Introduction
This is the fourth in a ten-course series comprising the 40-hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers certificate program per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. This course focuses on general requirements for hazard communication in all industries, analyzing workplace hazards, and HCS training requirements. The information will help students comply with the requirements of OSHA's HAZWOPER Standard, 1910.120(p)(2).
OSHA Requirements
It is important to understand the 40-hour HAZWOPER is a two-phase process:
- 40 hours of off-site instruction
- 3 days of worksite-specific practice in the field
OSHAcademy online training fulfills the first phase of this process. An employer must provide the 3 days of worksite-specific, hands-on practice in the field.
Time Requirement
OSHA Standard 1910.120 requires students to complete 40-hours of off-site training as part of this program. OSHAcademy has divided the 40-hour HAZWOPER program into ten courses. Each course has a minimum time requirement, which must be met before a student is granted access to the course exam.
This course has a minimum time requirement of 4 hours. You can monitor your time on this course using the timer located in the top-left corner of each page.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss the relationship between the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). |
| LO 1.1.2 | Summarize employee responsibilities for evaluating, classifying, and handling chemicals in sealed containers. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe procedures for workplace assessment and analysis for hazardous chemicals. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe the chemical hazards to which employees may be exposed on construction worksites. |
| LO 1.4.1 | List the types of chemical containers and labeling requirements for each. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Summarize the content of the 16 sections of required safety data sheets (SDSs). |
| LO 1.5.1 | Describe how to use CPC ensembles including donning, doffing, inspection, and storage. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Discuss HCS training requirements for employees and managers. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)