The goal of this lesson is to provide required awareness training in the occupational hazards common to the handling and use of chemicals, methods and techniques used for evaluating and minimizing chemical exposure, measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, safe practices for chemical storage and waste disposal, and the correct response to emergency situations involving chemical spills.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify physical and health hazards common to the handling and use of chemicals.
- Identify methods and techniques used for evaluating and minimizing chemical exposure.
- Identify measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards.
- Identify safe practices for chemical storage and chemical waste disposal.
- Identify the correct response to emergency situations involving chemical spills.
Applicable Regulation:
- Standards, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910 "General Industry", Section 1910.1450, "Occupational
Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories", generally referred to as the "Laboratory
Standard" and Section 1910, Subpart Z, "Toxic and Hazardous Substances"
- Standards, Title 29CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
- Standards, Title 29CFR, Part 1910, Section 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment -
General Requirements
- Standards, Title 29CFR, Part 1926, Section 64 App A, List of Highly Hazardous
Chemicals, Toxics and Reactives
