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Safety Training

Hazard Communication

The objective of Hazard Communication training is to instruct employees to protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace. All employees whose duties may cause them to be exposed to hazardous chemicals should be trained. This training program is designed to satisfy, in whole or in part, the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h).

Upon successful completion of training, employees will demonstrate an understanding of:

• Your company's Hazard Communication Program, including your labeling system, where and how to obtain hazard information, and how to use material safety data sheets
• Knowledge and skills appropriate to their job level on chemical detection, signs of exposure, and monitoring
• How to choose and use appropriate personal protective equipment
• How to prevent exposure to chemical hazards through work practice controls and effective emergency 
  procedures
• General physical and health hazards of the chemicals they may encounter in their workplace

Other programs with similar training/information provisions:

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Respiratory Protection