Description
Understand the information contained in an SDS and how to use that information to keep employees safe and comply with OSHA requirements.
OSHAs Hazard Communication Standard requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information about these hazards. Employers are legally required to ensure that SDSs are readily accessible to employees for all hazardous chemicals in their workplace. This topic will enable you to understand the information contained in an SDS and to use that information to keep employees safe and comply with OSHA requirements. You will also receive helpful tips for storing and updating SDSs in a costeffective, legally compliant manner that will ensure easy access by employees.
Date: 2020-08-11 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to describe the requirements of an effective Hazard Communication Program.
* You will be able to recognize the key components of an SDS.
* You will be able to explain how to use an SDS to keep employees safe and comply with OSHA requirements.
* You will be able to identify common issues involving SDSs and how to handle them.