If you work with biological materials, it is quite possible that you will produce hazardous waste. What types of hazardous waste might you produce? The obvious answer is biohazardous, or medical, waste. But if you are like a lot of people who work with biological materials, you may also work with or around other hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials, which wind up as waste too. Ideal learners are workers who may be exposed to biohazardous waste.
Hazard Communication violations are among OSHA's Top 10 most-cited standards every year. In FY2024, failure to comply led to thousands of citations. Proper training prevents chemical burns, respiratory illness, and toxic exposure.
This course is designed for workers who handle, store, or are exposed to hazardous chemicals — including manufacturing workers, lab technicians, maintenance staff, cleaners, and construction workers.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to inform workers about chemical hazards through labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and training. This is consistently one of OSHA's most-cited standards.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 31-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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