Who should enroll in the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course?

As an integral aspect of workers’ “right to know” and “right to understand” the hazards of the chemicals they work with all employees across industries who use handle or work with or around chemicals must understand the hazards associated with the various chemicals in their workplaces and the best practices for staying safe.All workers engaged in the manufacture import and transportation of hazardous chemicals.

Does this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course meet the initial and refresher training requirements as outlined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard?

According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): “Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.”OSHA does not indicate specific requirements for annual refresher training.Some states may require employers to train employees annually. Please check with the relevant state authorities or your employer.This same OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.

What areas are covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course?

The underlying aim of this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training is to provide an overview of the changes made to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard including the updated label elements and Safety Data Sheet format in alignment with the GHS.Workers will also gain an understanding on how to read SDSs and the various hazard warning labels.Look at the syllabus tab for a complete list of topics and subject areas covered by this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course.

Hazard Communication (HazCom) with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Training

In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200
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Course Facts

What You Get

Certificate of Completion

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Training Duration

2 Hour(s)

Learning Type

100% online, available 24/7

Course Access Validity

3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.

Device Support

Certificate Validity

36 months, before a refresher is required.

OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training is designed to educate workers who use hazardous chemicals in their workplaces, as well as workers engaged in the manufacture, storage, import, and transportation of hazardous chemicals.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) was aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2012. The updated standard provides workers with the “right to know” as well as the “right to understand” the hazards of the chemicals they work with and the appropriate protective measures when using, handling, or working around chemicals in their workplaces.

The underlying aim of this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training is to provide an overview of the changes made to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard including the updated label elements and Safety Data Sheet format in alignment with the GHS. Learners will also be able to grasp how to read labels and locate pertinent information in the various sections of the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

The core objective of the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training is to familiarize workers with the provisions of the updated OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) including chemical classification, labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and worker training programs in alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Course Objectives

After completing the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course, the learner will be able to:

Explain the purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS);
Define the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and its purpose;
Discuss the major changes made to the HCS to align with the GHS;
Discuss the responsibilities of chemical manufactures and downstream users under the HCS;
Identify the physical hazards and health hazards of chemicals;
Recognize the label elements required by the HCS for containers of hazardous chemicals;
Explain how the requirements of HCS differ from other workplace labeling systems; and
Identify information specified in each of the 16 sections of the Safety Data Sheet.

OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training Syllabus

This OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course consists of 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Course Content

Lessons

OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training: Introduction

Lesson 1: OSHA HCS Aligned with the GHS

This lesson will focus on the specific requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and how its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) has resulted in enhanced protection for American workers from potential chemical exposures. The lesson will also outline the responsibilities of chemical manufacturers and downstream users under the HCS.

Lesson 2: Hazard Classification

This lesson will explain the types and four routes of chemical exposure, identify the various classes and categories that chemicals are grouped into, and focus on the process of hazard classification and key steps of the Hazard Communication Program.

Lesson 3: Chemical Labels

This lesson will explain the requirements for utilizing the standardized hazard information (such as HCS pictograms and U.S. Department of Transportation labels) on every chemical to make it easy for handlers to access critical information in the workplace. The lesson will also describe in detail the different elements of hazardous chemical labels and other considerations in the workplace. Summary information on the differences between hazard ratings under the HCS and other labeling systems such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is also included.

Lesson 4: Safety Data Sheets

This lesson will examine and explain the importance of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the information contained within the 16 required sections of an SDSs.

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. The OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course will take around 3 hours to complete. However, since the course is largely self-paced, some students may get through the course more quickly, while others may take longer to complete their training.

In 2012, OSHA aligned its Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This training will familiarize workers who use or handle hazardous chemicals in their workplaces with the changes made to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard including the updated label elements and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format in alignment with the GHS. This training will help learners interpret labels on hazardous chemical containers and locate specific information within the different sections of the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Additionally, learners will also learn about the physical and health hazards associated with various chemicals and the precautions for handling these chemicals safely.

As an integral aspect of workers’ “right to know” and “right to understand” the hazards of the chemicals they work with, all employees across industries who use, handle, or work with or around chemicals must understand the hazards associated with the various chemicals in their workplaces and the best practices for staying safe.
All workers engaged in the manufacture, import, and transportation of hazardous chemicals.

This OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, (29 CFR 1910.1200).

This OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training must be completed before you begin working with any hazardous chemicals.

According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200): “Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.”
OSHA does not indicate specific requirements for annual refresher training.
Some states may require employers to train employees annually. Please check with the relevant state authorities or your employer.
This same OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.

The underlying aim of this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training is to provide an overview of the changes made to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard including the updated label elements and Safety Data Sheet format in alignment with the GHS.
Workers will also gain an understanding on how to read SDSs and the various hazard warning labels.
Look at the syllabus tab for a complete list of topics and subject areas covered by this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course.

No, there are no prerequisites for this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course.

Yes, a certificate will be sent via email once this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course is successfully completed.

OSHA does not specify how often someone needs to attend the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course. It is up to the employer to determine the employee’s capabilities and to designate trained and knowledgeable individuals for a particular job. The final decision about the frequency of retraining rests with the employer.

Renewal is possible by taking this OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course again, as needed.

Please Note: OSHA does not specify how often someone needs to attend this training. Therefore, refresher training is at the employer’s discretion and may be required if there are regulatory changes.

Once you pass the final examination of the OSHA Hazard Communication with GHS Training course, you will immediately be able to download and print your course completion certificate in PDF format.