Understanding
Chemical Hazards - HAZWOPER Video Program assists facilities in
complying with the employee training requirements of OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation
(29 CFR 1910.120), and introduces employees to chemical hazard regulations
and provides training on the various types of hazardous chemicals found
in industrial environments. Hazardous materials and waste are part of
many work situations, and can be found on many types of job sites. OSHA
feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these
potentially dangerous substances (as well as how to handle and dispose
of them properly) they have mandated that anyone working with these substances
receive comprehensive training in this area. In 1976, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste "from cradle
to grave". Since then other regulations have followed, including
OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these regulations,
there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an
employee's specific level of involvement with hazardous materials.
Areas covered in the program include chemical hazard concepts,
types of hazardous chemicals, characteristics and effects of various types
of chemicals, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), container labeling,
safe handling practices, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spills
and cleanup, and more. The Video Program comes with a comprehensive
Leader's Guide, reproducible Scheduling & Attendance Form, Employee
Quiz, Training Log and Training Certificate. The Program can be used as
the basis for approximately two hours of classroom training.