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 an industrial 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 industrial work site hazards and the hazardous materials you are likely to encounter
- Report industrial work site hazards according to HAZCOM standards
- Avoid industrial work site hazards and manage the materials associated with them
- Locate and use sources of HAZMAT information to recognize different hazard types
- Apply PPE and safe storage practices and respond appropriately to a spill
- Explain your own and your employer's responsibilities when handling potentially hazardous materials
Key Takeaways
- The program covers HAZCOM standards and the different hazards associated with various types of HAZMATs in an industrial workplace.
- Learners study specific hazard categories including toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, radioactive materials, flammables, combustibles, and oxidizers.
- The course explains what to do if you are exposed to a potentially hazardous material and how to respond to a spill.
- Both employees and employers have responsibilities when handling potentially hazardous materials at a work site.
- The training addresses how to identify, report, and avoid industrial work site hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for workers in industrial facilities who handle or may be exposed to hazardous materials and need to understand HAZCOM standards and how to manage workplace hazards.
What hazards and materials does the course cover?
It covers the different kinds of hazards and hazardous materials you are likely to encounter on a work site, including toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, radioactive materials, flammables, combustibles, and oxidizers.
What will I learn to do?
You will learn how to identify, report, and avoid industrial work site hazards, what to do if exposed to a potentially hazardous material, and your own and your employer's responsibilities when handling such materials.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons including Introduction, Sources of HAZMAT Information, Exposure to HAZMAT, the different hazard categories, PPE and Safe Storage, Responding to a Spill, and a Conclusion.
