Handling Hazardous Materials

COURSE OVERVIEW

The online course on Handling Hazardous Materials is strategically developed to aid establishments in adhering to OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). The regulation outlines varied training prerequisites for employees based on their engagement level with hazardous materials. Hazardous substances and waste are prevalent in numerous workplaces and can be found across a myriad of job sites. The significance of employees’ ability to identify these potentially harmful substances, and to manage and discard them correctly, is so crucial that OSHA stipulates anyone dealing with these substances to undergo comprehensive training in this area. The Handling Hazardous Materials course is crafted to elucidate the regulations and to gear employees towards mitigating or eradicating potential exposure to Hazardous Materials in their workplaces. The course delves into the characteristics and behavior of hazardous chemicals, and how to mitigate or eradicate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their workplaces.

COURSE TOPICS

In the online Handling Hazardous Materials course, the following topics are covered:

The four primary methods to compress gases
Risks related to compressed gases
Proper procedures for storage
Marking and labeling of cylinders
Safe handling of cylinders
Connections and fittings
Detection of leaks
And more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW