Workers are exposed to hazardous chemical products every day. This poses serious problems for exposed workers and their employers. Hazard Communication (HazCom) training is designed to provide workers in California with the information they need to recognize and avoid hazardous chemicals. This course will introduce learners to everything from the content of Proposition 65 and the federal and California HazCom Standards to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). It will also explain how to use Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical labels to prepare for hazards or react to exposures. This course is ideal for all employees in California.

This online Hazard Communication for California course covers the following topics:

• HazCom Standard
• GHS
• Hazards
• Responsibilities
• Labels
• Pictograms
• Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
• Information and Training

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• State the purpose of the HazCom Standard
• Recognize who is covered by the HazCom Standard
• State the purpose of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
• Explain how the HazCom Standard aligns with the GHS
• Recognize the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how it is used and maintained in the workplace
• List the elements of the HazCom Standard training program

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.