HAZWOPER: Hazardous Materials Chemistry

Duration: 38 Minutes      Language: English

Topics Covered:

• Define common chemistry terms and principles that must be factored in when determining how to safely handle and use a hazardous chemical.

• Describe the sources of information about chemicals that are available at your worksite.

• Identify hazard classifications according to both Hazard Communication and Department of Transportation (DOT) labels and markings.

• Explain what exposure limits are and how air sampling is performed to ensure that those limits are not exceeded.

• List the routes of chemical exposure and describe how an acute or chronic exposure could affect your health.

• Describe the controls that make up the “Hierarchy of Controls” and explain why they’re placed in a specific order.

• List the personal protective equipment you may need when working with hazardous chemicals.

• List the safe handling procedures for transporting, storing, or disposing of hazardous chemicals.

• Describe how to prepare for a hazardous chemical emergency, and what to do in the event of a chemical spill, release, or accident.

• Explain the first-aid steps to take if a hazardous chemical exposure occurs to the eyes or body.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of Completion. *Valid for 2 years.

• Examination record for employer.

Regulations:

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.1200

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.132

• Occupational Safety and Health Act – Section 5 (a)(1) and (2)

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.120

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910 – Subpart H

• OSHA Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910 – Subpart I