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Hazardous Materials Labeling: GHS, HMIS and NFPA Labels
Read hazardous material labels to protect yourself and your coworkers.Preview the first lesson free. Get full access to all 6 lessons.
Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 Lessons · 20m in English
Course Description
In this Hazardous Materials Labeling: GHS, HMIS and NFPA Labels course, you'll learn to read the container labels that identify hazardous materials and their dangers. We'll examine the labeling requirements set by OSHA, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. You'll also explore the Globally Harmonized System, the Hazardous Materials Identification System, and the National Fire Protection Association system. Knowing how to read these labels helps you find critical safety information quickly, even during an emergency.
We'll break down what each labeling system shows and how the systems differ. You'll see how the Globally Harmonized System uses pictograms and signal words to describe a material's hazards. We'll also look at how the Hazardous Materials Identification System uses colors and numbers to rate the danger level of a substance, and how the National Fire Protection Association system helps firefighters respond when a chemical is involved in a fire. By the end, you'll be able to find the safety information you need and protect yourself and your coworkers every day.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the labeling requirements of OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
• Interpret Globally Harmonized System pictograms and label elements.
• Analyze HMIS color codes and hazard rating numbers.
• Distinguish NFPA label sections and special hazard symbols.
• Apply label information to handle hazardous materials safely.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the labeling requirements set by OSHA, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency
- Interpret Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictograms, signal words, and label elements
- Analyze HMIS color codes and hazard rating numbers to gauge a substance's danger level
- Distinguish the sections of an NFPA label and its special hazard symbols
- Apply container label information to handle hazardous materials safely and find critical safety information quickly, even during an emergency
Key Takeaways
- Container labels identify hazardous materials and their dangers, and knowing how to read them helps you find critical safety information quickly, even during an emergency.
- The Globally Harmonized System uses pictograms and signal words to describe a material's hazards.
- The Hazardous Materials Identification System uses colors and numbers to rate the danger level of a substance.
- The National Fire Protection Association system helps firefighters respond when a chemical is involved in a fire.
- Labeling requirements for hazardous materials are set by OSHA, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What labeling systems does this course cover?
The course covers three systems: the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), which uses pictograms and signal words to describe a material's hazards; the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), which uses colors and numbers to rate a substance's danger level; and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) system, which helps firefighters respond when a chemical is involved in a fire. It also breaks down how these systems differ.
Which regulatory agencies' labeling requirements are examined?
The course examines the labeling requirements set by OSHA, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in chemical safety, hazard communication (HazCom), and label printing. By the end, you'll be able to find the safety information you need on container labels and protect yourself and your coworkers every day.
How is the course structured?
The course moves through an introduction to hazardous materials labeling, regulatory labeling requirements, GHS labels, HMIS labels, the NFPA system, and a review.