OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910 Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Subpart Z
- Designed specifically for general industry workers and safety personnel who work around or with toxic or hazardous substances as part of their job duties on private or large-scale, public, or federally funded projects
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, thousands of workplace illnesses are due to the improper handling of toxic substances. OurconsolidatedOSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training course will support the safety and well-being of employees and all related personnel exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace. This training will enable learners to acquirethe knowledge required to help them recognize, control, and prevent exposure to harmful chemicals in general industry as well as gain skills in understanding OSHA exposure limits, reading SDSs, and applying controls that protect worker health. This course covers all stipulations mandated in OSHAGeneral Industry Standards29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.
This course should be retaken every 12 months, or earlier at the employer’s discretion based on actual toxic chemical exposures and changes in use at the workplace.
Who Needs The OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training?
This online course OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training is designed for general industry workers and safety personnel who may be exposed to toxic or hazardous substances as part of their daily tasks. It is ideal for:
- Manufacturing and production employees: working with chemicals, solvents, metals, or industrial materials in the handling, processing or mixing process.
- Maintenance and repair technicians: encountering fumes, vapors, residues, or chemical by-products.
- Warehouse, logistics, and storage workers: those responsible for labeling, transport, or inventory of hazardous substances.
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals: responsible for compliance, monitoring, and exposure control.
- Supervisors, managers, and team leads: overseeing operations involving chemical hazards.
- Quality control and laboratory staff: working with chemical samples or toxic materials.
- New hires and cross-trained employees: for strong foundational awareness of OSHA Subpart Z requirements.
- Contractors and temporary workers: performing tasks in facilities where hazardous substances are present.
OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training Course Syllabus
This OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Training consists of 91 lessons divided into 23 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Module 1: 29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Subpart Z
- Lesson 2: Air Contaminants
- Lesson 3: Requirements
Module 2: 29 CFR 1910.1450 Hazardous Chemicals in Labs
- Lesson 4: Laboratory Standard
- Lesson 5: Requirements
- Lesson 6: Summary
Module 3: 29 CFR 1910.1051 1,3 – Butadiene
- Lesson 7: Introduction to 1,3 - Butadiene
- Lesson 8: Hazards/ Effects of exposure
- Lesson 9: OSHA Standard
- Lesson 10: Exposure Controls
- Lesson 11: Summary
Module 4: 29 CFR 1910.1003 13 Carcinogens
- Lesson 12: Introduction to the 13 Carcinogens
- Lesson 13: What the 13 Carcinogens are
- Lesson 14: Regulated Area
- Lesson 15: Summary
Module 5: 29 CFR 1910.1045 Acrylonitrile
- Lesson 16: Introduction to Acrylonitrile
- Lesson 17: Properties and Exposure
- Lesson 18: Requirements
- Lesson 19: Summary
Module 6: 29 CFR 1910.1001, 1926.1101, 1915.1001 Asbestos
- Lesson 20: Introduction to Asbestos
- Lesson 21: Properties and Uses
- Lesson 22: Requirements
- Lesson 23: Summary
Module 7: 29 CFR 1910.1028 Benzene
- Lesson 24: Introduction to Benzene
- Lesson 25: Properties and Exposure
- Lesson 26: Requirements
- Lesson 27: Summary
Module 8: 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens
- Lesson 28: Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Lesson 29: Properties and Exposure
- Lesson 30: Requirements
- Lesson 31: Summary
Module 9: 29 CFR 1910.1027 Cadmium
- Lesson 32: Introduction to Cadmium
- Lesson 33: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 34: Requirements
- Lesson 35: Summary
Module 10: 29 CFR 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions
- Lesson 36: Introduction to Coke Oven Emissions
- Lesson 37: Properties and Uses
- Lesson 38: Requirements
- Lesson 39: Summary
Module 11: 29 CFR 1910.1043 Cotton Dust
- Lesson 40: Introduction to Cotton Dust
- Lesson 41: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 42: Requirements
- Lesson 43: Summary
Module 12: 29 CFR 1910.1044 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (DBCP)
- Lesson 44: Introduction to DBCP
- Lesson 45: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 46: Requirements
- Lesson 47: Summary
Module 13: 29 CFR 1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
- Lesson 48: Introduction to Ethylene Oxide
- Lesson 49: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 50: Requirements
- Lesson 51: Summary
Module 14: 29 CFR 1910.1048 Formaldehyde
- Lesson 52: Introduction to Formaldehyde
- Lesson 53: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 54: Requirements
- Lesson 55: Summary
Module 15: 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
- Lesson 56: Introduction to Hazard Communication
- Lesson 57: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 58: Requirements
- Lesson 59: Summary
Module 16: 29 CFR 1910.1026, 1926.1126 Hexavalent Chromium (VI)
- Lesson 60: Introduction to Hexavalent Chromium (VI)
- Lesson 61: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 62: Requirements
- Lesson 63: Summary
Module 17: 29 CFR 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic
