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Hazard Communication for California (US)
Introduction the HazCom Standard, the Globally Harmonized System, and how to use Safety Data Sheets in California.
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Updated Jan 14, 2025
What you'll learn
- State the purpose of the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard
- Recognize who is covered by the HazCom Standard
- State the four basic parts of the HazCom Standard
- Identify physical and health hazards of chemicals
- List what items should be included in a hazardous chemical inventory
- Know what California's Proposition 65 is
- Recognize what should be included in the written hazard communication program
- Recognize the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how it is used and maintained in the workplace
- Identify where and how hazard warning labels must be used
- List the elements of the HazCom Standard training program
Course Description
Workers are exposed to hazardous chemical products every day. This poses serious problems for exposed workers and their employers. Hazard Communication (HazCom) training is designed to provide workers in California with the information they need to recognize and avoid hazardous chemicals. This course will introduce learners to the content of Proposition 65 and the federal and California HazCom Standards. It will also explain how to use Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels to prepare for hazards or react to exposures. This course is ideal for all employees in California.
