Hazard Communication and GHS, Globally Harmonized System for Hazardous Chemicals [Chemical Safety] 
IASP, USA

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) was first adopted in 1983 in the United States with limited scope (48 FR 53280; November 25, 1983). In 1987, the scope was expanded to cover all industries where employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals (52 FR 31852; August 24, 1987).

 

OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). In this course, participants learn why the new standard[ GHS] is important and what are the changes. 

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Learning Objectives

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Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand OSHA’s hazard communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. 

• Understand the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

• Classify Hazardous Chemicals 

• Label Hazardous Chemicals Properly 

• Work Safely With Chemicals 

• Protect and Guide their Colleagues 

• Increase Productivity 

• Eliminate Hazards  

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Audience​

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• Chemical Engineers

• Chemists 

• Lab Technicians 

• Chemicals Manufacturers 

• Petroleum Engineers 

• Process Engineers 

• Corrosion Engineers 

• Industrial Engineers 

• Medical Lab Technicians 

• Environmental Engineers & Scientists 

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Duration

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• 3 Hours

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Topics

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• Globally Harmonized System overview: Our course discusses why OSHA adopted GHS and compares HAZCOM 1994 requirements to the new version.

• Labeling hazardous chemicals: It’s critical to understand the GHS labeling and pictogram requirements. You’ll also discover what chemicals need labeling and how to label them correctly.

• Identities of these hazardous chemicals, associated health and safety hazards, and appropriate protective measures. 

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Assessment: 

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1. Attendance is only required to pass the course. 

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