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Hazard Communication in Industrial Facilities
Keep yourself and your coworkers safe in industrial environmentsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 13 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 3 chapters · 13 Lessons · 38m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Industrial environments can be hazardous. Whether it’s a wobbly ladder, a slick floor, or a cracked bottle containing a hazardous chemical, there are many ways to get seriously injured or worse. So, what can you do to keep yourself safe? How can you keep your coworkers safe? In KnowledgeCity’s course on Hazard Communication in Industrial Facilities, we’ll educate you about the critical aspects of workplace safety related to handling hazardous materials in an industrial environment.
We’ll cover topics like OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, specifics of Safety Data Sheets, and various classes of chemicals, including toxins, corrosives, and irritants.
You'll also learn about carcinogens, flammable and combustible materials, routes of entry, personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to appropriately respond to leaks and spills.
By the end of this course, you better understand the hazardous materials present in an industrial setting and know how to safely handle them.
What You'll Learn
- Apply OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard to handling hazardous materials in an industrial environment
- Recognize and read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
- Identify classes of chemicals including toxins, corrosives, and irritants
- Distinguish carcinogens, suspected carcinogens, and radioactive materials, as well as flammable and combustible materials
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe storage practices, and identify routes of entry
- Respond appropriately to leaks and spills in industrial facilities
Key Takeaways
- Industrial environments present many hazards, from a wobbly ladder or slick floor to a cracked bottle of hazardous chemical, that can cause serious injury.
- OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are central to safely handling hazardous materials at work.
- Hazardous chemicals fall into classes such as toxins, corrosives, irritants, carcinogens, and flammable and combustible materials.
- Understanding routes of entry and using personal protective equipment (PPE) with safe storage help keep workers and coworkers safe.
- Knowing how to respond appropriately to leaks and spills is part of handling hazardous materials in an industrial setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for people working in industrial environments who handle hazardous materials and want to keep themselves and their coworkers safe.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, Safety Data Sheets, classes of chemicals (toxins, corrosives, irritants), carcinogens, flammable and combustible materials, routes of entry, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe storage, and responding to leaks and spills.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
By the end, you will better understand the hazardous materials present in an industrial setting and know how to safely handle them, including knowing OSHA's safety standards, recognizing safety data sheets, and being familiar with hazardous chemicals.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons spanning an introduction, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Safety Data Sheets, chemical classes and types, routes of entry, PPE and safe storage, leaks and spills, industrial facilities, responding to hazards, and a conclusion.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.75
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
