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This course provides essential training on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) container labels, helping employees understand the standardized labeling system for hazardous materials. Participants will learn how to read and interpret GHS labels, recognize hazard classifications, and apply safety precautions when handling chemicals in the workplace.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Overview of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
  • The purpose and benefits of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
  • The role of hazmat container labels in workplace safety
  • Understanding GHS pictograms and their meanings
    • Health hazards, flammability, toxicity, corrosiveness, and more
  • The five key text elements on a GHS label:
    • Product chemical identifier
    • Signal words (Warning vs. Danger)
    • Hazard statements
    • Precautionary statements
    • Supplier identification
  • Differences between primary and secondary container labels
  • Safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials

By the End of This Course, You Will Have Learned:

  • How to identify and interpret GHS pictograms on chemical labels
  • The significance of signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary measures
  • How to quickly locate and understand key safety information on a container label
  • The difference between primary GHS labels and workplace secondary container labeling requirements
  • Best practices for safely handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous substances

This training ensures employees can effectively read GHS container labels, recognize chemical hazards, and take appropriate precautions to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

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