This basic course covers the Texas Hazard Communication Act (HCA), Chapter 502 of the Health and
Safety Code, and its companion Act, the Public Employer Community Right-to-Know Act, Chapter 506. It
is aligned with GHS, the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. Emphasis
will be on:
Maintaining a written hazard communication program; an outline of minimum requirements
that must be met when employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals;
Purpose and content of a workplace chemical list;
The purpose and how to read the new Safety Data Sheet (SDS); and recognize the Labeling
requirements;
How to enhance worker comprehension of hazards;
Facilitate safer handling and use of chemicals.
Complies with required training expectations.
This basic course covers the Texas Hazard Communication Act (HCA), Chapter 502 of the Health and
Safety Code, and its companion Act, the Public Employer Community Right-to-Know Act, Chapter 506. It
is aligned with GHS, the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. Emphasis
will be on:
that must be met when employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals;
requirements;
Complies with required training expectations.
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