HazCom Training Videos

In this section of your Hazard Communication course, you’ll learn the basic principles of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and why it plays an important role in workplace safety. We’ll begin by explaining what hazard communication is and how it helps workers understand the chemical hazards they may encounter on the job. You’ll also learn about recent updates to the Hazard Communication Standard and how these changes improve the way chemical hazards are classified and communicated. Understanding these concepts will help you recognize chemical hazards and follow safe practices when working around hazardous substances.

In this section of your Hazard Communication course, you’ll learn how chemical labels and pictograms communicate important safety information about hazardous chemicals. We’ll explain what hazard pictograms are and how they help quickly identify the types of hazards associated with a chemical. You’ll also learn how to read hazard communication labels and understand the key elements they contain, including signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary statements. By understanding these labels and symbols, you’ll be able to recognize hazards quickly and take the proper precautions to protect yourself and others.

In this section of your Hazard Communication course, you’ll learn how Safety Data Sheets, or SDSs, provide detailed information about hazardous chemicals used in the workplace. We’ll show you how SDSs are organized and how to quickly find important information such as chemical hazards, safe handling procedures, and emergency measures. You’ll also learn about your Right to Understand, which ensures workers not only have access to hazard information but can clearly understand it. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions and work safely when handling hazardous chemicals.