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OSHA HAZCOM GHS Training
Course Description
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) ensures employees receive proper training regarding chemical exposure in the workplace. It places the responsibility for proper employee training solely on the part of the employer.
- Course Delivery: Onsite Instructor, Online
- Duration: 2-4 hrs
- Prerequisites: No
- Industry: All
- Language: English, Spanish
- Certification: Digital Certificate
- Refresher: Annually
- Price: $89.99 (per student)
- Group Discounts: Over 10 students
If your employees work with or near chemicals in their work area, HCS most likely applies to you and your employees. Compliance also pertains to guests and contractors that may bring chemicals into your workplace.
Many in the industry refer to the HAZCOM Standard as the Right to Know Law.
29 CFR 1910.1200
What Does OSHA Require?
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
To ensure workplace safety, information about the identities and hazards of chemicals must be available and clear to workers. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of a chemical hazard communication program.
It requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import. They must also prepare labels and safety data sheets to convey the hazard information to their downstream customers.
In a recent revision of the HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200, OSHA adopted new hazardous chemical labeling requirements. This brings HCS into alignment with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
GHS (Globally Harmonized System)
In 2003, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
OSHA published a proposed rulemaking on September 30, 2009 to align its HCS with the GHS HAZCOM training requirements.
The U.S. officially adopted the Globally Harmonized System on March 26, 2012. OSHA’s adoption is actually a revision of the Hazard Communication Standard to align with the GHS. OSHA calls this revision, HazCom 2012. The GHS is not a global law or regulation– a common misconception – it is a system.
Employers prioritizing their workforce’s safety and well-being must encourage employees to attend the OSHA Outreach Training Program. By doing so, companies can create a safety-conscious culture within their organization, reducing incidents and improving overall productivity.
All employers with chemical hazards in their workplaces must have labels and safety data sheets available for exposed workers. They must also provide information and training on how to handle the chemicals properly.
We understand each business has its own unique safety needs and requirements. Take advantage of our personalized training services tailored to meet your specific industry standards and regulations. We stand by our commitment to keep your employees well-equipped for maintaining a safe work environment.