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

This lesson teaches you to recognize and understand the required elements of your company’s written hazard communication program, including how to: protect yourself from hazardous chemicals and substances used or stored in your workplace using the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), recognize and respond to label elements, and understand the contents of Safety Data Sheets.