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Handling Hazardous Materials
Understand HAZWOPER basics regarding handling hazardous materials.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 19m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Hazardous materials are everywhere, even in household cleaning products. While hazards at home are usually quite minor, hazards in the workplace can be extremely dangerous. It’s important to understand how to handle these hazards in any environment to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.
In this course, you will learn how to properly handle the chemicals and hazards you work with. You’ll understand where you can find all relevant information regarding these hazards, the major types of hazards you might encounter in your workplace, and how to handle unexpected exposure to these hazards. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize the qualities of various hazardous materials, the effects they can have on you, and how to keep yourself safe when working around these hazards.
What You'll Learn
- Understand HAZWOPER standards and how they apply to handling hazardous materials
- Identify where to find relevant information about hazards you may encounter, including container labels and Safety Data Sheets
- Recognize the various properties of common hazardous materials, including physical and health hazards
- Classify chemicals that present health hazards in the workplace
- Respond appropriately to accidents and dispose of hazardous materials safely
- Keep yourself and others safe when working around hazardous materials
Key Takeaways
- Hazardous materials are present in everyday environments, but workplace hazards can be extremely dangerous and require proper handling.
- Knowing where to find relevant information about hazards, such as container labels and Safety Data Sheets, is essential to working safely.
- Hazardous materials can present physical hazards and health hazards, each with different properties and effects.
- Understanding HAZWOPER standards helps you handle chemicals and respond to unexpected exposure.
- Proper procedures for responding to accidents and disposing of hazardous materials protect you and those around you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who works with or around hazardous materials and wants to learn how to handle the chemicals and hazards they encounter safely in the workplace.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how to properly handle chemicals and hazards, where to find relevant information about them, the major types of hazards you might encounter, and how to handle unexpected exposure to these hazards.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers substances that present physical hazards, substances that present health hazards, the classification of chemicals presenting health hazards, container labels and Safety Data Sheets, hazardous materials regulations, and responding to accidents and disposing of hazardous materials.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain skills in chemical hazards, hazardous goods, hazardous material containment and control, hazardous material handling, hazardous material storage, and workplace safety.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into seven lessons, beginning with an introduction to handling hazardous materials and ending with a conclusion, covering physical and health hazards, chemical classification, labels and regulations, and accident response in between.
