02006T
Worker Hazard Communication:
Course 02006T

Course Summary:
The Worker Hazard Communication course provides awareness-level understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act hazard communication program, the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace, and how to obtain and use the chemical hazard information to assure personal protection.

This training covers the following topics:

Awareness and attitude regarding hazardous materials
Hazardous material regulations and responsibilities
Major chemical handling safety points
Basic chemistry and chemical symbology
Chemical terminology
Toxicology terminology
Labels and material safety data sheets
Detection of chemicals in the workplace
Personal protection

Target Audience:
This course is intended for hazardous chemical workers.

Course Prerequisites:
There are no course prerequisites.

Course Evaluation:
An examination will be used to measure whether or not the student has met the training objectives. The student must attain a score of 80 percent or higher on the written examination for successful course completion.

Course Length:
4 hours

Course Frequency:
1 time each quarter and upon request