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Laboratory Material

Learn training requirements with GHS regulations
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  7 Lessons ·  17m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Created specifically to assist facilities in complying with the employee training requirements of OSHA's newly adopted GHS regulations, these products discuss using GHS Safety Data Sheets. This course reviews the composition of GHS Safety Data Sheets, the information that is contained in each section and how SDS's are different from Material Safety Data Sheets.

What You'll Learn

  • Review the composition of GHS Safety Data Sheets and the information contained in each section
  • Distinguish GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Identify materials and their hazards in a laboratory setting
  • Respond to hazardous materials emergencies
  • Apply safe practices for handling hazardous materials

Key Takeaways

  • The course was created to help facilities comply with the employee training requirements of OSHA's newly adopted GHS regulations.
  • It explains how to use GHS Safety Data Sheets, including the information contained in each section.
  • It covers how GHS Safety Data Sheets differ from Material Safety Data Sheets.
  • Lessons address materials and their hazards, hazardous materials emergencies, and handling hazardous materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It reviews the composition of GHS Safety Data Sheets, the information contained in each section, and how SDS's differ from Material Safety Data Sheets. Lessons include Material Safety Data Sheets and GHS SDS's, Materials and Their Hazards, Hazardous Materials Emergencies, Handling Hazardous Materials, and Other Important Information.

Who is this course for?

It was created specifically to assist facilities in complying with the employee training requirements of OSHA's newly adopted GHS regulations.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course relates to skills including Laboratory Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet, Developing Training Materials, OSHA Certification, Laboratory Safety Certification, and Specialist In Laboratory Safety (SLS-ASCP).

How is the course structured?

The course is organized into lessons: Introduction; Material Safety Data Sheets and GHS SDS's; Materials and Their Hazards; Hazardous Materials Emergencies; Handling Hazardous Materials; Other Important Information; and Review.