Hazard Communication / Global Harmonization Specialist (HCGHS)

Course Description

New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standards are aligning the United States with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America's workers.

Building on the success of OSHA's current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives, and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers.

The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave workers the “right to know,” but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the “right to understand.”

The goal of this 4-hour program is to provide information about the identification of chemical hazards, chemical labeling, and an explanation of the new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format.

Learning Outcomes

Understand OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements.

Identify chemical hazards, labels, pictograms, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) classifications.

Implement effective workplace chemical communication programs and employee training.

Requirements / Prerequisites

none

Target Audience

Safety Officers, HSE Professionals, and Compliance Managers, chemical handlers, plant workers, warehouse staff, and production operators, as well as supervisors responsible for chemical storage, labeling, and documentation, and anyone involved in developing, implementing, or auditing HazCom/GHS programs.