Hazard Communication: GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Course

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

Course Description

Safety Data Sheets for hazard communication are an important tool for safety in the workplace. Hazard communication is vital when it comes to dealing with toxic chemicals.

Learn about GHS Safety Data Sheets and their usefulness, and further understand chemical hazards and how to interpret Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information and apply safety precautions.

Training Objectives

By completing this 14 minute Hazard Communication: GHS Safety Data Training Course your employees will gain knowledge in:

Implementing safety measures
Understanding GHS SDS importance
Interpreting and analyze SDS info
Identifying hazards and risks

Course Overview

This course covers the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and their importance in communicating the hazards of chemicals in the workplace.

Participants will learn how to read and understand the 16 sections of an SDS, including the 9 standard hazard pictograms used and their meanings.

Participants will also learn about their employer’s responsibilities for providing access to SDSs, designating responsible persons, and complying with regulations related to SDS provision.

Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of the importance of SDSs in promoting safety and preventing accidents in workplaces that use hazardous chemicals. They will also be equipped with the knowledge to read and interpret SDSs to identify and respond to potential hazards.