Chemical Hazards & Toxic Substances
Duration15'
No. of mini-lessons5
ResourcesInfographic
Duration 15'
No. of mini-lessons 5
Resources Infographic
Course overview
Chemicals are all around us. From brushing your teeth before work, to sanitizing your hands before a meeting, chemicals are part of everyday life. In the workplace, chemicals are also often an essential part of working practices, whatever your industry. Many chemicals are harmless, but some can be hazardous.
Chemical hazards need to be managed properly to keep everyone healthy and safe, and you’re legally required to minimize the risks to protect your workers. OSHA’s standards lay out the information you need to make sure people are working safely around chemicals. This course tells you what you need to know.
What's covered
How to identify and evaluate chemical hazards and toxic substances in your workplace
How to regulate worker exposure to hazardous materials through a hierarchy of controls
How to communicate information about chemical hazards and toxic substances through safety data sheets, labeling, and training
Why your teams need this course
This course is for employers in workplaces that handle chemical and other toxic substances. You’ll learn what OSHA requires of you as an employer, including identifying the hazards, communicating them to your workers, and doing everything in your control to minimize the risks.
Accredited by CPD
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The CPD Certification Service is the world’s leading and largest independent accreditation organization for professional development courses across all industry sectors.
