Hazard Communication & GHS Training
Compliance with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.1200 Standard
Course Overview
In today's workplace, understanding chemical hazards is not just a good idea—it's a mandatory OSHA requirement. This course is designed to ensure your company, nationwide coverage, meets the training requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), which incorporates the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
With approximately 40 million U.S. employees potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals, this training is essential. Our program trains your employees on how to read and understand the new GHS label elements and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), empowering them to work more safely and helping you maintain a compliant workplace.
Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the "Why": Describe why OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Identify Roles & Responsibilities: Clearly define the specific requirements for both employers and employees under the revised HCS.
Decode GHS Labels: Learn to quickly recognize and interpret the standardized GHS label elements, including pictograms, signal words, and hazard/precautionary statements.
Master Safety Data Sheets (SDSs): Understand the standardized 16-section format for SDSs and know how to locate critical information for safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures.
Who Should Attend
This training is essential and required for any employee who works with or may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, regardless of the industry.
Course Details at a Glance
Course Length: 2-4 Hours
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Instructor-to-Student Ratio: 1:25
Location: Serving McAllen, Texas, and surrounding areas.