OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to provide trainees with a basic understanding of what hazard communication is and how to use it. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a general understanding of the types of hazards associated with hazardous substances, safety guidelines that reduce the risks of working with hazardous substances, and various ways to obtain information about hazardous substances.

OBJECTIVES

Types of Hazards

·         Define the term “physical hazard” and identify examples of physical hazards.

·         Define the term “health hazard” and identify examples of health hazards.

·         Define the terms “acute effects” and “chronic effects,” and identify examples of each.

Operations and Emergency Response

·         Describe information that should be included in a facility’s standard operating procedures for working with hazardous substances.

·         Describe information that should be included in a facility’s emergency response plan.

Warning Labels

·         Describe labeling requirements for hazardous substances in the workplace.

·         Explain what the colors, numbers, and symbols represent on an NFPA fire diamond.

·         Explain what the colors, numbers, and symbols represent on an HMIS label.

Material Safety Data Sheets

·         Describe information that can be found on Material Safety Data Sheets.

Written Training Plan

·         Describe requirements of hazard communication training and what information it must contain.

SUBJECTS

Types of Hazards

·         Physical Hazards

·         Health Hazards

·         Acute Effects

·         Chronic Effects

Operations and Emergency Response

·         Standard Operating Procedures

·         Emergency Response Plan

Warning Labels

·         Labeling Requirements

·         NFPA Fire Diamond

·         HMIS Labels

Material Safety Data Sheets

·         Types of Information

Written Training Plan

·          Requirements

·         Types of Information