Define common chemistry terms and principles that must be factored in when determining how to safely handle and use a hazardous chemical

Describe the sources of information about chemicals that are available at your worksite

Identify hazard classifications according to both Hazard Communication and Department of Transportation (DOT) labels and markings

Explain what exposure limits are and how air sampling is performed to ensure that those limits are not exceeded

List the routes of chemical exposure and describe how an acute or chronic exposure could affect your health

Describe the controls that make up the “Hierarchy of Controls” and explain why they’re placed in a specific order

List the personal protective equipment you may need when working with hazardous chemicals

List the safe handling procedures for transporting, storing, or disposing of hazardous chemicals

Describe how to prepare for a hazardous chemical emergency, and what to do in the event of a chemical spill, release, or accident

Explain the first-aid steps to take if a hazardous chemical exposure occurs to the eyes or body

Recognize HAZWOPER work zones and how work tasks in each zone require differing levels of PPE

Explain the various levels of HAZWOPER PPE used when working with hazardous chemicals

Recognize under what conditions each level of PPE should be used

Identify the different types of equipment in each level of PPE, and the features and capabilities of each type

Explain the limitations specific to each type of PPE

Recognize characteristics that indicate damage to PPE from chemical exposure

Identify how to properly use and wear varieties of HAZWOPER PPE

Define employee and employer responsibilities