Safety’s SDS and HAZCOM Awareness course is designed to teach Manufacturing employees how to recognize hazards and understand the training requirements for safe work practices around chemicals. Specific course topics include the following:
- A summary of typical manufacturing environments
- An overview of OSHA’s HCS and general requirements
- Employer responsibilities under the HCS
- Requirements for a chemical inventory and SDSs
- Requirements for proper workplace labeling
- Information about alternative labels, unlabeled containers, and Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping containers
- Basic training requirements for working with hazardous chemicals, plus 14 additional training elements
- Understanding Pictograms and their hazard associations
- Your right to know and understand the hazardous chemicals you work with
- Common best practices for safety when working with hazardous chemicals
- A description of the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Mobile Application (NPG)
- Links to nine additional resources for information and assistance
- Knowledge checks to measure your understanding
Who is this Course for?
The SDS and HAZCOM Awareness course from Exceed Safety is designed for all levels of employment within the Manufacturing industry. Individuals who may specifically benefit from this training include the following:
- Manufacturing workers
- Manufacturing managers
- Manufacturing supervisors
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s SDS and HAZCOM Awareness online training is a 60-minute introductory course designed to provide foundational knowledge regarding OSHA’s requirements for safe work practices around chemicals in the Manufacturing environment. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
- Describe the fundamentals of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
- Locate information on hazardous chemicals in your workplace through labeling and information on SDSs
- Identify hazards and understand training requirements for safely working around chemicals
- Know your employer’s responsibilities under the HCS
- Recognize your right to know and understand the hazardous chemicals you work with
- Cite common best practices for safety when working with hazardous chemicals
- Understand the importance of your role as an employee in a safe work environment
- Find additional sources of information and assistance
In Person Training
Our in-person training is taught by our most skilled and experienced instructors. Participants can expect to be engaged with the material being taught. We strive to make our in-person classes dynamic by incorporating meaningful activities that allow peer-to-peer discussion and collaboration, hands-on learning, and real-life examples. Because our instructors are so experienced, they can answer most questions quickly and in-depth. Some of our classes are available via Zoom (just call us for more information) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning.
