There are already more than 650,000 hazardous chemical products in circulation around any number of workplaces in the U.S., and hundreds more are introduced every year. More than 30 million workers may be exposed to a chemical hazard or to multiple chemical hazards. If you haven't yet been poisoned, remember: There's still time! Make sure it doesn't happen to you by familiarizing yourself with the HCS - OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which is discussed in this module.
Also covered in this module is ear-drum-damaging occupational noise, and what OSHA requires employers and employees to do to monitor the levels and minimize exposure. We'll also look at precautions for dealing with one especially dangerous toxic substance that is widely found in the construction industry: Silica.
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
Name the basic components of the Hazard Communications Standard
Review the labeling of chemical containers
Identify an MSDS and be able to read and understand it accurately
Discuss health and environmental hazards as well as physical hazards
Describe a Written Hazard Communication Program
Explain the requirements of Employee Training
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Johnson, CSP (SFI Compliance Inc.)
Dan Johnson, CSP, is an experienced and integrity driven Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional with over 20 years of accomplishments and success on a national level. He is a Certified Safety Professional with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Currently the Managing Partner of SFI Compliance Inc. (www.sficompliance.com), he has also been a safety director for two national home builders and a national utility contractor, as well as numerous years as a safety consultant specializing in the construction industry. He is a skillful designer of EHS programs who has effectively executed those programs within a wide range of industries. Dan has expertise in changing the work environment through behavior based safety, while maintaining productivity. His progressive leadership experiences have produced a passion for surpassing objectives and adding value to the organization. He has extensive knowledge working with multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance, including: OSHA, DOL, DOT, EPA, USACE and some State and Local municipalities.
Dan is also the author of “Jobsite First Aid—A Field Guide for the Construction Industry” and “DeWALT Construction Safety and OSHA Handbook.”
0.5 hr. Online Course