TITLE:	OSHA Hazard Communication
COURSE NUMBER:	1291
TIME TO COMPLETE:	Approximately 2 hours
CONTINUING EDUCATION:	0.2 CEUs, 2 contact hours
ACCOUNT ACTIVE FOR:	30 days
REGULATIONS SATISFIED:	29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)
PREREQUISITES:	None

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication (Hazcom) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) also known as the "Right-To-Know" Rule went into effect in November 1985. The purpose of Hazcom is to communicate the hazards associated with workplace chemicals to all employees. The standard covers manufacturing and non-manufacturing establishments and requires:

• Employees to be provided with information concerning hazardous chemicals through labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), training and education, and a list of hazardous chemicals in each work area.
• Every employer to assess the toxicity of chemicals they make, distribute, or use based on guidelines set forth in the rule.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS?

Employees who handle hazardous chemicals and/or materials in their workplace are required to receive hazard communication training. These materials can include, but are not limited to: solvents, cleaners, caustics, flammables, and toxic materials. This program is self-paced and has interactive exercises and quizzes to meet the OSHA training requirement under 29 CFR 1910.1200(h). However, your employer shall be required to orient you to the types of chemicals used and the location of MSDSs in your workplace.

Through the availability of interaction with the instructor via the internet, you will be able to discuss site-specific topics and/or other issues which relate to your particular involvement in Hazard Communication training. Your class home page and each course module has a point-and-click button where you may send questions via email to the instructor.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The structure and objectives of this course are centered around the requirements outlined in the HAZWOPER regulation.

• Meet the requirements of 29 CFR, Part 1910.1200 for certification in Hazard Communications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes a hazardous substance and the risks and hazards associated with them.
• Demonstrate an ability to recognize the presence of the hazardous materials used in the workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), NFPA labeling, DOT labels/placards, and other chemical labeling used at the site in working safely around chemical hazards found in the workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the routes of entry for hazardous materials to enter the body, and of the effects that the specific chemical found at the site might have on people, property, or the environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology used on an MSDS including flash point, flammable range, carcinogen, mutagen, teratogen, concentration, incompatibility, PEL, and TLV/TWA.
• List proper workplace procedures to follow for the safe handling and use of chemicals including proper storage techniques, use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and spill containment/cleanup materials.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to certify that you have covered the required elements, students will complete 5 self-paced lessons, review questions at the end of each section, and successfully complete a final test via electronic format. No text is required for this course; all course materials are available online. The course will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Upon registration, you will receive a password via email, giving you access to the course contents at http://classes.hazmatschool.com/.

GRADING POLICY

Passing this course requires completing end-of-section review questions and completing the final test with a grade of 75% or better. There is no passing grade required for the end-of-section review questions, but you must answer them. If you do not receive a grade of at least 75% on the final quiz, you may retake the quiz up to a total of three (3) times.

COURSE SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES

The course is designed to be self-paced. You may stay enrolled in this two-hour class for up to one month. After one month, you will need to re-enroll. Upon successful completion of the course, we will verify your work, and you will receive a certificate via email in a couple of days.

ENROLLING

You may submit, at any time of day or night, an electronic registration form to take this course. Once you have registered and paid your fees, you will be issued a receipt from our payment processor, followed within minutes by an email with login/password instructions for entry into the course.