OSHA Required Training – Chemical Hazard Communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200 - a PDH Online Course for Engineers, Surveyors and Architects

OSHA Required Training – Chemical Hazard Communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200

Course Outline

This four hour course provides an overview and detailed analysis of OSHA’s “general industry’ regulations for chemical hazard communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200. The course material is divided into five components as follows:

Executive Summary
OSHA Document #: 3084 Chemical Hazard Communication
OSHA Document #: 3111 Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance
OSHA Document #: 3186 Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards
OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication

The Executive Summary, written by H. Wayne Harper, P.E., provides a concise explanation of the OSHA standard’s key elements in relation to the responsibilities of chemical manufacturers, employers, and employees. Supplemental information helpful to understanding related issues and implementing a successful chemical hazard communications program is also provided. After completing this course, the student will have a greater understanding of OSHA’s chemical hazard standard and the actions necessary to fulfill its regulatory requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Be knowledgeable of OSHA stipulated employer responsibilities;
Be knowledgeable of OSHA stipulated employee rights and responsibilities;
Understand OSHA training requirements for the chemical hazard communications:
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h) (1);
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (2) (i) through (iii);
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (3) (i) through (iv)

Realize that infractions of 29 CFR 1910.1200 regulations frequently rate in the top ten OSHA issued violations for recent years;
Understand the intended purpose of a MSDS and how to read them;
Be knowledgeable of chemical labeling requirements;
Understand the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) labeling system;
Understand the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) III labeling system;
Be knowledgeable of chemical hazard communication training requirements;
Understand the necessary components of a hazard communication standard written plan;
Be familiar with hazard communication guidelines for compliance; and,
Be familiar with a hazard communication standard model plan.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for all engineers and workplace managers.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendees of this course will understand the requirements of OSHA’s chemical hazard communication standard and the actions necessary to obtain regulatory compliance.

Course Introduction

Within the United States millions of employees enter the workplace each day, some of which encounter hazardous chemicals. To help ensure the safety of these employees, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulated requirements for chemical hazard communication via 29 CFR 1910.1200. In a concise manner, this course documents the provisions and training requirements of OSHA’s chemical hazard communication standard, as well as, providing supplemental information helpful to understanding related issues. While OSHA stipulates training for 29 topics in “general industry”, chemical hazard communication is perhaps one of the most important. This is evident by the fact that infractions of 29 CFR 1910.1200 regulations frequently rate in the top ten OSHA issued violations for recent years. A thorough understanding of this standard would benefit all engineers and workplace managers.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

OSHA Required Training – Chemical Hazard Communications – 29 CFR 1910.1200

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Tables of Contents

Executive Summary

1.0      OSHA Overview
            1.1     Employer Responsibilities
            1.2     Employee Rights and Responsibilities
2.0      OSHA Required Training – Chemical Hazard Communications
3.0      The Hazard Communication Standard
            3.1     Materials Inventory
            3.2     Material Safety Data Sheets
            3.3     Chemical Labeling
                  3.3.1     Temporary Chemical Labels
                       3.3.2      NFPA Chemical Hazard Labels
                       3.3.3      HMIS Chemical Hazard Labels
            3.4     Hazard Communication Standard Training
            3.5     Hazard Communication Standard Written Plan

Chemical Hazard Communication – OSHA Document #: 3084

What Is Hazard Communication and, Why Is a Standard Necessary?
Who is Covered?
How Can Workplace Hazards Be Minimized?
Why Is a Written Hazard Communication Program Necessary, and What Does It Include?
How Must Chemicals Be Labeled?
What Are Material Safety Data Sheets, and Why Are They Needed?
What Training Is Needed to Protect Workers?
How Does Labeling Affect Trade Secret Disclosure?
What about Disclosure in a Medical Emergency?
In a Non-Medical Emergency?
How Can OSHA Help Employers Comply?

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines
State Programs
Consultation Service
Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Training and Education
Electronic Information
Emergencies

Are there Other Materials and Information Available?
OSHA Related Publications
National Technical Information Services Materials
States with Approved Plans
OSHA Consultation Project Directory
OSHA Area Offices
OSHA Regional Offices

Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance – OSHA Document #: 3111

Introduction
Becoming Familiar with the Rule
Identifying Responsible Staff
Identifying Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
Preparing and Implementing a Hazard Communication Program

Labels and Other Forms of Warning
Material Safety Data Sheets
Employee Information and Training

Other Requirements
Checklist for Compliance
Further Assistance
Other Sources of OSHA Assistance

Safety and Health Program Management
State Programs
Consultation Services
Voluntary Protection Programs
Training and Education

OSHA Related Publications
States with Approved Plans
OSHA Consultation Project Directory
OSHA Area Offices

Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards – OSHA Document #: 3186

Introduction
PART 1: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Model Exposure Control Plan

PART 2: Hazard Communications Standard

Model Hazard Communications Program

OSHA Assistance

Safety and Health Management System Guidelines
State Programs
OSHA Consultation Services
The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Strategic Partnership Programs
The OSHA Alliance Program
OSHA Training and Education
Information Available Electronically
OSHA Publications
Contacting OSHA

OSHA Regional Offices

OSHA Standards – 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication

"Purpose."
"Scope and application.”
"Definitions."
"Hazard determination."
"Written hazard communication program."
"Labels and other forms of warning."
"Material safety data sheets."
"Employee information and training."
"Trade secrets."
"Effective dates."
29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix A – Health Hazard Definitions
29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix B – Hazard Determination
29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix C – Information Sources
29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix D – Definition of Trade Secret
29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix E – Guidelines for Employer Compliance

Course Summary

OSHA has generated the chemical hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) to help increase employee safety in the workplace. This course documents these regulatory requirements and presents supplemental information helpful to understanding related issues. Additionally, a model written plan for chemical hazard communication is provided. Implementing these means and methods will greatly assist engineers and workplace managers in obtaining regulatory compliance.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.osha.gov/
Alaska Occupational Safety and Health via http://labor.state.ak.us/lss/oshhome.htm
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.ica.state.az.us/Divisions/osha/index.html
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.dir.ca.gov/occupational_safety.html
Connecticut Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/osha/osha.htm
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health via http://hawaii.gov/labor/hiosh
Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.in.gov/dol/iosha.htm
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement via http://www.iowaworkforce.com/labor/iosh/index.html
Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.labor.ky.gov/osh/
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh.html
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration via http://www.michigan.gov/miosha
Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.doli.state.mn.us/mnosha.html
Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://dirweb.state.nv.us/OSHA/osha.htm
New Jersey Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health via http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lsse/employer/Public_Employees_OSH.html and http://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/peoshweb/
NM Occupational Health & Safety Bureau via http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/Ohsb_Website/index.htm
New York State Plan for Public Employee Safety and Health via http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_PESH.shtm
North Carolina Safety & Health Division via http://www.nclabor.com/osha/osh.htm
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.orosha.com/
Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.dtrh.gobierno.pr/PROSHA.asp?m=6
South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.llr.state.sc.us/Labor/Osha/index.asp
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/tosha.html
Utah Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.laborcommission.utah.gov/UOSH/index.html
Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration via http://www.labor.vermont.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=74
Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.vidol.gov/Units/OSHA/OSHA.htm
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.doli.virginia.gov
Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health via http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asp
Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety via http://wydoe.state.wy.us/osha

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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