- Lesson 64: Introduction to Inorganic Arsenic
- Lesson 65: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 66: Requirements
- Lesson 67: Summary
Module 18: 29 CFR 1910.1025, 1926.62 Lead
- Lesson 68: Introduction to Lead
- Lesson 69: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 70: Requirements
- Lesson 71: Summary
Module 19: 29 CFR 1910.1050 Methylenedianiline (MDA)
- Lesson 72: Introduction to Methylenedianiline (MDA)
- Lesson 73: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 74: Requirements
- Lesson 75: Summary
Module 20: 29 CFR 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride
- Lesson 76: Introduction to Methylene Chloride
- Lesson 77: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 78: Requirements
- Lesson 79: Summary
Module 21: 29 CFR 1910.1201 Retention of DOT Marking
- Lesson 80: Introduction to DOT Marking
- Lesson 81: Properties and Uses
- Lesson 82: Requirements
- Lesson 83: Summary
Module 22: 29 CFR 1910.1017 Vinyl Chloride
- Lesson 84: Introduction to Vinyl Chloride
- Lesson 85: Properties, Uses and Exposure
- Lesson 86: Requirements
- Lesson 87: Summary
Module 23: 29 CFR 1910.1020 Worker Right to Know
- Lesson 88: Introduction to Workers Right to Know
- Lesson 89: Properties
- Lesson 90: Requirements
- Lesson 91: Summary
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may complete this online training course much faster than others. This course would require 5 hours to complete.
This OSHA Toxic and Hazardous Substances Safety Training for the general industry is important as it:
- Helps workers recognize and avoid dangerous exposures to toxic and hazardous substances.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z chemical safety training requirements.
- Reduces workplace illnesses, injuries, and costly chemical-related incidents.
- Keeps employees updated on exposure limits, SDSs, PPE, engineering controls, and safe practices.
- Strengthens professional competency for supervisors, safety personnel, and chemical handlers.
- Supports a safer, more compliant work environment across general industry operations.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
- General industry workers who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
- Safety officers, EHS professionals, and compliance managers.
- Supervisors, team leads, and shift managers overseeing chemical-related tasks.
- Maintenance crews, repair technicians, and facility operations staff.
- Warehouse workers and material handlers who interact with chemical products.
- Manufacturing, production, and assembly line employees.
- Chemical processing, packaging, and storage personnel.
- Industrial hygienists or those supporting exposure monitoring programs.
- New employees needing foundational chemical safety awareness.
- Employers seeking to strengthen compliance with OSHA Subpart Z requirements.
- Offers flexible, self-paced learning accessible anytime, ideal for busy workers and supervisors.
- Provides up-to-date content aligned with industry best practices and current chemical safety regulations.
- Includes engaging modules, practical examples, and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.
This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements outlined in OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on toxic and hazardous substances for best practices at construction sites.
This course can also be taken earlier at the employer’s discretion if they believe that employees require retraining or there are new substances introduced to the work area.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z.
- Identify common toxic and hazardous substances found in general industry.
- Recognize exposure routes, health effects, and symptoms associated with chemical hazards.
- Interpret OSHA Z-Tables to determine permissible exposure limits (PELs).
- Understand time-weighted averages (TWA), ceiling limits, and action levels.
- Explain basic industrial hygiene principles and the importance of exposure monitoring.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce or eliminate exposure risks.
- Identify appropriate engineering and administrative controls for various chemical hazards.
- Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection.
- Understand when respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and medical evaluations are required.
- Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and workplace labeling systems.
- Explain hazard communication requirements and employee right-to-know responsibilities.
- Describe emergency procedures, including first aid, decontamination, and basic spill response.
- Understand medical surveillance requirements for certain toxic substances.
- Identify key employer recordkeeping responsibilities related to hazardous substances.
- Summarize unique awareness requirements for substances such as lead, cadmium, chromium, silica, and others.
- Conduct a basic workplace hazard assessment for toxic and hazardous substances.
- Recommend appropriate control measures and safe work practices based on identified hazards.
- Recognize when retraining or updated instruction is necessary due to workplace changes or new hazards.
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Great breakdown. Increased our teams understanding on documentation as well as compliance for exposure monitoring.
The course helped reinforce our internal training on heavy metals and airborne contaminants. I appreciate that it aligns directly with OSHA Subpart Z—no fluff, just what workers need to know.
I already had knowledge of hazardous substances, but this course updated me on current OSHA requirements and controls for refrigerants, fumes, and chemical residues. Solid refresher for field techs.
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