- Instructor: ProjectX
- Lectures: 2
- Duration: 2 days
Categories: HSE & Security Courses
📚 Course Objective
By the end of this 2-day course, participants will:
- Understand the principles of Hazard Communication (HazCom) and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical classification and labeling.
- Learn how to identify, classify, and communicate chemical hazards effectively.
- Develop skills to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labeling systems.
- Master proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Apply regulatory compliance standards to ensure workplace safety and health.
🛠️ Teaching Methods
- Interactive Lectures: Explore HazCom and GHS standards and principles.
- Workshops: Practical exercises on hazard classification and label interpretation.
- Case Studies: Analyze incidents caused by poor hazard communication practices.
- Role-Play: Simulate safety briefings and chemical handling protocols.
- Group Projects: Create a workplace hazard communication plan.
📑 Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Hazard Communication (HazCom) and GHS
- Understanding the purpose and importance of Hazard Communication (HazCom).
- Overview of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical classification.
- Chemical hazards: Physical, health, and environmental hazards.
- GHS labeling requirements: Pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements.
- Workshop: Identify and interpret GHS labels from sample chemical containers.
Day 2: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Workplace Implementation
- Understanding the structure and content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Training employees on hazard communication procedures.
- Regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA HazCom Standard, ISO 11014).
- Group Project: Develop a Hazard Communication Program for a workplace scenario.
📝 Evaluation Criteria:
- Participation in discussions and activities: 30%
- Workshop and role-play outcomes: 30%
- Final HazCom Plan presentation: 40%
🎯 Target Audience:
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
- Chemical Handlers and Technicians
- Warehouse and Logistics Staff
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Regulatory Compliance Officers
🛡️ Key Takeaways:
- Clear understanding of Hazard Communication (HazCom) and GHS principles.
- Proficiency in interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labels.
- Skills to implement effective hazard communication programs.
- Awareness of global regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
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