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Hazard Communications: Healthcare
Understand and avoid potential hazards in a healthcare environment.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 9 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 9 Lessons · 21m in Arabic, English, Spanish
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. We will cover potential hazards you may encounter in a healthcare facility and how to avoid them. You will also learn what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material. By the end of this course, you will understand both your and your employer's responsibilities when hazardous materials are present in your workplace.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize hazardous materials and the different hazards associated with various types of HAZMATs
- Avoid hazardous materials and the potential hazards you may encounter in a healthcare facility
- Handle and respond to spills of hazardous materials
- Identify sources of HAZMAT information and how exposure to HAZMAT occurs
- Distinguish hazard categories including toxins, corrosives, irritants, flammables, combustibles, oxidizers, carcinogens, and radioactive materials
- Apply PPE and safe storage practices, and understand what to do if exposed to a potentially hazardous material
Key Takeaways
- The program covers the HAZCOM standards, the different hazards associated with different types of HAZMATs, and what you can do to avoid those hazards.
- It addresses potential hazards you may encounter in a healthcare facility and how to avoid them.
- Learners are taught what to do if they are exposed to a potentially hazardous material.
- The course explains both your and your employer's responsibilities when hazardous materials are present in the workplace.
- Topics span sources of HAZMAT information, exposure, hazard categories, PPE and safe storage, and responding to a spill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people working in a healthcare facility, covering potential hazards you may encounter there and how to avoid them.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn the HAZCOM standards, the different hazards associated with different types of HAZMATs, how to avoid those hazards, and what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material.
Does the course cover what to do if I am exposed to a hazardous material?
Yes. You will learn what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material, including responding to a spill.
Does the course explain employer responsibilities?
Yes. By the end of the course, you will understand both your and your employer's responsibilities when hazardous materials are present in your workplace.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include Sources of HAZMAT Information; Exposure to HAZMAT; Toxins, Corrosives, and Irritants; Flammables, Combustibles, and Oxidizers; Carcinogens and Radioactive Materials; PPE and Safe Storage; and Responding to a Spill.
