In 1976, the EPA issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to help regulate the handling of hazardous materials from "cradle to grave." Other regulations followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120; AKA HAZWOPER. This legislation is designed to maximize workplace health and safety, and includes requirements for employee training.
ALWAYS READY'S online training course "HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials" teaches employees about the nature and behavior of hazardous chemicals, and how to reduce or eliminate exposure to hazardous materials in their work environment.
Areas covered in this course include:
. Physical Hazards
. Flammables/Combustibles/Explosives/Oxidizers
. Corrosives and Irritants
. Toxic Substances and Carcinogens
. Acute and Chronic Health Effects
. Container Labels and MSDS's
. Basic First Aid for Injuries Caused by Chemicals
. Emergency Response
. Spillage/Leakage/Accident Procedures
. And More.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective regulatory compliance training available today. These courses are convenient and stress-free.
This course averages 45 minutes to complete-but each employee should take his or her time. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
Have your employees take this "HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials" online training course today. It will satisfy the required training, and inspire your employees to conscientiously support your safety program.
Use this online training site for annual HAZWOPER refresher presentations.
Select from 108 safety courses in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Also preview: "Hazardous Materials Labels", "Respiratory Protection and Safety" and "HAZWOPER: Emergency Response Plan".
