Course Description
In this program, you will learn the HAZCOM standards, the different hazards associated with different types of HAZMATs, and what you can do to avoid those hazards in a construction workplace. We will cover the different kinds of hazards and hazardous materials you're likely to encounter on a work site and how to manage or avoid them. You will also learn what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material. Finally, you will understand both your and your employers' responsibilities when handling potentially hazardous materials at your work site.
What You'll Learn
- Identify construction site hazards and the different types of HAZMATs you may encounter
- Report construction site hazards using sources of HAZMAT information
- Avoid or manage hazards from toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, radioactive materials, flammables, combustibles, and oxidizers
- Apply PPE and safe storage practices when handling hazardous materials
- Respond appropriately if you are exposed to a hazardous material or to a spill
- Explain your own and your employer's responsibilities for handling hazardous materials
Key Takeaways
- The program teaches the HAZCOM standards and the hazards associated with different types of HAZMATs in a construction workplace.
- It covers the kinds of hazardous materials likely to be encountered on a work site and how to manage or avoid them.
- Learners are taught what to do if they are exposed to a potentially hazardous material.
- The course explains both the worker's and the employer's responsibilities when handling potentially hazardous materials at a work site.
- Material types covered include toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, radioactive materials, flammables, combustibles, and oxidizers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for people working in a construction workplace who need to understand HAZCOM standards and how to identify, report, and avoid hazards from hazardous materials on a work site.
What hazardous materials does the course cover?
It covers toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, radioactive materials, flammables, combustibles, and oxidizers, along with the different hazards associated with these HAZMATs.
What will I learn to do if I am exposed to a hazardous material?
The program teaches what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material, including responding to a spill.
Does the course cover responsibilities for handling hazardous materials?
Yes. You will understand both your own and your employer's responsibilities when handling potentially hazardous materials at your work site.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover sources of HAZMAT information, exposure to HAZMAT, the different material types, PPE and safe storage, and responding to a spill.
