Hazard Communication Retraining

Types of chemicals Different states that chemicals can be in: Solids Liquids Gases 1a

Types of chemicals Major hazards associated with chemicals Physical hazards Health hazards 1b

Terminology Chemical terminology pertinent to the operations Toxicity standards 2a

Material safety data sheets Purpose of MSDSs Locations of MSDSs How MSDSs can be accessed 3a

Personal protective equipment Major categories Head protection Eye and face protection Respiratory protection Hand protection Foot protection 4a

Personal protective equipment Know where safety equipment supplies are kept Understand how to use PPE Understand the benefits and limitations of PPE 4b

First aid and emergency procedures Activate during contamination, spills, overexposure events Contents of first aid kits Proper use and location of first aid kits 5a

First aid and emergency procedures Written procedures for sudden and unusual incidents: Chemical spills onto clothing or skin Work area contamination Air contamination 5b

Labeling Know what information can be found on labels, placards, posters 6a

Labeling Understand warning systems for chemical containers NFPA HMIS 6b