Learning objectives

• Recognize the purpose and importance of a hazard communication program

• Recognize common physical, health and biological hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and substances

• Identify chemicals and their hazards, through labeling, markings, pictograms, and warning practices

• Identify the purpose and components of a Safety Data Sheet

Course overview

To enable employees to recognize and understand the required elements of their company's written hazard communication program, including how to identify and evaluate chemical hazards using Safety Data Sheets and chemical labels.